Hailey and Annie Pulaki, two grey badger girls with long hair, blue hoodies, grey jeans and white sneakers, sit in front of the audience.

Hailey, the taller one, smiles. Hey, i guess you wondering: Where are the Read kids?

Annie nodes. They are at the courthouse with their parents, but they will be back soon.

Hailey grins. Meredith is in troubles!

Annie sighs revealed. Finally, after all she tried to do. Good that dad is there too for more evidence.

Then both point to the camera. Well, lets start where it began.

Chessy title card: Arthur and Michael. Thanksgiving and a evil witch.

It is the evening of Thanksgiving. A goat is eating grass on the Reads' lawn while various people are sitting around a long table under fairy lights.

Arthur points to the thanksgiving table in the garden. This year is kind of a weird Thanksgiving. We've never had this many people before. Look at all these new faces. I don't half these people. Nothing at all like past Thanksgivings.

Arthur takes out a photo album and shows a picture of the Reads sitting around the dining room table.

Michael noded. Last year, our only guests were Grandma Thora and Grandpa Dave. We didn't even have Pal.

Pal and another dog chase each other around a chair.

Arthur smiles. And the year before that, Kate hadn't been born.

Arthur shows another picture of the dining table. Arthur is not wearing glasses, D.W. is sitting in a high-chair and Mrs. Read is pregnant.

Arthur giggles. I sort of remember the year Aunt Minnie visited us. That was the year when the Turkey fell onto the table.

He shows a picture on which the turkey slides off the plate. Thora's hair is still brown and Michael is not in the picture.

Arthur laughs. Haha. We called it table turkey. It was still really good. He closes the album.

Michael sighs. Thanksgiving has never been like this. I mean, a fireman… and a goat… But I'm happy they're all here. Today, they all feel like family. After this thing with Meredith...

Chessy passes him, holding hands with her boyfriend Mark. Oh, don´t mention her! That witch!

Michael waves to an elderly lady at the table. Well, we get closer with you and your grandma Vicky Alice in the few weeks Chessy! You´re like a big sister.

Arthur noded. Well.. And we have new friends, the Pulaski twins.

Two grey badger girls, Hailey and Annie Pulaski, sat at the table, waving.

Michael sighs. Thanksgiving almost didn't happend but everything work out thankfully.

Flashback

Sandy Elementary Recess on Wednesday.

Michael talks with two badger twins he has in his art class. Annie and Hailey Pulaski were nice and cool guys. Both wearing hoodies and jeans.

Annie laughs now. Yes, our dad works even for the Summer day Catering company. He´s a expert chef for asian food.

Hailey shivers. Yes, but he uses too many spices at home.

Michael laughs. My dad makes more traditional food, but sometimes he tries to make a lot of shrimp stuff. And it´s sooo tasty! after the 3d day anyway.

Annie points behind Michael. Hey, is that your brother?

Arthur walks with Sally and Carlton over to the schoolyard and waves.

Michael waves back. Yes, it is our the first day back after our surgery. He needs a bit more time to recover.

Hailey nodes. I got my appendix out last year.

Annie winks. I have still mine, but my tonsils are out, Hailey has still hers.

The Read´s house.

It´s Thursday the 17th of November, a week to Thanksgiving. David ran around the kitchen with a apron and seemingly in hectic. Meredith sat beside and talks on her phone. Jane hands David some gloves and get some ingredients out of some bags. Chessy helps her, Kate in a baby carrier on her back. All things that re needed for a thanksgiving turkey.

Jane looks over to David. Can you give us a hand with this?

David puts a cake out of the oven, then he came over. Sure honey!

In seconds the store the ingredient in the boards of the kitchen. Chessy giggles when Kate grabs the hood of her white hoodie and put it from behind over the head of the fox-girl. Jane smiles amused, Kate and the babysitter going really well. Chessy has never siblings and the divorce of her parents was hard, but the girl has a heart of gold. Now Chessy puts her pink strand out of her face and pulls the hood down again. Little Giggle, you´re a blast!

David looks on his list. Now, let's see: turkey, sweet potatoes, grits and corn pudding, cheesy bacon brussels sprouts…

Michael Arthur, D.W. and Pal come in.

Arthur looks around. Smells good. What's for breakfast.

David laughed. Leftover spaghetti from last night.

