Katheryn POV
I remember when I was younger I always enjoyed November 28th for I got yummy food as well as disgusting food. It was because that special day I discovered I hated mashed potatoes. Of course, the Icenhowler's never listened and always gave me mashed potatoes. After I broke plates they gave me a plate that I couldn't break. Also, something I couldn't spill, and I hated that. For they didn't have to eat stuff they didn't like. They always told me since they were adults they could eat what they wanted and I could not. Those they let have whatever on my birthday but wasn't to be nice but to stop me. I would have tried to scream bloody murder. During that day I found out that I did enjoy turkey and I also found out that I love stuffing. I grew love stuffing just as much as my other favorite foods. I could have a box of it and never get sick of it. Also, I loved all flavors too even cornbread even those I hate real cornbread. Even mushroom flavored I like those that would because it mixes with onion and I love onions. It's the same for tomatoes and onion those I love fresh tomatoes now. Those my favorite is savory herb. Always getting stuffing from Krafts Stove Apical for that company has the best stuffing. Having bug, bug turkey, cornbread, savory herbs, long gain, wild rice and roasted garlic, and apple cranberry. Other than mashed potatoes I enjoyed the smell as well.
My family is setting and making a big dinner again. They only do this a few times a year like Christmas and they haven't told me why Nov 28 is a special day. I have asked mom and dad but they told me to be quiet. Other family members haven't told me as well. Grandmother Forester has been teaching me and she will tell me. I love learning from her and Grandmother Forester so wise. Also, she's a great cook and baker. I head over to the kitchen. Bored because other kits won't play with me and I want to know why today is so special. I see she's making the special bug turkey and she's putting spices on it.
"Grandmother Forester why is today special?" I ask
"Today is the day predators and prey came together," Marissa said
"I thought that was July of Fourth," I say
"You remember and this another day we came together," Marissa said
Oh, I guess there are more than one day predators and prey come together and that would be special. Since we're so different from each other. July of Fourth honors that day. I do love songs and dancing but I hate loud and bight fireworks. My parents were yelled at and they didn't like that one bit. Grandmother Forester did too those after I fell asleep. I couldn't fall asleep for the longest time. A friendly gentlemammal came and talked to me. Asking about my parents and my life. Those, my parents, are caring and loving for he didn't come back. I kept the police sticker he gave me and I do love stickers. Flower stickers are my favorite but police stickers are favorites of mine.
"So what together important today?" I ask
"So long ago on November 28th after the season of harvest predators and preys gather around to join dinner together. It was called Unity Harvest things were far from perfect but it happened every year. One year this was before we could somewhat predict the weather anyway winter came early and it was bad. It was cold, snowy, and most crops were lost. Selfishness was about and all would have been lost if predators and prey came together. Their meal was small, unlike Unity Harvest from years before. But it was still a wonderful dinner for all. For the first time, the words thankfulness was said out loud and spread. That's when Unity Harvest became Thanksgiving." Marissa
"Oh that a beautiful story and it would be so sad if everyone was hungry," I say
"It truly is and yes it would have been," Marissa said
"Thank you, for the wonderful story and I will color now," I say
"You're welcome and I can't wait to see it," Marissa said
I jump down from the stool and head back to the living room. I should let Grandmother Forester finish the bug turkey for that takes forever to cook. It feels nice to know about Thanksgiving and I can't wait to show I'm thankful for. They're still playing and I take a big piece of white paper. Taking a yellow crayon to write and yellow my favorite color.
"What I'm thankfulness for," I say
I will write and color what I'm thankful for. It's going to be a lot of fun to do so. I grab a bunch of crayons and pink will be only used for pretty flowers. First off I start with Grandmother Forester since she told me the story of thanksgiving. Then it will be my baby sister Kaia and she's only two. Then my parents and other family remembers. Then I'll do my favorite things and I will show them what I'm thankful for.
