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If you need a list of the cast of Cassidy's please refer to chapters 1 -- 36.
Lacy Alexis -- Sister to Valentina
Ellen McGraw -- Pregnant stalker and supermodel
The Cassidy Kennedy's
Derrick Cassidy Kennedy -- Suitor to Lacy Alexis
Amber Cassidy Kennedy -- Mother to Derrick
Senator Alan Cassidy Kennedy -- Father to Derrick
Jackson Cassidy Kennedy -- Brother to Derrick married to Pedro
Pedro Cassidy Kennedy -- Husband to Jackson, changed his name to Cassidy Kennedy after their marriage
Janice Cassidy Kennedy McGarrett -- Sister to Derrick
Bronson McGarrett -- Husband to Janice
Staff
Margaret Jones -- Assistant to Hayley
Brian West -- Assistant to Jake
Marvina -- New Housekeeper to Hayley and Jake
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The Christening for the twins had been postponed until the Sunday after Thanksgiving due to a water main break at the church, so Hayley and Jake would only be spending two days in Denver.
Brian West had prepared everything for Jake and Hayley's trip for Thanksgiving. He and Margaret had prepared a surprise for their return home...the house would be decorated for the holidays except for the tree. Hayley wanted to do it herself with Jake's help. Mason and Daniela would not be joining them, they were spending Thanksgiving in Connecticut and Frederick was coming. On Sunday they would meet at the church for the Christening of the twins who at four months old were very animated. Camilla always wanted her daddy to hold her while Carlos always wanted to be with his mommy.
Blake and Valentina along with Derrick and Lacy were invited to Mason's home for the holiday. Frederick would be flying in and Cook was sending pies with him to make their celebration complete.
Daniela insisted on making part of the dinner with the chef from Mason's restaurant doing the rest. Servers were hired and Daniela was excited about her first Thanksgiving in her new home.
As her family sat at the table, Daniela realized that she had much to be thankful for. She glanced over at Mason and grinned. He was handsome, loving and a great father. She couldn't ask for more and her father loved her. He was thinking of retiring in a year and she hoped he would move in with them.
Blake had brought two very expensive bottles of wine and Valentina had insisted on feeding Camilla and Mason chuckled to himself wondering how she was going to remain clean in her white blouse after feeding Camilla who loved to throw food.
Somehow Valentina managed. Camilla looked over at her daddy with a look that said 'see I can behave' as Valentina shoved a spoonful of baby food into her mouth.
Derrick had his hand on Lacy's knee the entire time. He was very possessive of her. He also watched her with the twins. She had a few things to learn, but he felt that Lacy would be a good mother.
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Hayley and Jake had settled into newlywed bliss. They enjoyed each other's company. Jake was attending school. He found studying the law to be not only interesting, but because of the formula he was able to retain more.
They used the playroom now and again, but Hayley was perfectly happy sitting at Jake's feet or being over his lap as he spanked her beautiful behind.
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They flew out to Denver on Thanksgiving eve and spent the holiday with all of the Cassidy's. Helen was beside herself with joy and gushed all over Quinn who at three months pregnant had now opened the door for Brandon and Samantha to begin trying.
Jonah was grinning as well as his father slapped him on the back congratulating him.
Denise and Daniel hadn't spent a great deal of time with any of their family and vowed to make that a priority. They invited Brandon and Samantha to spend some time with them.
Hayley and Jake were happy to see everyone. They would all be flying back to New York the day after Thanksgiving to get ready for the christening of the Chadwell twins.
Hayley spent some time with Cook downstairs. He would also be coming back to New York since he was invited by Frederick to attend the christening.
There would be no sex amongst other members of the family ever again. It was now time for procreation and starting your own line of the Cassidy dynasty.
Matthew took a walk with Hayley and Samantha. "I'm glad the ritual part of our lives is over. You know why we do what we do and I'm sure you will be looking with dread over the next twenty one or so years when you have your own children, just as your mother and I did, but I assure you that you will understand. As time goes on you'll forget about it until it rears its ugly head and your son or daughter tells you that they are getting married.
Until then, love your children as your mother and I have loved you and instill the ritual into them without giving them any details. The Ritual must continue and must thrive. You two are the future."
Hayley and Samantha both understood. Hayley really understood more than her father and Samantha. Her classes with Kenneth brought new insight every day and she was committed to ensuring that the Ritual continued for the sake of the country and the Cassidy family.
The current vice-president of the Board was retiring. Ian Barkley Cassidy was 90 and he wanted to spend the rest of his life with his wife who wanted them to move to Thailand. Kenneth wanted Hayley to take his place and would be putting it to the vote at the next meeting.
Thanksgiving day brought about a wonderful dinner and great conversation. Jake marveled at how much things had calmed down. They were just a typical family having a typical dinner. He began to relax and realize that this would work.
After a night of singing, drinking, card games and chess they all went to bed by one. In the morning at ten three SUV's loaded with bags went to the airport. In a 14 seater plane, Jake, Haley, Helen, Matthew, Quinn, Jonah, Denise, Daniel, Cook, Samantha and Brandon along with pies, a small turkey, some candied yams and a ham boarded.