Family Love on Thanksgiving
As the night drew to a close, Thankful Thomas and Dorothy settled into their cozy armchairs, feeling grateful and content after their joyous Thanksgiving dinner. The warmth of the crackling fireplace and the soft glow of the lamp cast a comforting ambiance, perfect for reflection.
“You know what I am most thankful for,” said Thankful Thomas, his eyes shining with sincerity. “It’s so good to have Jocelyn back in our lives.”
Dorothy nodded in agreement, her expression filled with empathy. “I can’t imagine the pain and suffering she endured living with those cult members for 22 years.”
Thankful Thomas’s voice was filled with conviction. “Jocelyn seems happy to be free, and she’s the reason I’m so thankful this Thanksgiving.”
Dorothy smiled, her eyes sparkling with tears. “Me too. It’s also good for Quincey to have her mother back in her life.”
As they sat in comfortable silence for a moment, Thankful Thomas spoke up again. “Now that the shock has worn off and Thanksgiving is over, I think we should consider seeing a family counselor.”
Dorothy’s expression turned thoughtful. “We will have questions and concerns, and I don’t want to sweep them under the table. Knowing she’s alive and what she went through makes me feel like we didn’t look hard enough for her.”
Thankful Thomas nodded, his brow furrowed in concern. “We were told by the detective that she probably ran away, so we eventually stopped looking for her. We should have kept going.”
Dorothy’s voice was gentle but firm. “We can go through many scenarios of what we should have done, but I want to focus on the fact that Jocelyn is now home, and she’s safe.”
Thankful Thomas’s expression softened, his eyes filled with understanding. “You’re right. She needs us to stay strong.”
Dorothy’s gaze turned to Quincey, who was now an adult with questions and feelings of her own. “Quincey is going to need us too. She’s not a child anymore, and I’m sure she’ll have many questions.”
Thankful Thomas nodded in agreement. “We don’t want either one to feel uncomfortable. Let’s get some sleep.”
As they retired to their bedroom, Dorothy smiled, feeling grateful for their family’s reunion. “Good night, my dear.”
“Good night,” Thankful Thomas replied, his voice filled with love and appreciation.
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