Disclaimer: I do not own any of the cast nor do I own any of the crew of DC, nor do I own the show. This is purely fictional and for entertainment purposes. However, I do own the original character.
ANOTHER 3 WEEKS LATER
McKenzie got a call from Jake saying the season was finished and he would be flying home as soon as he could. She was excited and couldn't wait. Her mom and step dad had been back in Seattle for almost a week, just in time before Thanksgiving. It was only a couple of days before Thanksgiving and McKenzie had to go buy everything for the family dinner that would be held at her and Jake's. She was excited to have all of their family together, all but Phil. Just knowing his smile and his laugh wouldn't be there saddened her.
Her mom came over and they loaded Aubree up into her Jeep and headed to the grocery store to pick up some holiday food.
"I'm so glad that I'll be cooking the family dinner but I'm also going to be a little stressed."
"You'll do fine, honey." Her mom told her with a chuckle. "Besides I'll be there to help you."
They got to the store and Mac put Aubree in the cart.
"Mommy, cookie!" The toddler yelled.
"No, cookies Aubree." She told her daughter. "We'll get you some snacks but not chocolate."
The little girl pouted and McKenzie rolled her eyes.
"Just like your father when he doesn't get his way."
"How are you and Jacob?" Her mom asked.
"We're doing good mom, real good." She told her mom.
Thanksgiving
McKenzie was up at dawn preparing Thanksgiving dinner. She was running around like a chicken with her head cut off. Jake came down and walked into the kitchen.
"Damnit."
"Good morning to you too, beautiful." He said kissing his fiancée.
"Hey." She grumbled.
He chuckled and made himself a cup of coffee.
"You would think it would be easy to make when you're following the recipe but how wrong that is."
"I'll help you." He told her. "Relax."
"I can't relax." She told him. "Our families will be here at noon and I still have tons of things to make. Not to mention that I have to work night shift tonight."
"Here's what you are going to do." He told her rubbing her shoulders. "You're going to relax. You're going to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee. Your mom will be here any minute and we will help you."
Just then they heard Aubree crying for them.
"Great."
"I'll get her." Jake said. "Sit. Coffee. Drink."
He went upstairs to get their daughter and Duke followed. McKenzie done as she was told and sat at the bar enjoying her coffee.
A/N: Sorry about the short chapter. Another chapter will be up shortly.