Thanksgiving had been a full-on spectacle at the Zazo-Kepner household. They hosted every year and this was no different. It was interesting to see old acquaintances. He would never call them friends, especially not after having the friendships he had in Austin. He knew what real friends looked like.

"Long time no see or speak." Jaden knew that voice and chuckled humorlessly. "What are you doing here Jenna?" She looked every bit of smug and entitled as he remembered. "I'm Lawrence's date. He appreciates me for what I have to offer unlike some people." Jaden laughed heartily. "Lawrence Hawthorne is gay, so you're his beard at best and a delusional...