*I don't own these characters, I'm just a fan wanting to tell a story*
Reagan Thanksgiving really was a big deal. Eddie was surprised by the amount of food on the table. To be honest, the weekly Sunday dinners were a big deal. Thanksgiving was...Eddie didn't have words. She had never seen a Thanksgiving quite like this. Thanksgiving had never been a big deal in her family, they always had the turkey and the mash potatoes, but her parents had mostly used it to flex their wealth on the other family members. Here, it was just about focusing on family and being thankful.
"Now everybody, I would like to start off what we are thankful for today." Frank started. "I am thankful for our family and how we have stuck together this year, even when things have been difficult."
Erin was next. "I am thankful that we all made it to another thanksgiving and we are all able to sit around the table." A few glances at Jamie. It was not lost on them how close they had been to losing one of their own this year. They were all thankful that Jamie was still there with them. They went around the circle each saying what they were thankful for. When it was Jamie's turn he hesitated.
"Come on kid, we don't have all day." Danny joked.
"Give me a second, I'm thinking." Jamie shot back.
"I'm thankful for Eddie, she's put up with my crap for so many years, and then even after all that she decided she still wanted to be with me. I don't know if would have made it through all of this without her."
A collective awe came from the siblings and cousins, some sincerely and some had more of a joking tone.
"Eddie it's your turn, but since it's your first Thanksgiving, you can take a pass if you want." Linda explained.
"I'm thankful for all you, you guys accepted me into your family, and I really appreciate it. Then the meal began.
"You might not have the name, but you're a Reagan now. You are bringing two more Reagans to the table, that makes you an honorary Reagan if anything does." Danny commented.
"Thanks Danny."
Danny and Jamie were assigned to do the dishes.
"Danny, can I talk to you about something, but it doesn't leave us." Jamie asked.
"Yeah." Danny answered as he dried the plate that Jamie had just washed.
"Did you feel prepared when you had Jack?"
"No, not at all." Danny replied quickly. "I still don't feel prepared to be a Dad."
"I'm just scared I'm gonna screw these kids up." Jamie explained.
"Every new dad feels that way Jamie and if you didn't I'd be concerned. Just know, you are going to be a great Dad." Danny assured him.
"But what if I don't come home one day?" Jamie asked.
Danny paused. "I don't think about it what ifs, I can help it. I just make sure I hug them as tight as I can everyday...so that if I don't...come back that night, they know I love them." Danny finished.
"Well, maybe I won't have to worry about that." Jamie said after a few moments of thought.
"What does that mean?" Danny questioned.
"It doesn't look like I'll ever get full range of motion in my arm, so the likelihood of me ever being a cop again is slim." Jamie explained.
"Is this why you went off the reservation last weekend?" Danny asked.
"I found out last Friday…"
"You freaked Eddie out pretty good." Danny remarked.
"Yeah she let me know when I got home." Jamie answered. "She was right though. I shouldn't have just left without telling her where I was going."
"What are you gonna do if you can't be a cop anymore?" Danny asked.
"Erin said she might be able to get me a job with Jack."
"Her pain in the ass of an ex-husband?" Danny exclaimed.
"Yeah that one."
"You'd go to the dark side?" Danny asked.
"I have to support my family in some way. I still have some things to try before I know for sure, I'm gonna try and get a second opinion." Jamie explained.
"Well, I hope that doctor has some sense because I don't know if I can survive two lawyers at the table." Danny sighed.
Day 11
Chapter 12 of 12 chapters of Christmas.
Well, 12 chapters of Christmas is now over. I am going to be taking a couple of days to break. 12 chapters in 11 days has been rough to get out on time and I need a little break. I promise I will be back, but I will not be coming back with daily chapters but maybe one or two a week. I hope you guys have enjoyed these 12 chapters, it was fun and has helped me get back into writing. Thanks to dancikowgirl! She has edited for me even on Christmas day and she is just amazing!
Love you guys and I love your feedback
Eliza