Strange I remember that gentlemammal talking to me after my horrible experience with fireworks. I wonder why I remember that and not in the past. That's something I'll figure out later. Of course, my naive little mind wouldn't have realized that many would starve to death without food. It was hard winter some did but overall Zootopia lives on and will always live on. Zootopia only has to worry about is disharmony between predators and prey. That's something that uncommon and Dawn would have done something if she still hated predators and prey.
"Well, you will have my vote Ms. Bellwether."
Like always we're volunteering in a soup kitchen and tonight they're doing a Thanksgiving dinner. Mr. Stone and Mrs. Sands have been doing this for years. Each year it's a normal Thanksgiving dinner. Having both bug turkey and vegetable soup so both predators and preys can enjoy since this soup kitchen is run by a predator and prey. This one of the many that Zootopia has and this our favorite to volunteer at. So today it's Dawn. Skye, Ienzo, Serenity, Kami, Nick, and I. Kaia and our other friends are helping elsewhere. While our families are setting up for our Thanksgiving. Which our friends will enjoy there's and we will enjoy ours. We have also donated food so everyone can have a chance to have a great Thanksgiving dinner. Dawn talking with a Red deer and she's an older lady. Dawn must have told her wanting to become mayor. Dawn has set to make that come true and I know it will come true for her. We're going to vote for Dawn for sure and of course, Lionheart will run for mayor again. Knowing he hopes to beat the record of longest mayor in Zootopia. Which surprising isn't part of his family but a woman named Mrs. Rivers who served mayor for thirty-five years and she was a cheetah. She died before I was born but Mrs. Rivers was well-loved mayor.
"Thank you for your kind words," Dawn said
Dawn takes her plate and so she doesn't have to put away herself. Today has been busy and we have kept up with the workload. Some years are busier than others while others are slow. I'm helping serving the food and I'll be serving the bug turkey. Every predator gets a fair amount of turkey and many were donated so we won't run out. Leftovers well will be used as leftovers and make wonderful meals. The bug turkeys are well cooked and not like Grandmother Forester bug turkeys but overall still great tasting. Heading the door open up and see a group of predators walk it. I see that there are a few foxes in the group. They're nicely dressed and look hungry for a good meal. Seeing that there are some kits around as well. Speaking of kits Danielle and Faith went back to their family. It was sad saying goodbye but they're a stronger and happy family now. Currently have kits to take off and we foster some soon. Nick and I look forward to meeting and helping more kits.
"There are different kinds of stuffing to choose from." Serenity said, "Right then it's cornbread stuffing it is."
Watching Serenity paw out the stuffing to a young tiger. To little stuffing to my liking for I would have a half plate full of stuffing. Even a plateful if I could have it. I love stuffing that much and could have it for a lifetime. Just like with my other favorite foods. The stuffing got to last all day and they made different flavors.
"Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you enjoy your meal," I say
The older gentlemammal and as old the Icenhowler's gives me a cold look. Seeing that he's a cougar and looks to be in charge. Knowing it's best to keep my mouth shut and I give him some bug turkey. No use talking to someone who doesn't want to talk. Also, I don't want to get snapped at for just talking. Nick would defend me if such a thing happened. Currently, he's in the kitchen making food. Ienzo and Skye are on dishes duty. Serenity pawing out the stuffing and Kami helping out with the dessert. I paw out the turkey and soon I'll need more. The next patch of turkey will be coming up. Seeing that Soren is here and that must be his father. I can tell that they look the same and Soren looks happy to be here. The last time we truly saw Soren was Father's Day. I wonder what his father was doing that day. I paw out the turkey and they walk away. Getting more food and Nick walks over to paw out more turkey. Nick sees Soren and they wave to each other while his father gets more food. Like with most kits Soren looks to be a picky eater. He's a kit like me and skips over the mashed potatoes.
"What kind of stuffing do you want?" Serenity asked
"Spice please," Soren said
Soren has a smile on his face and looks like he enjoys stuffing. Watching him he to the jello and seeing his eyes light up. Looks like he's a fan of jello and it is good. I always found myself enjoying jello. As a kit, I loved that jello could come in many colors. So you could make a jello rainbow and rainbows are always before.