Arthur frowns. Leftovers? on a school Moring Dad thanksgiving isn't unite next week

David takes the list down. If Thanksgiving dinner is going to come together, I need full use of the kitchen. Wait! Where are the cranberries?

He runs out. Kate giggling from the carrier on Chessy´s back .

The fox-girl laughs. Leftover spaghetti, tasty!

Jane smiles amused. We have to stay out of Dad's way. You know how he gets when he's cooking on Thanksgiving.

Meredith looks over from her phone. Can you guys be quiet! This is important! Some people really working hard here!

Chessy laughs. Meredith takes herself to serious. And the stuff she wears... Today she wears a red dress with long sleeves and black high heels . It´s noticeable she has a lot of makeup, red lipstick and eye shadow in use.

Chessy was sure that something with Meredith is wrong, she dislikes the woman a lot. She looks over to D.W., the girl nodes. They will find out what Meredith is up to. Meredith ends her call and gets her bag. Well, the appointment with Mr. Hayworth and his office crew is set for Wednesday. David, what is with the Morales breakfast, all ready?

She starts walking to the front door, not saying goodbye to the others. David follows.

Chessy is peaking around the corner.

Meredith was standing in the front door, smiling sly at David. David, i must say your the best boss i ever had. Manners, handsome, interesting...

David clear his throat. Thanks Meredith. You´re a good assistant too, the appointment list is perfect!

Meredith winks. And...? Am i pretty?

David frowns. Sure. Well, the Heyworth order is set, for the breakfast of the Morales i get tomorrow the turkey, as even the turkey for my family dinner on Thursday.

Meredith giggles. Family dinner, sure. She winks. C ya Dave. Then she left.

David was confused. This woman is hard to understand. When he turns around, Chessy steps back. She looks at D.W. who has even look around the corner. Jane was still looking at some stuff in the kitchen.

Chessy looks at Michael and Arthur. Boys, D.W., we need a word.

All five ( with Kate) head to the living room while David enters the kitchen again. Honey, can i help you? Wait, the cake...

Chessy looks at the others and lowers her voice. Guys, i have the bad feeling that Meredith flirts with ya dad.

The others gasp. WHAT?

Chessy waves her hands. Shush, not so loud! We will just see if it´s true before we alert your parents.

D.W. raises her hand. I don´t like her, she´s mean! What should we do?

Michael nodes. We need prove, asking her is not option! she never put her phone down long enough'

Arthur gulps. If it´s true, she can´t take dad away!

Chessy nodes while Kate plays with her hair. Indeed guys. We need a plan.

Michael thinks a moment. Wait, the Pulaski twins, their dad works at the office of dad´s new company. Maybe they knew something. I met theme yestday

Chessy nodes. Alright, i handle things when im here!

She looks back at Kate. Little Giggle, time for a nap. I must do some homework.

Arthur Smirk. Buster and Ashley have an video camera. I will ask them to come over with it when Meredith is here then for sure we get her.

Michael noded. Arthur, that could work. we will see what the twins say.

D.W. points her finger up. Right, Michael. That lady will be look like a fool with us three kids...and Chessy.

Arthur looks around. Okay, we will start tomorrow. We will talk to the Pulaski twins, today maybe they will be able to shad some light.

At recess time in school...

Arthur and Michael passing the Pulaski twins. Hailey, Annie we need to talk to you both.

Hailey straighten her hoodie. Sure what's up?

Annie shrugs. Yeah, what´s the thing?

Michael took a breath. Your dad work for the same company as our dad. You know a lady named Meredith?

Annie widen her eyes. Meredith Blake? That witch!

Hailey growls. We dislike her a lot!

Arthur frowns. Meredith Blake, that is her last name?

Hailey noded. Well, anyways. Her name's Meredith Blake. She's a publicist from San Francisco. our father hired her at the beginning of the summer to do some publicity for the vineyard and if you ask us, she's done a better job selling herself than the grapes.

Annie points a finger up. Watch out guys! She tried to catch our dad, when mom was on a trip, Meredith slept in our guest room with the excuse her apartment is overflooded. She tried to seduce dad, but he send her out of the house. We thought she got fired, seems she wraps the boss around her finger. And, for reasons she likes man with twins. Not sure why.

Hailey sighs. We will take your case, we talk to our Dad at Dinner tonight.

Arthur noded. Thanks.

Michael sighs. And beside the only time mom works in the office downtown is for Meeting or if tax seasons but she never goes on trips unless Dad is off that week.

