UN HAPPY HALLOWEEN Dad let’s go I try not to pace in the family room while I wait for Dad But it’s hard not to It’s Halloween which means I have two places to be and no time to waste When Dad and I are finally in the van on the way to Mary Ann’s house I go over the schedule with him again I’ll call you when we’re done eating pizza Then you’re going to pick me up 8
from Mary Ann’s and take me to Pamela’s house so I can trick-or-treat Dad glances at me Are you sure you don’t want to just stay at Mary Ann’s I let out a breath Mom and Dad think that I’m trying to do too much in one night and that I should have picked either Mary Ann’s party or trick-or treating But I really want to do both things Dad please We’ve already talked about this 9
Aye aye Captain says Dad with a wink He and Mom are wearing matching pirate costumes to give out candy to trick-or-treaters trick-or-treaters I know he thinks his pirate imitation is funny but this is no laughing matter Dad when you pick me up please don’t forget to bring my Halloween costume so I can change in the van on the way to Pamela’s house I say as we pull up in front of Mary Ann’s house Be off with you matey Dad says in his pirate voice I know what to do I give Dad a smile as I get out of the van Thanks I say As I walk up to Mary Ann’s front door I think about who is coming to her party Zoe Arielle Danielle Hannah and Grace will all be here Chloe Jennifer April Emma Dawn and Brittany are going to 10
Pamela’s I really wish everyone could have done one thing together but that isn’t the case When I ring the bell Joey opens the door Happy Halloween he says He’s wearing vampire fangs that make his voice sound funny when he speaks I can’t help but laugh Great costume I say Thanks Joey says smiling I’m leaving to go trick-or-treating trick-or-treating with Pete and Devon he adds The girls are in Mary Ann’s room if you want to go up 11
