60. TENDER

~ Violet ~ - - - - - Two Weeks Later - - - - - “Do you think she’ll like these?” Damon asked, holding a bouquet of flowers and an expensive bottle of wine in his hand. “She’ll love it,” Violet said reassuringly. “Now come on, we’re gonna be late,” Violet was pulling Damon’s hand and leading him out of the room. She was wearing her favorite floral dress and sweater while Damon was wearing his signature suit and jacket. They looked sharp and ready for Thanksgiving dinner tonight at the Carvey apartment. Violet had promised her mom that she’d introduce Damon to her and Thanksgiving seemed like the perfect occasion. Barbara got really excited when she heard Damon was coming, but the same couldn’t be said for Dylan. He couldn’t be less enthused while Barbara went all out to prepare her famous turkey and stuffing.  Violet chose to ignore Dylan’s apathetic attitude and joined her mom in excitement. They had been planning and waiting for this day to come for weeks. Violet told her mom many sto