Anna noded. That is good then.

A 5th -grader girl listens from behind the tree to the talk.

Simone Blake, the niece of Meredith, overhears the talk. She thinks a moment. Aunt Meredith, what you are up to now again? We had this trouble time before. Damn. two twin boys, oh my! She knows her aunt has a thing for man with kids...and being married. Simone thinks a moment. What should she do?

At the company...

Frederick looks over to Meredith. Meredith how it is going with David Read, the work is okay?

Meredith smiles. It´s going fine just with three kids running around it is hard to get work done at the house.

Frederick thinks a moment. I hate to do this but we may have to used the Company Apartment on the other side of the town, we must finish this big appointment.

Meredith noded. That would be Great but there is no way David will leave his Family for some time i guess.

Frederick waves it away. Don't worry i will talk to David, it is just for this appointment have to to done before thanksgiving.

Meredith stood up. Thanks, tell you what i will go over and get the Company Apartment clean alright?

Frederick sighs. Okay Meredith, but remember it is just for work. Not that stuff like with Pulaski okay?

Meredith rolles her eyes. Of course, i know that Frederick. I´m no idiot, see you in a few hours.

She left the office and grins. Well, you don´t know i have own apartment on the same floor. What happen in that apartment, well! stay in that apartment Meredith giggles when she left the building.

At the Read´s house...

Jane enters the door when she saw David in the hallway. David, what are you doing home so early?

David sighs while he was packing an overnight bag. Frederick wanted me to stay at the Company Apartment for work the next few days.

Michael, who enters the hallway from the other side, was confused. Apartment? But Dad you and Mom are never away from each other over night!

David took a breath. I know Michael. This is new for me too.

Arthur follows his brother. Dad, you sure it is just for work?

David was confused. Yes Boys, it is just for work that is it! Im not on a vacation. I will be back in no time okay? Can you look out for you after your Mom and sisters i have to be on my way! See you soon Boys.

David gave Jane a kiss then he left the house. By Sweetie.

Jane smiles a bit. Call us when you safe there Honey!

David laughs and waves while he left.

Michael rolles his eyes and lowers his voice. Now what Arthur? We will never catch that witch in the Act now'? I´m sure she is behind this!

Arthur noded when he saw through the window Chessy who arrives on her bicycle. We might have to talk with Chessy. in the morning when Mom is getting ready okay

Outside...

Chessy frowns when David passes her with the overnight bag. David what is going on?

David smiles. Hi Chessy. Frederick called while out on a delivery today, i have to head to the company apartment for the next few days. Here are the Key to the Van. Is it possible you can stay around the weekend overnight?

Chessy takes the keys, a bit confused. Sure, but David, next week is Thanksgiving! Things will be ready in time?

David enters the family car. I know Chessy, i pull rush Jobs before. Thanks for the Help Chessy see you soon okay?

When he drove off, Chessy stood in the drive way, rolling the keys around her finger. I have a bad feeling about this.

At the Pulaski house...

Hailey and Annie entering the living room where their dad reads a book.

Hailey sat down beside him. Dad, what we have a case we took on for two new friends of ours? To help them.

Nick puts the book down. You mean David Read´s sons Michael and Arthur'?

Annie noded. Yes, how did you know?

Nick sighs. They are twin boys like you two are twins girls, and i know Meredith is David´s assistant.

Hailey grumbles. Dad, that witch is at her stuff again.

Nick noded. I see i m sure you think of something to do to take her out. You find a way.

Annie looks over to her sister. I hope you are right Dad!

Later before Dinner Arthur calls Annie to confirm the Apartment...

Annie sounds concerned. Company Apartment, are you sure Arthur?

Arthur sighs. Yes, Annie, Dad already left with an overnight bag. His brown pants and brown shoes are gone, dad never slept away from mom before what now? Thanksgiving is in a few more days and we don´t wanna loose our dad.

Annie tries to comfort him. Arthur please relax, me and Hailey been through this before. we will get you dad back home if we can work together alright see your tomorrow. Bye."

Hailey look up from the book she was reading. The Company Apartment, that's how Meredith almost got dad to fall for her she used the excuse about noisy Kids. When this doesn´t work, she tried that thing with her flooded apartment. It seems like we have to find way over there to catch her in action.

Annie sighed. I should have knew that trick, no wonder Arthur is so Worried about it. We have a week until Thanksgiving and the Thanksgiving lunch for Kids and Parents is on Wednesday remember.