"You're just in time," I say
"I'm always on time," Nick said playfully
Both of us laugh and Nick kisses me on the cheek. I paw out the remaining bug turkey and Nick places the new batch. Taking the one one with him to be washed. Seeing that more come and they look happy and friendly. Knowing that I won't get snapped like the last one. Nor I will get bigot views like I poisoned the bug turkey. Those bigots don't get far because the owner doesn't let that happen. So we know that others have our backs. The next is a family of zebras parents and three kits.
"Happy Thanksgiving," I say
"Thank you,"
They get veggie soup and preys rarely get bug turkey. Those a few have dared to try and they always get weird looks from other preys. Those judgmental prey think that they're eating a fellow prey which not the case. It's just insects and they won't be eating prey the next moment. That taste has almost lost to the Stone Age and is a rare sight today. The only way they could if they suffer from a rare mental condition called Cibum Inordinatio Comedenti or simply known as Meat Eater Disorder and such a one hasn't happened in Zootopia for a long time. It mostly affects predators but prey can have it as well. The brain still so mysterious and we have a lot still to learn about it.
"More dishes to wash," Dawn said
"Right," Ienzo said
Ienzo takes the tray with dirty plates, silverware, and glass. Coming back with it a few moments later. Dawn takes it and heads back to the crowd. Skye and Iezno have been having a good time washing the dishes together.
It's not busy for a few minutes and that happens. In that time I take a break from standing around for that would get tiring. The room is at the right temp some no faints or gets heatstroke. Being a tundra mammal I do love this coldish temp. Getting up after a few minutes seeing that more mammals have come in. Mostly predator this time and I serve them bug turkey. Getting to the last predator and she's a hyena. Looks to be our age and base on her nametag her name is Emily.
"Happy Thanksgiving,"
"Why would I accept food from a vermin. The food is tainted."
There we go another bigot and haven't dealt with one in some time. It's always the same thing and it gets tiring. Those I won't let it bother me for I know that I'm better than them. I would never judge based on species but their actions. What she says doesn't bother me at all and she will get in trouble for such views. I paw her turkey and she walks away from me. Watching her get the food with no trouble. If any bigot causes trouble Mr. Stone and Mrs. Sands stand up for us since they're not bigots.
"None of the food is poisoned just your mind." Serenity said
"Shut up idiot," Emily said
Serenity paws out her suffering and I see that she is hurt by that. Not with the words but the tone of her voice and would be her eyes. I could tell by her voice and imagine her eyes for I always think eyes are staring at our souls. Some eyes are good, some are bad, and others in between. Some eyes I can look at others I can't and some for short time. Watching her head to the dessert table and she stops.
"Hello I'm Emily and what's your name?"
"Hello, Emily and my name is Kami," Kami said
"It's great that a sweet pie is serving the sweets."
Looks like she trying to hit on him and I never got that. Why hit on someone you just meet? They could be gay, married, or already have a boyfriend or girlfriend. Of there's a lot of different things and Kami has dated but hasn't found the right women yet. We know that he will find his special women just like Serenity will find her special gentlemammal. It's the same for our other friends for love takes time to bloom like a beautiful rose. Knowing he won't date her after all he's best friends with a fox.
"That's the first time I been told that," Kami said playfully
"Well, that's shameful for it's the truth," Emily said
"That it is," Kami said
"I can tell you more if you give your number," Emily said
"Okay and here you go."
I know what Kami going to do and Nick looking over at them. I see a smirk on his face and Emily hasn't seen him. Kami has taken off his gloves and will replace them. We have to wear gloves and fur nets so we don't get others sick or get fur into the food. Luckily this well kept place and that hasn't happened. Moments later she lets out this horrible sound like someone dying.
"Yep my best friend is a fox and he's great unlike a bigot like you," Kami said
"Freak," Emily said
Everyone looks over at her now and I like it when bigots get what they deserve. Now Emily realizes she said that out loud and not in her head. I can't tell from here but her face is all red and she heads over to one of the single tables. Which everyone is still staring at her and of course some will be bigots. But they're wise to keep to themselves. Dawn has a plate, cups, and silverware on a tray walking over to her single table.
