Love to Eat Turkey

Chapter Eight

Love to eat turkey
Love to eat turkey
Love to eat turkey
Cause its good
Love to eat turkey
Like a good boy should
Cause it's turkey to eat
So good

Thanksgiving Song - Adam Sandler

Next chapter is up and running. So, I kind of want to change the rating to M, but I've never written a smut scene before. Anyone want to help me out with that? Or give me any tips? PM me if you can. The boys make their first appearance here. Enjoy this chapter. :)

Hannah was nervous. She was going to spend Thanksgiving with Reid and his family back in his hometown. After only two months of dating, he was taking her to meet his family and friends. This was a big deal. Was she ready for such a big step in this relationship? She was surprised that her mother allowed her to go. Hannah could never forget the first time Reid and her mother met. He was freaking out, but as soon as they talked, Hannah knew all of those negative thoughts her mother had about him faded away. When she asked her about going to Ipswich over the holiday, Emily was all for it. Hannah was still unsure. What if they didn't like her?

"Are you freaking out about meeting my friends and family again?" Hannah jumped briefly as Reid slammed the trunk of his car closed. "They're going to love you. Trust me."

"I hope you're right," she played with the bottom of her shirt. "How long does it take to get there again?"

"About three hours," he started the engine. "But with the holiday traffic it might be three and a half. You'll be fine." Taking his right hand, he grabbed a hold of her hand and intertwined their fingers together. "Are you ready for a freaking awesome weekend?"

"I think so," Hannah smiled. "Tell me about your friends and family. I want to know some things before we get there so I'm not in the dark."

"There's a lot to tell."

"We do have a long ride."

So Reid began telling her about his parents and his "brothers," Caleb, Pogue and Tyler, and how they grew up in the tiny town of Ipswich, Massachusetts. There was also Sarah and Kate who came into the family about a year and a half ago. He told her about his parents, Joseph and Meredith, and his childhood. It was a long car ride after all.

Hannah found it amazing how close he and his friends were even though they weren't blood related. Some of the stories he told her about were quite interesting, especially ones from his high school days. Before long, Hannah saw the Ipswich welcoming sign. They had arrived and it was one of the most beautiful places Hannah had ever seen. The road they were driving on was lined with trees which still sported their gold and orange leaves. Magnificent homes came and went as they drove through the square and into a wooded area.

"Is your house in the middle of nowhere?" Hannah asked, jokingly as they continued down the deserted road.

"Not really," he replied, turning into the drive on Hannah side. "Here we are. Welcome to Garwin Manor."

Hannah was awestruck. His boyhood home was amazing. The driveway, like the rest of the town it seemed, was lined with trees that opened up to the house. Classic New England style too. She could imagine Reid back in his teen years throwing crazy parties on weekends.

"It's nothing compared to the Danvers's estate, but it's home," Reid killed the ignition. Hannah hadn't even realized they stopped. She was too busy gaping at the building before her.

"Wait, your friends have bigger houses than this?" she asked, exiting the car and grabbing her bag. "How is that possible? This place is huge!"

"Wait 'til you see the inside," he grinned. "You ready?"

"As I'll ever be. I can't back out now," she grasped his outstretched hand. "Are we the last ones to get here?"

"Looks like it," Reid answered. "And I'm hungry. I could eat the entire turkey by now. Pogue better not have eaten the rest of it like last year." He opened the front door for and led his girlfriend inside. Reid was right, the house was even better on the inside.

With a smile, Reid pulled Hannah down the hallway after they dropped their bags in the foyer. There was a loud commotion coming from the room on the far left, and Hannah was a tad overwhelmed with just how many people were seated around the dining table. There were twelve! Twelve people all laughing and joking around the table.

"Reid, you made it," Hannah watched as the tall blonde woman, Reid's mother she guessed, stood up from her seat and embraced her son. "And you must be Hannah. It's such a pleasure to meet you, dear."

"You, too," Hannah smiled back kindly. "Thank you for letting me come. Your home is beautiful."

"Thank you, dear. Now come and eat, you both must be starving," she ushered them both over to the open seats across from Caleb and Sarah. "Was the traffic as bad as last year, Reid? You almost missed dinner last year."