Hailey noded. Right, but how we wanna do that.

Meanwhile At the apartment block...

Meredith was on the phone while she walks around in Her apartment on the same floor as the company apartment. Richard, first change I make in that household is to send these three-faced little brats off to boarding school in Timbuktu. But keep the baby with us, and another babysitter, i don´t trust those college girl. Oh, he´s here! I´m off, wish me luck!

Richard Blake, Meredith´s brother, sounds concerned. Meredith, this brings just trou-

She breaks off the call and sneaks out of the door viewer. David Read appears at the apartment on the other side with Frederick.

Frederick hands David over the keys. That Company Apartment Is perfect for you to cook and stay at while you work. Your family is fine what could happend?

David noded. Yes, and i hate to stay away from them. I hope this all runs fast. and quickly.

Meredith looks into the mirror, she wears a short black dress without sleeves and black heels. Her hair was curled and she wears makeup.

She giggles. David Read, you must not be sad, Meredith is here to save you!

David enters the apartment. It has only a bedroom with a bed and a cupboard, a living room with a couch, a table with two chairs, a tv and a kitchen edge, and a bathroom with a shower. David sighs. He misses his family and the house.

In the other apartment, Meredith checks the red wine bottle in her fridge and giggles. Meredith gets always what she wants.

...Back home

Michael enters the kitchen. Mom, has Dad called yet?

Jane shook her head while she was preparing food for Kate. No Michael, he hasn't. He is busy.

D.W. changes a look with Michael. No, something is up. Dad is never to busy not to call Mom

Arthur came in with Kate in his arms. Dad proimes he would call.

The phone rings, D.W. ran into the hallway and picks it up. Hello?

She listens, then she smiles. It´s daddy! She pushes a button, David was on the speaker now. Hey everyone! I miss you all so much. You all fine?

Jane giggles while she takes Kate. We´re alright honey. We miss you too.

Arthur took a breath. Dad, we all, especially mom, we love you. You know that?

David sounds confused. Yes, sure. I love you too guys, i love you too.

Michael sighs. Dad, why did you get this Job in the first place everything was okay, the way they were when you were your own boss you didn't need no assistant. The only assistant you had was Mom sometimes. I don´t like Meredith.

David took a breath. Boys, remember, Me and Mom love each other very much, i will see you all soon okay? Bye. I miss you all, Jane, i love you.

The next morning at Breakfast...

Michael reads Hailey´s message on his phone. Meet us at the Treehouse before School.

Chessy packs her schoolbag. Arthur, you hardly touched your breakfast. no fever?

Arthur nodes sad. I know Chessy, but with dad at the Apartment, Buster and Ashley are out of town today, we are doomed now. We can´t stop Meredith.

Michael came over. Don´t give up Arthur, Hailey want us to meet her and Annie at the treehouse before school.

Arthur noded. Yes, we just have to tell mom we want to walk to school this Morning.

Chessy noded. I still have to bring Kate to your grandma, David allows me to use the van. I have the video camera of Mark.

Arthur frowns. Who´s Mark?

Chessy blushes a bit. A nice boys from the College. We da-hang out sometimes!

Arthur and Michael change an amused look. Uhu, sure!

Chessy rolles her eyes. Ha, ha! You two have girlfriends too right? Well, lets go back to work.

Both boys giggling. Sure!

Jane enters the kitchen. Kids, i have enough time to take you three to school then i head to work.

Arthur shook his head. Mom, can't we walk to school today we know where it is. please it just chilly outside

Jane seems confused. Arthur, Sandy isn't a 10 minute walk like Lakewood was you have to cross some streets, and i didn`t see no school Crossing Guard.

Chessy waves with the keys. I have to pass by Sandy on the way to my school Ms. Read, i can drop off the three on the way.

Jane noded. Well alright Chessy. Arthur, Michael, don't forgot you have a doctor appointment with Dr Elizbeth around 2;15'pm. Grandma Thora will pick D.W. up then.

D.W. grabs her bag with a smile. Yes, i love grandma.

At the tree house...

Hailey and Annie stood under the treehouse with their bikes.

Hailey waves. Thanks for coming Boys.

Annie waves a key around her fingers. Now we have a way inside the Apartment building, our dad gave us the keys. We must do it this morning.

Arthur frowns. How? We can't ditch School! they have Mom and dad cell phone Numbers.

