JD adjusted one of the napkins nervously, before returning it to the original position, then adjusting it again. He couldn't help being nervous, he hadn't thrown a Thanksgiving dinner since the last time, which ended up with himself having to treat Auntie Michelle at the hospital for a month, and Uncle Thomas commenting on what amazing beef soup he had made. Still, Uncle Thomas was into his fifties, his taste buds could be going downhill, right? How was he to know that Vegetable soup wasn't some rare form of beef? Or that the brownies didn't taste of feet. Everyone else liked them well enough, he didn't even see them get eaten! Sign of a good brownie, the guests wait until you're in the kitchen, and when you come back, they're nowhere to be found and they all say they loved them.
Still, JD had only cooked a little of the meal, leaving it mostly to the House Elves, who apparently loved the idea. The huge table was now spread out with detailed table mats and elegant plates, bowls and glasses, filled with various starters. The various forms of alcohol were in the minibar, the place looked and smelled great, JD was in jeans and a sweatshirt, and ready to greet his guests.
Jack and Gwen had been helping with the final preparations, well, Jack had been trying to help, Gwen had been awkward but actually helpful, and JD had tried his best not to drop things. Still, everything was all all ready, and the guests were due to arrive any minute.