Chapter 53--Thanksgiving

*Amber* “Ryan, the turkey, I think it’s been in the oven way too long,” I say as I place the last batch of cookie dough on the metal tray. Ryan shoots me a smile, before taking long strides to the oven. I watch him slip on a mittens and stifle a chuckle at how comical he looks in them. I watch him pull out the large pan containing a whole turkey and placing it on the counter. He turns to me, a smile on his perfectly shaped lips. I've stared at them for months and still cannot get over how perfect they are. “The turkey looks perfect,” he grins, his eyes trailing to the bump on my belly. Ryan places his hand on my baby bump, rubbing it slightly. “Don’t you think you should get some rest? You’ve been cooking non stop since 7am, I know it’s for Thanksgiving dinner, but I don’t want you and the baby stressed.” I chuckle, reaching for his face and cupping them in my small hands. “I’m fine, honey, and besides, I want to be the one to prepare the meal for your parents.” Ryan sighs and s