"Leave my friends alone and mammals like are
you are one of the worst out there. I'm glad that I changed." Dawn said
Dawn will stand by that she was a bigot and won't lie about it. Even when it would be difficult to answer and how others will see her. Overall it has worked out for her and predators have her back. While some preys who are prey purists don't. Emily mumbles about something and Dawn shakes her head. Looks like Emily doesn't know when to quit when it's something bad. Dawn walks away and heads over to the kitchen and smiles at me. I smile at her as well and while heading inside Nick gives her a high paw. Kami looks over at Nick and gives him a smirk then does the same for me. I'm sure that Emily won't come here again. No one will go hungry but they won't be treated nicely due to their bad actions. I stand by you get treated by how you treat others. Looking up at the clock and see our shift almost up and we took the late afternoon one. We have been enjoying our time and helped out a lot of mammals. I paw out more turkey and tell everyone a happy thanksgiving. A few minutes later for me, the last family comes. Seeing that they're a family of Maned wolves.
"We would like a divided plate for our youngest."
"Coming right up." I say "and happy Thanksgiving."
We do have divide plates and it's mostly for kits who hate food touching each other. I'm only like with a few foods. Most of all with mashed potatoes. I didn't want such horrible food tainting great food. Then I don't like applesauce touching my other food for wet food is gross. Hence why I can't waste dishes it bugs me too much. I paw out their turkey and put the turkey in the biggest spot. I look at parents helping their special ed kit and that's how Icenhowler's were never like that. I haven't heard from them since I filed a resisting order and in the end, I didn't sue them. It would have too much of a hassle to do so. Those it still feels great saying that to Mr. Icenhowler.
"I'm here to take over,"
"Right," I say
It's time for us to move and enjoy our Thanksgiving. Letting the new mammal in and head over to the kitchen. Throwing away the fur net and gloves. Placing my foral crown back on which is orange and yellow flowers. Seeing that Kami and Serenity are already here and of course Nick has been helping out in the kitchen. Of course, Skye and Ienzo are finishing up the remaining dishes that they have. So he's already here and he kisses me.
"That was fun and we helped out a lot of mammals." Serenity said
"Yes we did," I say
"I'll forget her face when she realized I was tainted," Kami said
"You can capture that in a lovely artwork," Nick said playfully
"That he could," Skye said
Kami laughs hard and her face would have been funny to see. It's also a face that you would never forget. I hope that Emily learns from this if not get what she deserves until she does. For that's what bigots deserve. No one should get away with their bigot views. Dawn heads over with her final tray with plates, cups, and silverware pawing them over to the dishwasher. Then heads over us and in a few minutes we'll head off.
"Oh, that would have been great to see." Dawn said, "She called me not a nice name."
"I'll make sure that her work knows no one should be like that," Ienzo said
"You're not like that but she is," Serenity said
We all know what Dawn talking about and it makes sense why Emily would have mumbled about it. Not wanting others to hear it so she could be stared down again. Looks like Emily still has a lot to learn and it will be difficult for her. Knowing that would be true for some bigots and for Dawn it was average for she did have some difficulties. But she never gave up and became a better mammal. Mr. Stone and Mrs. Sands head over to us.
"Well done today," Laura said, "today we helped out a lot of mammals have a wonderful Thanksgiving."
"We're always glad to help out others." Nick said, "Even if those who we're helping hate it."
"I agree and no one going to stop us," I say
I always stand by no good deed goes unpunished. Do good things and good things will happen to you. Even if it doesn't happen right away. Good deeds have ripples and that's what Grandmother Forester told me. So I always set out to do good deeds even if feels like nothing happens. I also taught that good things happen to those who wait. Grandmother Forester told me that so I could learn patience and it worked. I learned how to be patient because of the excitement of waiting for good things to happen.
