E.J. De La Pena

Cory doesn't realize how much someone meant to him until she passes away and he uses his memory of her to help Shawn's family get back together.

Cory and Shawn arrange for their families to spend Thanksgiving together, but the day doesn't go that well until Cory recites some valuable words of wisdom.

Topanga is upset when Cory misses her Sweet Sixteen dance, however, she quickly forgives him when she realizes the reason that Cory missed it.