Someone told Omaha at work that the holidays were only for the kids in the family. He didn't quite believe them but would hate for that to be so. Would it be lonely in the future if he and Sheena didn't have children?
At least there was Minnie and Josh and their clan to help celebrate Thanksgiving and to get a good start on Christmas, decorating the house and making gingerbread cookies. Perhaps they weren't like other families, but he was glad Minnie hadn't stayed with his cousin. He liked Josh and learned a lot from him, just from watching him with the girls.
The next day he even stayed with Josh and the girls while Minnie and Sheena went thrifting. Yes, Minnie wasn't one who was out to consume too much. Still, it gave Sheena a chance to catch up with her friend who was busy with college courses and her family.
He hated to think it, but Josh was probably his best friend these days. He'd lost touch with Taylor. Even so, Taylor did call him Thanksgiving night and they had a good heart to heart which did make Omaha feel better about his friendships, after all.
There were Ed and Betty who were like an extended family, and he'd gotten to know more of the neighborhood these days. It was good to feel tight with those around him. Honestly, he'd never expected to have this feeling. It was then he truly knew the meaning of a tribe. Looking out for each other and celebrating each other's happiness helped him know he truly had loved ones around him.
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