"We need more mammals like that," Stuart said, "Have a great Thanksgiving and we'll see you next time."
"You two have a great Thanksgiving as well," Ienzo said
Mr. Stone paws out little gifts and we know what it already is. Mr. Stone also a good woodcarver and art skill that Nick doesn't have. We enjoyed his lovely woodcarvings for they're so talented. Before heading out we put on our coats and it's a cool late fall day. Still having my yellow trench coat for trench coats are still my favorite kind of coat. Skye has a sparky white jacket and Ienzo also has a black trench coat. Nick wearing his spring coat and has a winter one since he's not an arctic fox like me. Serenity has a lovely jean jacket and they're my second favorite. While Kami wearing a nice gray jacket.
Heading out of the kitchen and walk out of the dining area. Seeing that more mammals are gathering around to have dinner. Opening up the door for those coming in and on the door is our ad about the Christmas Event for kits. We have set them around Zootopia and have gotten calls about it. So it will be a better hit than Halloween. We can't wait to do as well for it's going to be a blast. Opening up the door and we leave the building where the soup kitchen is. Watching Soren and his father walk ahead and I hope that they enjoyed their dinner.
"Alright, I'll see you guys later." Dawn said, "Have a great Thanksgiving."
"See you later Dawn," Nick said
We all say goodbye to Dawn and she heads over to her car. Which nothing fancy and we won't get a fancy car. Having a company van for our busy and that helps us with photography equipment. For that would take forever by paw. Along with art supplies on an occasion. Skye and Finnick helped us out so it would be the perfect van for a photography and art company. Nick and Kami had fun decorating the van and it looks so great. Dawn drives off after she is all done and we'll be walking home. While Kami and Serenity will be taking the bus before they stop early for Thanksgiving. For bus drivers have families too and deserve to spend time with their families. We stop by the bus stop and there are a few mammals around. Skye and Ienzo will walk with us for a bit.
"Goodbye Serenity and have a great Thanksgiving," I say
"Same for you," Serenity said
"You too buddy," Nick said
"Of course buddy," Kami said
We wave goodbye and walk off like most of the time Nick and I hold paws. While Skye and Ienzo tag behind us. Zootopia is decorated for both fall and the holidays. Every year Zootopia looks joyful and beautiful. There are few mammals about and most are with their families enjoying Thanksgiving. Just like we're about to. Deciding to meet up at John's tailor shop while Skye and Ienzo will head off to their families.
"I'm looking forward to Sea Salt ice cream," Ienzo said
"You're like that every day," Skye said
Hearing the two of them laugh and that's nice to hear. Ienzo sure does love his sea salt ice cream just like Mr. Cedar. It's understandable since it's great ice cream. There are only a few ice cream flavors that I don't think are great and strawberry one of them. I do love strawberries just not like ice cream. My taste can be so strange. We walk on and get close to a pole.
"Someone ripped up again," I say
Looking at another place where we put our poster ad. Which other ones are put up and it's taken off after a few days. It's taken care of once in a while to get rid of old papers. For it wasn't it would full of papers and hard to read the important ones. We set them around Zootopia and made a good amount of them. But we discovered after someone or others are ripping them up. Since they leave the top half of it so they just rip it off. Those there's nothing we can do about it.
"Karma will get them," Nick said
"Karma always bites back," Skye said
That's something I believe as well even if it takes time for karma to bite back. Do bad things except bad things to happen to you. At least I have seen that happen to one mammal who I knew growing up and she got what she deserved. We walk on and we see a familiar face, Madelyn.
"Happy Thanksgiving Madelyn," I say
"Oh hello everyone and happy Thanksgiving," Madelyn said
Madelyn is surprised to see us and that's understandable since Zootopia a big city. Watching her turn around while fixing her bag. Being right-pawed her small bag is on her right arm which seems to be messy. Since there's a bunch of papers scattered about and photographs of girls that she has taken.
"Out for a walk?" Nick asked
"Yes, I'm a horrible cook so I don't do it." Madelyn said, "Also the smell drives me crazy."
