The two members of the Thanksgiving Decorum Committee, Charles and Selena, sat in an unmarked car looking over their lists.
“That’s 28 Thanksgivings, 12 Friendsgivings, and four instances of total nonsense,” Charles said, satisfied. “That’s not bad work for us this year.”
“I really feel that we made the holiday significantly better,” Selena said. “We even pardoned a turkey.”
“I guess that’s it then,” Charles said. He started the car. “Do you want me to drop you off at your Thanksgiving?”
“Actually, no one invited me this year,” Selana said. “According to my sister, it’s not fun to have a referee at Thanksgiving.”
“It’s the great curse of the job,” Charles said. “People are afraid of the power and the prestige we bring to their meal, even though we did try lots of turkey and lots of sides this year.”
“So no Thanksgiving for you either?” Selena asked.
Charles shook his head. “I have a tradition. Do you want to join?”
“Sure!” Selena said.
“There’s a dine-in Pizza Hut off the highway I always visit. You’ll love it.”
“What’s the appropriate side for a Pizza Hut Thanksgiving?” Selena asked, going back into work mode.
“Now that question,” Charles said, “will be the main topic at dinner. Talk about a Happy Thanksgiving!”