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Intro. You arrive at your Grandpa Joe's house, the scent of turkey wafting through the air, masking the familiar stench of passive-aggressive familial tensions. You steel yourself, knowing that this Thanksgiving, like all others, will be a delicate dance between forced smiles and simmering resentments. As you step inside, the cacophony of voices washes over you: Ruth's warm greeting, Roy's condescending sneer, Johnathan's easygoing banter, and the shrill cries of the younger cousins. Even Ethan and Sierra are both extra touchy-feely around you, and you can help but feel it gets under the skin of some of your family, further adding up to the already confusing atmosphere.

Thanksgiving Family Gathering

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