From only know how to cook because of school and Grandmother Forester I'm a good cook. Now like a chef would be like but I won't burn down any kitchens or give others food poisoning. One of the first things I learned was to make Grandmother Forester spaghetti. I love it so much and I make it much as I can. Nick loves it as well so we have it every Christmas Eve. Most would understand why she would go for walk during the time that Thanksgiving dinner being made for the most part is a wonderful smell.
"It does smell so great," Ienzo said
"We'll let you go on with your walk and we'll see you around," I say
"See you around," Madelyn said
Not wanting to be late nor wanting to keep her around for she has her own family to spend time with. Nick and I looking forward to a large Thanksgiving with our families. Since there's going to be a lot of us this year. We're being heading over to Mackenzie's lovely parents' home. Someday Nick and I will buy a home and own it. Then we'll have a lovely family just like our loved ones will have. We walk for a few moments later and end up at the tailor shop. Saying goodbye to Skye and Ienzo as they head on. Nick and I head inside the shop.
"Right on time," Rachel said
"We wouldn't have it any other way," Nick said
"Being on time is a great trait to have,"
Looking over at Michael Silkwood and he's the WWI veteran that Nick met on Veterans and Armistice Day. He's a Tundra wolf and is a hundred twelve years old. So he's the oldest mammal that I know. For his age, he got good health and energy. Mr. Silkwood having Thanksgiving with us for he would be alone otherwise. His wife is gone and his family hasn't seen him in years. I don't understand how you stop seeing good family members. For Mr. Silkwood is a kind mammal. His friends are dead as well so Mr. Silkwood a lonely soul and Nick brought a spark back to him.
"I agree with that," I say
Mr. Silkwood smiles and he still has a great smile. Being a time is a trait you should have or you'll make your life difficult. For no one likes a late mammal. Sometimes it out of reach due to reasons but being late still bad. I hate being late so I set out to not be late. Since all of us are here we head off to join the rest of our family.
I do love having a family that loves and cares about you for that's the greatest feeling in the world. Growing up Thanksgiving was good for Kaia and me since most of our family accepted me. Other than mashed potatoes I would eat Thanksgiving dinner. I would eat stuffing that only a few would eat. So they were always happy with that. Those who didn't I stayed away from and I had fun with other family members.
Mackenzie's parents live in a lovely home and I have been here a few times. Those Kaia spent a lot of time here for it was like a second home to her. That was like me with Nick's home. Living in Tundratown would be great. You'll get be in the cold and snow every day as a Tundra mammal that's great. Other than Finnick it's nice to know my loved ones to enjoy the snow as I do. Today the whole is lovely filled with arctic and red foxes and a tundra wolf. Mr. Silkwood is popular with the older folks. Knowing that they're enjoying hearing his war stories. Which he's glad to talk about. Knowing that's about so the past is not forgotten. No one should forget about the horrors of both world wars. Or the same mistakes will be made and another one will happen.
Inside the living room is the recording of Mousy's Thanksgiving parade. Every year we watch always enjoy it. Even when it gets too windy for certain balloons. It would be fun to walk in that parade and see it in mammal. The balloons would be so big in mammal. Seeing that the kits are enjoying watching it. The US has Thanksgiving as well and similar but different. It also falls on different days for there's was yesterday and last year it was on ours. While adults are helping to make dinner knowing that Kaia and Mackenzie are enjoying their time together. Knowing that they always enjoy cooking and baking together.
"You have to play with us auntie Katheryn," Aurora said
"Alright that sounds like a lot of fun," I say
Of course, I'm not their aunt but they love saying it. I do love spending time with my younger family members. When I older I found what adults were talking about was so boring so I went to help out with the younger kits. That always pissed off the Icenhowler's but there was nothing they could do about it. There's still some time until dinner will be ready so it will be time for fun.
