"Help," Kate says, dramatically draping herself over Derek's shoulder when she joins him. "Help me, I ate way too much and now I'm in danger of actually just exploding."

That's how she feels anyway, like she's a gigantic, waddling excuse for a human being. Thanksgiving has always been like this for her, especially at home with her family, and it's been years since she's had anything like this, a gathering with so many people. In a lot of way it's better, since her asshole grandparents aren't here and there's no real danger of anyone punching the turkey.