“It’s Thanksgiving. Why would I bring cheesecake? If anything, I think the traditional pie is pumpkin.” His face contorts into an expression of disgust. “Every occasion calls for cheesecake. Random Tuesday? Cheesecake. Passed your final? Cheesecake. Failed your final? Two cheesecakes.” “Fine!” I laugh at his absurdity. “I’ll come over early and make a cheesecake.”