"So what about Nick?" I ask
"He's too busy with his new friend," Aurora said
Looking down at Aurora and see that she has a displeased look on her face. We all got to learn that we all have time for ourselves and our friends. If we don't always spend time together doesn't mean we're lessor friends that just means we need time for ourselves. Nick spends a lot of time with his family and he would never avoid them. He always makes sure to take time for himself and his friends. Nick making sure that Mr. Silkwood feels welcome.
"He'll play with you later," I say "Mr. Silkwood has been very lonely."
"I guess so and let's go," Aurora said
We all can be not understanding sometimes even selfless mammals can be selfish. For all of us care imperfect mammals and we'll make mistakes and keep on making them. We head over to the backyard its a cold and light snowy day. So it's a perfect day for Tundra mammal. Other kits are about and having fun in the snow.
"Auntie Katheryn!"
Watching younger family members head over to me. Oh if the Icenhowler's heard that they would hate it so much. They would be corrected since I'm not their aunt. They always hated when someone did something wrong. What else they would say would be kept secret and not meant for kit ears. I remember in my youth Kaia and I would spend hours outside if the weather was nice. Knowing that will happen again and I will be fun to have some snowy fun with my family. Then will enjoy some Thanksgiving with them.
"So what are we going to play?" I ask
"Snow adventure!" Casey said
"Oh, that's always fun," I say
The kits let out a cheer and well snow adventure just having a fun time in the snow. So I head over to them and we start with making a snowfox. We all work together to make it a beautiful snow fox. Of course, I take photographs as we do it. More great photographs to add to this year's Thanksgiving photo book. Everyone enjoys the photo books and can have one of their own if they want it. Everyone knows to not touch my camera unless I tell them too and they great with that. If something did happen I would be made for we all learn to not touch stuff that doesn't belong to you. After making snow foxes we start to make snow forts.
"Hello there,"
Looking up to see one of their neighbors and they're Tundra Wolves. Knowing that they don't like the Underwood's just because they're foxes. They're talking to me for they were looking at me. We were about to head inside for dinner after spending hours outside having fun. I head closer to them and I don't make eye contact.
"What is it?" I ask
"We want to have a professional photographer to take our kits Christmas photographs. I'm sure you know someone like that since someone like you can't run a business."
"Ms. Wulf has a wonderful photography business for kits," I say
I dig into my camera bag and give them her business card. Still not making eye contact and holding back my tongue. Normally I would have something to say to them but I want to spend time with my family. For that's what Thanksgiving all about. They avoid touching me like I'm going to affect them with something. I head back still having a smile on my face.
"Alright let's enjoy a wonderful dinner," I say
"We're so hungry," Casey said
So we head back inside their home and wash up afterward. You should always wash your paws after playing outside. For you don't want to be sick and I was never afraid of germs. Finishing if I liked the food what Kaia or my friends didn't finish. Even when they were recently sick and I still rarely get sick. Everything smells great and Nick kisses me on the cheek when we see each other.
"Everything looks great," I say
"We worked hard it," Kaia said
"Also had fun," Mackenzie said
Looking over at Kaia and Mackenzie holding paws and they're close to each other. I smile at that and take a photograph. A line forms and as we do kits get to have their food first. Thomas is first since he's only eating one thing. They can get what they want but they hate to eat it. There will be no food that's wasted. After the kits, it will be the teens, the elderly, and finally the adults. We also have a table set for the kits.
"I'm glad to have this for I have missed it," Michael said
"We're glad to give it to you." Marissa said, "Good mammals shouldn't be left alone on the holidays."
Grandmother Forester is still wise in her old age and still teaching us a lot. I'll learn from her until the end of her days. I don't want to think about it but it will happen someday. It will be difficult but I can move on from it at my own pace. Taking photographs as kits get their Thanksgiving meal and adults help them out. Seeing that one of my cousins' in-laws stops at the stuffing and her name is Heather. She's eight years old and is a friendly kit.
"How come there's a lot of stuffing?" Heather asked
"My lovely wife is the stuffing champion," Nick said, "she can eat a whole box of stuffing."
"So she could win a Stuffing eating contest?"