Michael sighs. Sure, but we must stop Meredith!

Chessy sighs too. And i have an exam today. Any plans?

Annie points a finger up. Wait, i got an idea! We must get Meredith busy until we have time to handle.

Haily picks up her phone. Or better your dad, wait. She dials a number. Dad? Can you do me an offer? We need David Read out of the apartment building this morning, you know why. Then she smiles. Great dad, that´s perfect. She puts the phone away. Dad can set an appointment for David into the morning, it takes until 4: pm!

All six cheered, Chessy high-fives with Hailey. Clever! Lets go to school guys. I pick you up later!

Twenty minutes later at the apartment building...

Meredith checks her red dress in the mirror and grabs the wine. Okay, David, me and wine, who can resist?

She tries to leave her apartment, when she heard a door slam and someone running down the hallway.

Confused she left the apartment and walked over to the company apartment. She knocks. Daha-viiid!

No respond.

She knocks again, no reaction.

Meredith was confused, what happened?

She sighs. Well, then i have to wait. He will come back, and then...

At recess in school

Sally balances a ball on her finger. Arthur, don't you want to play Ball with us?

Arthur shook his head. No, thanks Sally. I´m not in the mood.

Annie walks over to Michael. Michael, what´s the Matter you left class a little Early.

Michael sighs. I m fine really just thinking about the Meeting we had before school is all plus we be a Bite Later we have a Doctor appointment 2 15 today.

Annie thinks a moment. That will be close with the time we can stop Meredith while she doing her thing.

At doctor Elizabeth´s office...

Arthur looks on his watch while Michael sends a message to Annie. D.W. looks out of the window. Chessy walks nervously around while Jane, Kate in her arms, seems confused. Chessy, are you alright? You wanted to come with us, but you seem concerned.

The fox-girl sighs. What...uhm ,yes, Ms. Read, all fine.

Michael points to the phone. Annie says she and Hailey are almost at the apartment! And her dad texted Hailey saying that Dad is on his way back! We need to go!

Jane was confused. What you talking about? Who´s at the apartment?

Arthur changes a look with Chessy and Michael, D.W. stood up. Okay, this goes nowhere. Mommy, Meredith wants dad as her husband!

Jane frowns, then she laughs. D.W., this is not funny!

Chessy shook her head. She´s right Ms. Read, the appointment of Mr. Read was planned by us to get him out of the apartment until we have time to be there. We gotta go, please.

Jane stood up, a stern look in her eyes. How do you get that idea Meredith is after David?

Arthur sighs. We know Annie and Hailey Pulaski, their dad works in the company, and Meredith tried the same. She has a thing for man with twins.

Jane was shocked. What. But this mean she was very overbearing about her look and all, but...

Chessy puts out the car keys. We must leave, now! I have the video camera of my boyfriend for evidence. But it would be better you are with us.

A nurse came out of the door. So, Arthur and Michael, here are the results, they look good...

Jane waves with her hand. Later, we gotta go! sorry

All six entered the van, Chessy starts it. Fasten your seatbelts everyone! With a quick turn they left the driveway of the hospital.

at the apartment building...

David walks back to the apartment, back from a surprising meeting in the company office.

He opens the door to his apartment when he heard a familiar voice behind. Hi David!

When he turns around, he saw Meredith, wearing a white short dress with high heels and a bottle of red wine in her hand.

He frowns. Meredith? What...what are you doing here?

Meredith steps slowly nearer, a sly grin on her face. Having some alone time with you, sweetie!

David widen his eyes. Meredith, what...? I´m married, stop please!

Meredith stops directly in front of him. Yes, but are you lucky? Are you satisfied? A ordinary wife, four brats that disturb you...

David gets angry. THEY ARE NOT BRATs, JANE IS NOT ORDINARY! HOW YOU DARE?

Outside the building...

Chessy stops the van directly in front of the building and jumps out, followed by Arthur, Michael and D.W., Jane left with Kate in her arm. Annie and Hailey arrived with their bikes at the same time. Annie waves. Lets go! They all ran inside.

In front of David´s apartment

Meredith tries to fondle David´s face, he grabs her hand carefully and puts it down. Stop this! I am not interested.

The wombat-lady crossed her arms. Am i that unattractive?

David took a deep breath. Being pretty is not all that matters.

This moment Chessy, Arthur, Michael, D.W. and Jane with Kate in her arms arrive in the hallway.

