Chapter 58 – Friends Giving
November – Age 21 – Fall- Junior Year
Finn and Santana were excited to be having Thanksgiving at their home this year. Burt and Carol came out to help. John and Amanda came over, Finn's friend Kenny Ragonese came as well as Santana's friend Lauren Halley. Carol and Burt brought two card tables so they could have a big table for all their guests.
Santana had quite a bit of food made herself but the others had brought some stuff as well. John and Amanda brought three pies for dessert; Kenny brought rolls; Lauren brought some wine; Carol brought sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, and a pan of bacon Brussel sprouts Santana has a turkey going, stuffing, regular mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and baked mac'n'cheese. There definitely was something for everyone.
Kenny was a new fascination for this holiday, but he was the only black guy. Charlotte didn't care really; this was just a new person for her to play with. Lauren, Amanda, and Kurt stayed in the kitchen. The men and Carol found whatever they could to sit on and watch the big game. Santana got a nice warm and fuzzy feeling as she watched their extended family.
Her 16 year old self would be teasing and laughing her ass off. Nearly five years of growing up, maturing and essentially becoming a mother has truly done wonders for her. If Santana had kept on her path, she'd probably have dropped out of college and started bartending at Coyote Ugly or something. Now she had a man who loved her, on her way to an awesome career, and college degree, some great friends, and a little girl she loved to pieces. Her life was good.
It was around four pm when everything was done. Food was served and you could hear quite a bit of yummy noises. Laurent eventually joined a conversation with Kurt and Dave about life in New York. She wanted to move there after graduation. Kurt enjoyed chattering about his favorite city. Dave occasionally interjected helpful, realistic tidbits when they applied. Kenny and John were talking about the game. Finn had Burt telling him about how the business was going and his recovery from the heart attack last year. Carol and Amanda were talking about wedding plans.