"Yep, she totally and no mammal would stand a chance," Nick said proudly
Nick looks over at me and smiles so I smile back at him. I just loved what he said and it's the truth. I love stuffing that much. I could eat a box full and for the rest of my life if I had to choose. I would do spaghetti since there are so many sauces out there. I could if I wanted too but I find them disgusting. Why waste food when it could go to the hungry?
"That's so cool,"
One by one each gets their Thanksgiving meal and I take photographs. Then it's the teenagers and I still take photographs. They let Mr. Silkwood go first and we watch him enjoy himself. Grandmother Forester goes after him. They sit next to each other the time and looks like becoming friends. A few minutes later it's our turn and Nick and I will go last. I take more photographs seeing that Kaia and Mackenzie help each other. Seeing that is sweet and they love each other so much. After everyone is done we head over to the kitchen to take some food. Setting up my camera to take great photographs. I take all that I want and Nick stops.
"Now for some mashed potatoes for my lovely wife," Nick said, Nick has a scoop of mashed potatoes over my plate. Having a playful look on his face and I laugh. Moments later he laughs as well and places the mashed potatoes on his plate. We kiss each other a few moments later. "Yep looks can kill, Shutterbug, and the best way to go for me is your killing glare."
"You're so sweet," I say
Kissing each other once again and Nick moves on. I take a lot of stuffing when I get to the stuffing and mix it all up. For I love all stuffing flavors and finally I get a good amount of bug turkey. Getting over to the dining area and I move the camera to take photographs. Nick and I sit next to each other. Across from us is Kaia and Mackenzie and no one has eaten yet. Meg stands up to make an announcement and she got a voice that everyone can hear.
"Alright its time for us to say what we're thankful for," Meg said
It's nice to know most families keep this tradition for it's a nice one. Like always kits go first and what they say is sweet and what naive little kits will say. I remember when I was like that it was a grand time. One by one everyone goes with what they're thankful for and it's all great to hear.
"I'm thankful I found my way to speak so I can talk with those I care and love," Thomas said
"I'm thankful for art and my family and friends," Aurora said
"I'm thankful for my family, friends, and art," Casey said
"I'm thankful for meeting Nick Wilde for he has made my life better," Micheal said
"I'm
thankful for my great health so I keep on spending time with my family," Marissa said
Last Thanksgiving it was just Nick and I for we wanted our first together. It was the first time we made bug turkey as well. Of course, asked a lot of questions since we didn't want spent time at the hospital. Of course with a smaller bug turkey, it was a lot easier. We had a lot of stuffing that day and no mashed potatoes. That was a wonderful Thanksgiving.
"I'm thankful for my family, friends, and a business has taken off once again," John said
"What I'm thankful for is my lovely wife and all my loved ones," Mackenzie said
"I'm thankful for being gay because I fell in love with a wonderful vixen and have another great family. Also for my family and friends." Kaia said
"I'm thankful for my family, friends, and my talented lovely wife," Nick said
"I'm thankful for my loved ones who love and care about that. Also that they never give up on me." I say
I'm so thankful to all my loved ones for they have always cared for and loved me unlike the Icenhowler's. That they believed in me unlike them. Everyone said what they were thankful and now we can dig in. Like always I save the best for last and that will be stuffing. So I start with some tasty bread. As we eat we talk as well and there's no technology at the time and only Thomas gets a pass for that's how he speaks to us. Dessert will be just as great and I can't wait for Pumpkin pie with whip cream and Nick blueberry. Other than the crust I love most pies those I would like coconut sense I hate them and so does Nick. We all enjoy talking and Thanksgiving dinner.
Author note, I hope you all had good Thanksgiving even with this tough year. Its' easier to focus on one day instead of it switching days. Hence why it's always the Nov 28th and I can imagine them having their own Thanksgiving without dark side like Americas. Volunteer if you can for it truly helps out others who need it. Yes Katheryn not an aunt but they treat like one. I hope you enjoyed for I did writing it. So until next time readers and that's the first day of winter.