David was confused. What´s happening here?

Chessy walks over to Meredith, her hands on her hips. Gotcha!

Jane walks over to David and looks at Meredith. Did you trying to take my husband?

The wombat-girl crossed her arms again. You don´t deserve him, I m more excitement!

She looks at Chessy. Take care of your own business, babysitter!

Chessy clicks her tongue, pointing to the camera in her hand. I will gladly take care of my own business, once you are out of here and stop this stuff. Otherwise this evidence goes to the company boss!

Michael gasps. Okay all this running up these stair sure didn't work. As he slid onto the floor.

Arthur noded. I know, my stomach hurts a little bite but we can' rest. late Michael, not now.

David steps over to his sons. Boys it been two week since your surgery, you have at least had to the bathroom!

Michael sighs. We try, but it´s not easy, especially when this stuff is going on!

Jane steps beside Chessy. My sons risk their health to stop you! How you dare to act like that?

Meredith moves her hands up and down beside her body. Because this is better than... She points to Jane, ...than this!

She looks again at Chessy. Come on, babysitter! You have interest too in that man, but you are no match!

Chessy laughs. Thanks, i have a boyfriend and I'm not in married man. You are the worst!

Meredith gets her hand up to slap Chessy in the face when Jane grabs her arm and stops her. Enough, Meredith, you better go now!

Meredith looks at David. You really join them?

David walks over to his wife and wraps his arms around her. Yes, every time, forever.

Meredith places the red wine on the floor and walked away. Fool. All men are fools.

When she enters the stairs, Annie and Hailey pass her, the woman growls. You two? I knew it! You were involved, as usual.

Annie shrugs. Your problem!

Hailey laughs. Seems you gotta go. bye bye

David shares a look with is wife. Damn i didn´t know what she was up too. I talk to Frederick later, i need another assistant.

Jane nodes. Yes, you do This witch!

Annie and Hailey approach them. All goods

Arthur sighs. Now it is.

Michael and D.W. laughed, the girl puts a fist up in the air. No one split mommy and daddy!

David grabs the bottle of wine and smiles. Well, this is a good one, the company sells it. Jane, what do you think? Some alone time in the apartment?

Chessy giggles and turns around. Guys, leave ya parents alone for a moment alright?

She winks, the others share a confused look. Eww!

At the thanksgiving lunch...

As lunch began, Michel noticed their father moving through the teacher's line. He approached the table, as he sat down, his visitor tag dangling from his shirt. This wasn't typical, but it was the cafeteria's Thanksgiving service, and everyone returned to their normal conversation as David began to eat alongside his son's . He kept the conversation cordial until lunch was over, and then he led Arthur, Michael and D.W. to a small office so they could talk.

"Your mother noticed you boy' and D.W. s looked troubled, so I decided to call the school to see about lunch. I'm glad I came, Kids Your faces looked pretty long when I first got here, but now you're three looking a little better. Now, for the news you've been waiting on. Your mother is talking but we are heading to Court to get everything straight out so Thanksgiving dinner will be the day after , but, I want you three to be strong during Court alright?

Arthur gasps. Court? But Dad we don't wanted you and Mom to get a divorce that mean seeing you but once a week this Job isn't you at all. I mean you get better since the apartment situation. but we haven't seen you since then you told were coming home but you haven't'?

Michael noded. Arthur is right Dad, and that Chef's outfit just isn't your style at all.

D.W. grabs her dad´s arm. Yes we miss your white shirt and black tie, vest, black pants and black shoes. A white Chef's outfit is more for Restaurant or Hospital workers.

David was confused. Kids, me and your Mother aren't divorced why would you think that?

Michel said Dad Chessy told us her were divorce the same way

David said Kids please Listen We are going to court because a lawsuit against Meredith is running. Frederick and Nick are informed about what she tried at the apartment. And they found out the apartment she booked there was with company money. So she gets total in trouble. We have to be there to tell what happen. Besides we make a lawsuit against her to leave as my assistant and dont come here again. I will be back home when you kids are sleeping alright you will see"

All three kids breath out in relief.

(The next morning, the boys are still upset as they having breakfast with Victoria " Vicky" Alice, Chessy´s grandma, in the kitchen...

Vicky smiles mildly. Come on, Michael, Arthur , cheer up. Your parents will figure a way out of this somehow.

Arthur sighs. But what if they don't? When Meredith goes out of the lawsuit and tries again to get dad?

