Turkey Day Trials

So I took Marcus home for Thanksgiving. Big mistake. Huge mistake. Actually no, best decision ever but he might disagree.

Turkey Day Trials

This is Marcus trying to survive Dad’s “friendly” interrogation while Dad “casually” flips the turkey. Twenty minutes of questions about his major, his job prospects, his intentions with his daughter. Marcus answered everything while slowly backing toward the door. Dad approved when Marcus ate three plates of everything. Abuela Rosa decided he was “skinny but sweet” which is basically a marriage proposal in our family.

Mom spent the entire day asking me when we’re getting married. I’ve been dating him for two months. TWO MONTHS. But watching him try to keep up with the Vasquez chaos, helping clear plates without being asked, listening to Abuela Rosa’s stories about Guadalajara… I don’t know. Something shifted. Don’t tell him I said that.

Next year I’m bringing earplugs. For both of us.