"Only In Juneteenth"

## Synopsis

Despite Hank's excitement to let him carve the turkey this year, Bobby boycotts Thanksgiving after hearing John Redcorn's presentation at Tom Landry Middle School about what European settlers ("the white man") did to the Native Americans. John adamantly tries to get Joseph to engage in their Native American history, but Joseph shows no interest at all. John Redcorn continuously tries to get Joseph's attention and engage him somehow as a father, still to no avail. Meanwhile, Peggy is excited for another Thanksgiving Boggle tournament, but Luanne informs her that people are tired of them as Peggy gives grades instead of prizes--making it feel like school. So Peggy invents a game of her own called "Spin The Choice" as she finds out online that people like to spin and choose in their games. John Redcorn wants Joseph to embrace the Native American heritage. He wants Joseph to rise up and reclaim everything the Native Americans once owned. When Hank confronts Redcorn for telling Bobby about European settlers forcing Native Americans off their tribal lands, Redcorn claims he wants "his son back." He breaks down in tears to Hank, who flees in horror and discomfort.

On Thanksgiving Day at mealtime outside the Hill residence, Redcorn tries to talk to Joseph once more but Nancy stops him. Bobby holds his own booth separate from the dinner table, announcing that the Native Americans practiced a traditional meal where they would cook and eat their human enemies after war. He calls it a "Truly Native American Thanksgiving Tradition," which disgusts Joseph. Redcorn tells Joseph that his tribe has not practiced cannibalism for over 700 years, but Joseph shuns Redcorn and calls him a cannibal, causing Redcorn to run away in frustration. He goes home and begins smashing things in his trailer in anger. Joseph has more contempt for John than ever, but Nancy scolds Joseph and tells him how much John has really lost, and decides to tell Joseph everything about John Redcorn's background.

Dale drives over to Redcorn's trailer and hands him a to-go plate--the real leftovers. John Redcorn feels he is being low-balled yet again. He readies himself to tell Dale that he conceived Joseph. Dale is scared that John Redcorn may eat him and calls Hank, terrified. Hank goes over to smooth things out, and Bobby and Joseph insist on coming. Hank explains to Bobby that it is true that Native Americans have historically been mistreated, but that does not justify some of their traditions such as cannibalism. When Joseph arrives, John Redcorn plans to tell both Dale and Joseph. But Joseph gives an impassioned speech that subtly implies that Nancy has told Joseph the truth. Redcorn feels appeased, accepts the government's measly settlement of 12 acres and gives them to Dale to be accepted upon Redcorn's death, which will then be given to Joseph. It is next to a busy road, but they decide to try to make the most of it.

For the game rules and how to play, see the Spin the Choice (Game).

# Characters

* Andrew Brandtson (main)
* Huey III Firash Tut Enzokuhle
* Alan O'Dorcey
* Chief Sam O'Dorcey
* Maria O'Dorcey
* Ken Rashed Wilson
* Aliayah Wilson
* Aaron Wilson
* Hank Wilson
* Penny Wilson
* Conner Rashed Smollett
* Anne Smollett
* Jessa Smollett
* Sam Smollett
* Rayah Rashed Ahmed
* Khan Ahmed
* Khan Jr. Ahmed
* Chaima Ahmed
* Nia Ahmed
* Andrew Brandtson (main)
* Huey III Firash Tut Enzokuhle
* Alan O'Dorcey
* Chief Sam O'Dorcey

* Abram Lincoln Rashed (main)
* Andrew Brandtson (main)
* Huey III Firash Tut Enzokuhle
* Alan O'Dorcey
* Chief Sam O'Dorcey
* Rayah O'Dorcey