Michael noded. So we will never see him again!

Vicky shook her head, her curled grey hair swirls around. That won´t happen ,your dad loves your mother so much. She sighs sad. I wish i could say that for my son and his ex-wife.

Arthur widen his eyes. What happen?

Vicky sighs again. Well, Niles, my son, meet another woman, and the divorce get into a fight over money, the house, and Chessy. Niles and Sonya, Chessy´s mom, making too much worse, so Chessy is now with me.

Michael gasps. It sounds bad.

Vicky noded. Well, it was that bad. I was with them in court that time, Chessy was around your boys age. I m a smart lady, so you can say i am a amateur expert for this stuff. I get interested in law stuff.

Arthur puts a finger on his chin. How you learn about it?

Vicky giggles. From watching television. I've learned a lot from the Bold Ones, Owen Marshall and I expect to pass the bar on the Perry Mason reruns. Oh, Raymond Burr was a handsome man!

Michael seems surprised. You mean, court is just like it is on TV?

Vicky smiles. Pretty much. The judge walks in, and you stand up. When he stands, you stand, and when he sits, you sit.

Arthur frowns. Sounds like follow the leader.

Vicky shrugs while she took a sip of her tea. Well, sort of. And then, when he calls your name, you become a witness, and you sit in the witness chair.

Michael widens his eyes. Is that where we have to tell the truth?

Vicky grins. Yep, the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Arthur thinks for a moment. Miss Vicky, , if I don't sit in the chair, can I fib a little?

Vicky shook her head. Sweetie, I don't think your mother and farther would want you to do that?

Michael gulps. But if Arthur and I tell the truth, what happen then? Is Meredith going to jail, or maybe dad?

Arthur sighs. Is it that Truth that why Chessy is come with us and why Dad haven't been home ?

Vicky smiles. Arthur, Michael please no worries, this is just small court. There's no jury, your father or this Ms. Burke not gonna have to go to jail no matter what you both say. The judge just listens to both sides, and he decides which one is… truth

(David and Jane come out.)

David smiles at the boys. Arthur, Michael when you finish breakfast, we leave.

Michael stood up. We are finished.

Jane turns to the stairs. Come on, D.W., it is time to go.

At the court house...

The judge looks at the audience. Next case is Blake, vs. Read. Im judge Faraday. Will the interested party please come forward?

David, D.W., Michael and Arthur get up to approach the judge. Jane waits behind with Kate on her arms, Chessy sat beside her.

The Judge noded. Mr. Read?

David Said Yes, your honor.

Judge Faraday looks around. The defendant. (calling) Will Ms. Blake please step forward. (she is not in the courtroom) Mr Read, you may return to your seat. The court will grant Ms Blake, 2 minutes grace.

(They return as Meredith shows up. with her niece and brother

D.W. points to her. Great, Mom, Dad look!

Jane (angry to David) Her niece and her brother weren't there at the apartment? Do you believe that?

David frowns. I'm surprised she didn't bring Nick along, seems she tries to look innocent.

( Meredith approaches the judge.)

Judge Faraday looks ate her. State your name please.

Meredith smiles. Meredith Anna Blake, sir. I'm sorry I'm late, your honor. But I was waiting for my brother and niece, i didn´t want to come alone.

The Judge noded. Yeah, it appears. The defendants will return please. ( David and the kids return to the front bench) You understand I will hear both sides, and then the court will render a decision.

Arthur looks over to his brother. Michael, why do grown ups lie? Did you hear about a decision?

Michael shrugs. Yes, no wonder Chessy came with us today.

Their judge points to David. Mr. Read, you go first.

David nodes. Well, Ms. Blake here was my assistant, and for some reasons she tried to seduce me. Im a married man! And she uses budget from the company for a private apartment. I was stay at the company apartment in the city, didn´t know she had a apartment on the other side of the hallway. She suddenly appears and came over and tried to seduce me.

Meredith snouts. You invited me...

The judge interrupts. Ms. Blake, you are talking when it´s your turn!

Meredith glares at David. Sure your honor.

David goes on. My wife, my kids and Chessy Gardner, our babysitter, interrupted Ms. Blake. It seems the kids noticed what she´s up to.#

The judge nodes and turns to Meredith. Ms. Blake, your turn.

Meredith took a deep breath. Your honor, this is a misunderstanding! David gets an interest in me, so i book the apartment to be near to him. How can a yopund lady resist a handsome man? He flirts with me!

