[ Steve's childhood Thanksgiving celebrations had been rather humble as well, though not quite to that degree. A children's home? He frowns at the mention, realizing that Nadine's life had maybe been complicated even before the world gave in on itself. ]

I had a few small celebrations as a kid, and after my mom passed my best friend would invite me over. Then the war came and things got complicated after that.

[ To say nothing of him going into the ice and waking up in the future. That's a lot to explain to someone in the midst of a casual conversation. He shoots a glance back toward the house. ]

It means a lot to Sam. He grew up with some pretty ingrained traditions and I think it's important for him to keep to them, even here.

[ Which is good. It's nice for all of them to get together like this from time to time. ]