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Olivia “So, you have this place all to yourself for the whole week?” Liam asked mess I was peeling apples for the pie I was going to bake. “Yep, Anthony went home and Brett has a game but it is near where he lives, so he was able to get home too for the holiday.” I said to Liam. “How come you didn’t go home?” Liam asked me. “I can’t afford to and my parents can’t afford to get me either. So, I’m stuck here. It is ok, I done this for 4 years now.” I told Liam. “Wait, you haven’t had Thanksgiving with your family for 4 years?” He asked me. “Nope, there never is money when your dad gambles it away, so family reunions just don’t happen.” I told Liam, choking down the sadness that comes over me when I think of my family situation. “Come here.” Liam said to me. I put the paring knife dow