Arthur points up. SHE LIES!

The judge uses the hammer. Young boy, calm down!

David puts a hand on Arthur´s shoulder. Calm down Arthur, we can take this. inside voice please !

Meredith goes on. I tell the truth! David tries to get me as his girlfriend.

The judge sighs. Well, i heard what i need to hear. Oh, who are you two?

When all turn around, Frederick and Nick Pulaski entering the room. Excuse me your honor, I'm Frederick Summers, the boss of David Read and seemingly former boss of Ms. Blake. And that´s Nick Pulaski, he works for us too. And has even same trouble with Meredith. He is the victim David listed in.

Jane and Chessy looked at each other. Oooh!

Meredith hisses. Damn!

Richard and Simone Blake were surprised, the girl sighs. Oh aunt Meredith, why?

The judge points to Nick and Frederick. Well, the case about the apartment booking and the budget is after this. Mr. Pulaski, would you come here to me and tell what you got to tell?

Nick nodes and came over,

Meredith gulps. Nick, please! I need the job,...

Nick ignores her. This has to end Meredith. See your honor, Meredith was my assistant a year ago.

Michael´s and Arthur´s stomaches rumble loudly.

Michael turns to David. Dad, I have to go to the bathroom.

Arthur noded. Me too.

David nodes. Alright boys. Don´t waste time okay?

Both boys noded, then they leave.

Nick comes to an end. ...and then she left the guest room in underwear and tried to enter my bedroom to seduce me. Me and my daughters dropped her out of the house in the night, she get back to her apartment-. Next day i talked with Frederick to get another aisstant.

Meredith glares at him. You had a thing for me! I know it! Fool!

The judge sighs. Ms. Blake!

Meredith grumbles. Man are all the same! You can get the best and you choose the lame boring ones! Frederick, i quit, get another idiot for publicity stuff!

She turns around. David, you are a fool too! Get another asisstant!

David, Frederick, the judge and Nick change surprised looks.

Meredith puts out a paper. And the money for the apartment, well, get it from my severance pay! It was only for three days, so...

The judge shurgs. Well, i heard enough. Read vs. Blake, i decide that Ms. Blake has to avoid any contact with the Read´s and is no longer the assistant of Mr. Read. Everyone okay with that?

All noded, Meredith pouts. Whatever!

Frederick looks at the judge. Well, the case our company against Ms. Blake, i think we can let it off.

The judge nodes. I see, well then the case is closed. He hammers on his table.

Meredith walks angry out of the court, followed by her brother and her niece. Richard stops for a moment and looks around. Sorry everyone, since her divorce Meredith has changed when it comes to man. She is still hurt, another woman get her husband, so she got the meaning she can do the same without responsibility. We look at her that she get up on her feet.

He waves goodbye and left.

Arthur and Michael came from the bathroom. And, what happened? Meredith left.

Jane smiles, Chessy throws up a fist to cheer. It´s done! She is off, and left the company.

Jane hugs the fox-girl abruptly. Thank you, Chessy, for helping us out. You are more than a babysitter, you are a part of our family.

Chessy blushes. Tnh-thank you Ms. Read.

Jane smiles. Call me Jane, not Ms. Read, okay?

Chessy wipes a tear off. O-okay, Ms. Re-Jane.

David wrapped his arms around Jane. Sweetie, no other woman in the world can compare with you, never ever! I love you!

She kisses him. I love you too!

Everyone is laughing.

...Back to the thanksgiving dinner at the Read´s house

Arthur and Michael laughing when Sarah comes over. Michael, do you have some time for me?

Michael giggles and looks over to Arthur. Well, the lady calls!

Chessy waves while she and Mark went over to some trees to sat down. Both starting kissing. Arthur looks embarrassed away and saw Vicky looking for her granddaughter, smiling. He walked over to the table and sat down beside Francine and her parents. She giggles. Where are Michael and Sarah? Oh, i know, sitting on a tree!

Arthur giggles too. I guess so.

He looks over to his parents who sat at the top of the table. Jane puts some turkey meat on a fork into David´s mouth. He chews, then they kiss and laughing.

This was the best thanksgiving ever, Arthur knows now that nothing can torn his family and friends apart. They have a deep and strong bond that can´t break. No new school, no sickness and no evil people can.

He smiles happily. Best thanksgiving ever.

The End