[ He is maybe, slightly, just a little bit regretful about that. The thought of Blue Sargent at the Ganseys' actual Thanksgiving sets a little fire burning in his stomach. He does not at all dislike it. ]
[ He gets that. He knows that it must hurt. That's probably why he thought of her, why she's the one he wanted to talk to about this. He doubts the others would feel as strongly about it in the same way. ]
So, Washington, then. We could take a few days. See the White House, if you like.
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We would eat pies for weeks.
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Still traditional, though. I ought to be getting calls from them now, bending my ear about going to Washington.
[ From Helen, at least. Possibly from his parents as well, if he'd neglected to answer. Or if he'd given the wrong answer. ]
Usually I'd be thinking of an excuse not to go. This year I wish I could.
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It'll be just like home.
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I don't have a house to show you here.
[ He is maybe, slightly, just a little bit regretful about that. The thought of Blue Sargent at the Ganseys' actual Thanksgiving sets a little fire burning in his stomach. He does not at all dislike it. ]
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And we save showing off your mansion for when we go home.
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Did she really just say that? ]
All right.
[ Did he really just say that? ]
Are you sure that's what you'd like to do? I was going to suggest we do something here. Something like make pies and cook turkey badly.
That's why I was asking you.
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Or we can stay here. Just not like home.
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[ He gets that. He knows that it must hurt. That's probably why he thought of her, why she's the one he wanted to talk to about this. He doubts the others would feel as strongly about it in the same way. ]
So, Washington, then. We could take a few days. See the White House, if you like.
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I just thought it might make you feel better... [ and she wants nothing more than to see him happy. ]
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I can't go home. I can't go to my parents' house, either, but I do have you.
[ ...wording. ]
All of you. There's plenty I have to be thankful for, so that's what I want. It doesn't matter where.
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Together would be nice.
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[ Clearing his throat. ]
We do have transport now. A road trip isn't out of the question.
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You know, I've never been to Washington.
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It might not be like the one I know. Parallel universes, and all. But I can show you what's familiar.
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[ He sounds less than upset about this fact. Actually, he's smiling into his handset. ]
We all come off a production line, don't we? All nicely dressed in red ties and shoulder pads.
If I ever make a single move towards Congress, Jane, please do all in your power to prevent me.
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If I see shoulder pads, I'm pulling the trigger.
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I'd appreciate that, yes. Likewise if I ever mention the Senate. I just can't warm to that.