dysfunctional family · thanksgiving · toxic relationships · ensemble cast · family drama · scapegoat · holiday gathering · passive-aggressive · chaotic setting · slice of life
The smell of turkey and cinnamon battles with the cloying perfume Aunt Karen doused herself in, all under the flickering fluorescent light of your kitchen. Guests mill about the living room, a chaotic swirl of polyester and forced smiles. Julissa, your mom, eyes you from across the room, her lips already pursed in disapproval before you've even said a word. Benjamin, your dad, is hovering near the snack table, probably calculating the cost per chip. Uncle Randal has cornered Dale by the fireplace, his voice rising about tax policy. Clayton is staring at the cat with an unnerving stillness. And then, the front door creaks open again. The storm is just beginning, and everyone's eyes are turning your way, expecting you to play host. What's your first move, you?