This one was harder, as I'm using just minor characters. However, I am hoping to stay within character for them for when they DO show up in the show.

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Challenge 2: Over The Rainbow

Every day was a special day. But today was extra special, because today was the day Peter and I announced our intentions to my family. I was extremely nervous because I know my family is, chaotic. They argue and fight against each other, but hopefully they will set aside their differences for today.

Peter and I sat on the couch together, waiting for Mom, Uncle Chuck, and Joy to arrive so we could make the announcement. The clock ticked, then tocked, and then ticked again. Peter tapped his foot, impatient with my family as we waited. The clock chimed 4 times.

4:00 pm. The time I had asked for everyone to arrive. Peter looked at the door, a frown creased on his face. I patted his arm, trying to calm him down.

"Don't worry Peter, just have a little patience. I'm sure everyone will be here soon."

"Well your mother never has been punctual, now has she? She arrives late to everything. Need I remind you of last Thanksgiving?" Peter snarled angrily. He and Mom had never been on each other's good sides. I sighed, not sure what to say when the door opened.

Pearl, or Mom, walked in first, followed by Uncle Chuck, holding a bucket of chicken. Joy followed behind, a somber look on her face as she closed the door behind her. I smiled nervously and rose to greet my mother and uncle. Peter stayed on the couch, his arms crossed.

"Mom, Uncle Chuck, Joy" I said as I greeted each guest. "It's so wonderful that you can join us for this special occasion." I sat down next to Peter as everyone took a seat.

I felt my nerves climb as I spoke, "Well, I have something special to share with everyone. I have finally decided now is the time for me to say this, and Peter is beside me every step of the way."

I looked at Peter for support, but he tried to stare down my mother, something I had hoped wouldn't happen since he knew how hard this was already without additional tension. My mother finally turned away and looked at me.

"Well darling, what is it you could need?" Uncle Chuck stopped mid-bite and looked between Peter and me. He sat the bucket down and finally focused on the conversation. Joy continued to look neutral, however I was glad all the same she was here.

I gulped and finally said it. "Well, I have decided to tell you all that I… I am gay."

My mother gasped and brought her hands to her mouth, Uncle Chuck's eyes grew wide at my unexpected declaration, and Joy's mouth turned up slightly in a smile.

I was afraid of what they would say, especially my mother, but I pressed on. "And Peter and I have decided to take our special relationship to the next level. We are planning on getting married."

Pearl lowered her hands and glared at Peter, outrage obvious on her face.

"WHAT! I can't believe that you have never told me, Robert! And that's why you always brought, him…" she pointed at Peter, "why he was always here whenever we gathered together. I should have known. Why wouldn't you tell me Robert?" She shot daggers at Peter.

Peter jumped up from the couch and shouted back, "Well, if you ever had shown any respect for me rather than being almost savagely, then I would have tried to get along with you, Pearl." My mother advanced toward Peter, but I wasn't going to allow them to lose control.

I stepped between them and directed myself toward Peter first.

"Peter, please. Remember what we talked about earlier?" Peter sighed, and he nodded his head. He hung his head and sat back down onto the couch. I turned toward my mother.

"Now Pearl, I need you to please be civil. You all are my family, my tribe. I need you all to stick together. For me." My mother's expression softened, then she gave me a hug. I promptly returned it to her, and then Uncle Chuck spoke up.

"Why haven't you told us before, eh?"

I broke apart from Pearl and said, "Because I was afraid of what you guys would say, that you would reject that part of me. I wanted to make the announcement special, and I wanted you all to not think any differently of me."

Mom grabbed me by the shoulders. "Of course we wouldn't, Robby. We still love you, and…" she addressed the last part to Peter, "and I will try harder to be kinder to you two."

I looked back at Peter, just in time to see his expression soften. He nodded and softly said, "I will try. For Robert."

Uncle Chuck agreed, and I pulled everyone into group hug, finally relieved to be in the open about myself.

Joy was squished between Mom and Uncle Chuck, but we could still hear her as she asked, "So, does that mean we still have to come together for Thanksgiving?"