"Happy Halloween, my dear!" the Doctor said as River came down the stairs. He was leaning up against the Tardis console wearing a Stetson, cowboy boots, and an old western style jacket.

"What are you wearing?" River was used to her husband wearing odd clothing, but this was weird.

"I'm a cowboy. It's my Halloween costume," he said, feigning disappointment that she didn't know. He looked her up and down. "Where's yours?"

"I'm not wearing one. Are we going out?"

"We're going to hand out candy! In America! And what do you mean you're not wearing one? Go get one! You can't give kids candy without it."

She looked at him for a moment. "Okay. I'll be back in a few minutes. Make sure you land the Tardis on the right day."

"When have I ever not?" He received a laugh from her at that comment. He just shook his head in amusement and grabbed the bowl of assorted candies from next to him.

River came down the stairs wearing a black dress with orange cross-stitches along with a black and orange witch's hat and a broom in her hand. He smiled at her and she smiled back.

"Ready?" he asked.

"When you are," she replied, and they both began to work the Tardis. Though he'd never said anything out loud, he liked when they worked the Tardis together; it was how it should be. He and his wife, together. If only it could always be like that.

The Tardis landed and the Doctor moved two chairs over to the now open door and sat down, the candy bowl rested on his lap.

"Now we wait for the children."

"They sat and waited for a little while, but no one came. Suddenly his shoulders dropped. A moment later, he said, "Hang on. I'll be right back."

Moving the bowl onto her lap, he got up and sprinted deeper into the Tardis. There was a rummaging sound, and River grimaced as the Doctor spilled the contents of the closet. He came back a moment later with a wooden sign and a marker. He took them outside the Tardis and put the sign in the ground, sprawling 'Candy Here' on the front with the marker.

"That should do it!" He looked definite, though she was doubtful.

It was getting colder, and the wind was picking up. River shivered, moving her arms closer around her.

"Are you cold?" the Doctor asked, reaching over to touch her arm lightly.

"I'm fine. Just a bit chilly." She didn't want him to worry.

He took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders, rubbing her neck.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. Hey, look- trick-or-treaters!" He nearly screamed.

Two young children, a girl and a boy, walked up to the Tardis. "Trick or treat!" they said n unison. "Here. You can take a few," River said, holding out the bowl with a warm smile on her face. They each took a handful and thanked her

Before they turned away, the Doctor started talking. "What are you dressed as?"

"I'm a fairy," the girl said.

"And I'm an alien!" The young boy was dressed in a green outfit with a bright green mask that had antenna.

"Well that's just silly, aliens don't look like that," the Doctor said.

"They don't?"

"Of course not. They look more… extraterrestrial. Like me."

"Are you dressed as an alien?"

"No, I'm a cowboy."

"Where's your cowboy jacket?"

"Well, my wife got cold, so I gave it to her to wear."

"Awww," the girl said, and he brother made a face, making River smiled.

The children bade them farewell and left.

"An alien… Everyone knows aliens don't look like that," he said, and River laughed. "Well Mrs. Song, I'm going to go change into a different costume. We don't want the children to get bored."

He kissed her on the cheek and went back into the Tardis to change, leaving River to watch for more people.