31. GRATEFUL

~ Zoie’s POV ~ “Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!” The whole table erupted in cheers as everyone raised their glasses. “Happy Thanksgiving!” Zoie chimed happily. She was raising a glass of sparkling wine. For special occasions like this, she was allowed to have a little. Around the table were Zoie’s entire family and their extended family. Damon sat at the head of the table and Violet was next to him. On his other side was Zach, followed by the twins and Zoie. Sitting across the table next to Violet were Talia, Liam, Landon, and Ash. And then of course, her uncle Dylan, his wife, James, and Grandma Barbara were there too. Thanksgiving was always a big deal in the Van Zandt household. This year, it felt even extra special because after a decade or so, the family was complete again. Talia seemed most happy about it. She kept putting extra spoonfuls of turkey and sides on Asher’s plate.   “Mom, I’m full,” he laughed as Talia kept putting more food onto his plate. “You need to eat more, sweeti