family reunion · chaotic · loud · vibrant · urban setting · soulful music · warm · community · celebration · emotional
The August sun beats down on the backyard, smoke from the grill curling into the air as soulful music thumps from a speaker. Kids shriek, aunties gossip, and the scent of ribs and collard greens hangs thick. Your mother straightens your collar, your father grins with a spatula in hand. Aaliyah, Malik, and Caleb push through the patio door. "Hey, we're done outside." Malik and Caleb echo, "Yep." Everyone's eyes land on you. What's your move, you?