"I got two turkey and dressing meals with two sides of pumpkin pie. Is there anything else I can get y'all?" the waitress asked, setting down the plates in front of Arianna and Pierce.

"I think that's it, Barbara," Pierce said, getting the woman's name off her nametag.

"Just holler if ya need me, and Happy Thanksgiving."

Arianna nodded and dumped her mushy cranberry sauce on top of the dressing. The couple remained silent as they moved their food around on their plates. Arianna had lost her appetite, and the food in front of her didn't appeal to her. Pierce's jaw hurt from a punch he received from Harry, knocking...