"No, Mama," Reid piled food onto his plate. "Ugh, Mrs. Simms, you made the good mashed potatoes."

"Just for you, Reid," the dark-haired woman, four down from him answered.

The Thanksgiving meal was a lot easier than Hannah originally thought. Reid's family was so easy to get along with. She was thankful for that. Pogue was a jokester and made her laugh on more than one occasion. She, Sarah, and Kate had a lot in common as well.

Once dinner was over, dessert was brought out. The pumpkin pie was the best she had ever had.

"So, Hannah, tell us about yourself," Caleb spoke. "How did you manage to snag the infamous Ipswich rebel?"

"Caleb," Sarah elbowed her husband in the side. "Don't be rude."

"I just wanted to know," he held his arms up in surrender.

"It's all right, Sarah," Hannah couldn't help but laugh. "I work at a bar close to the college called Paddy's, and I ran into him at the start of term."

"Quite literally too I might add," Reid said.

"Anyway, we became friends and it just went on from there I guess."

"What's your major if you don't mind me asking," Mr. Garwin, Joseph, chipped in.

"Oh, not at all. Occupational therapy," Hannah said.

"Very nice."

"Thanks."

"Do you do anything outside of class, dear? Athletics? Arts?" Meredith wondered.

"I'm on the dance team actually," she answered.

"Are you any good?" Kate asked.

"The best," Reid answered for her. "Don't look at me like that. You know you're really good. Why else would you be saving up for-"Hannah slapped her hand over his mouth.

"That's enough of that," Hannah said, getting a few laughs from around the table. "I'm not that amazing."

"Don't deny it, Hannah," Reid said, once she removed her hand. "I bet if you had your audition today you would be in for sure."

"Audition?" Kate and Sarah asked together.

"She's going to New York in March to audition for Broadway," Reid answered with a grin. "My girl is so talented." Hannah blushed a deep scarlet.

It was almost midnight before everyone was gone, and the thunderstorm that was predicted to hit the area was right on time. Meredith and Joseph had retired to bed, leaving Reid and Hannah alone in the living room, snuggling with one another on the couch watching a movie.

"Your family is wonderful, Reid," Hannah spoke softly. "They really are. You are a lucky guy."

"I know," he pulled her closer to his body. "What do you think? Should we head up?"

"I suppose," a loud crack broke through the silent room followed by a rumble of thunder. It was hard to miss the tremor go through Hannah's body. "Um."

"You can stay with me if it'll make you feel better. My parents won't care."

"Thank you," she followed him up the staircase and into his bedroom at the end of the hall. "Nice room."

"Thanks," he pulled of his shirt and climbed into bed. "What's that look for?"

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Hannah rubbed her arms. "I don't want to give your parents the wrong idea or anything."

"Relax, Hannah. We're just sleeping," he said. "Good night."

"Good night, Reid."

"Reid, could we talk to you for a minute before you go?" Meredith called from the kitchen, as Reid and Hannah stuffed their bags in the car.

"Sure, Mama," he replied, handing Hannah the keys. "Start her up?"

"Sure," she answered, exiting through the front door. "It was nice meeting you all!"

"What's wrong, Mama?" Reid asked his mother who had tears in her eyes. "Is everything all right?"

"We are so proud of you, your father and I," she hugged her baby boy as tightly as she possibly could. "Hannah is a wonderful, young woman. Will we be seeing her again? Christmas perhaps?"

"I know she's amazing," he couldn't hide his smile. "And not for Christmas I'm afraid. We're spending it with her mom. We'll be back for New Year's though."

"Just as long as you're happy," she hugged him again. "Have a safe trip back and study hard. I love you."

"I love you too, Mama," he kissed her forehead, hugged her father good-bye and headed out to the car. "You ready to head back?"

"Not really. It was a quick break," Hannah answered. "Thank you for this, Reid. I had a great time."

"I'm glad."

kvsgrl - Thank you for that. I was a little nervous about changing some parts of Reid at first, but with that review I'm more at ease. More will come soon. I hope you liked this one as well.