The couple looked deep into each other's eyes after they shared the tender moment with each other. Sally then snapped out of her entranced state and blushed a deep crimson red. Jack smiled at her flustered state.
"Sally, I couldn't thank you more for your help this Christmas night. I apologize for my ignorant behavior. I never realized that you would go as far as to get yourself in trouble like that. I'm so glad your safe but is there anyway I could make it up to you?" Jack held her hands and looked at her with his empty black eye sockets that almost seemed to glimmer with guilt. Sally's smile faded for a moment until she had bust out into a larger smile. Her eyes looked up at him with warmth and forgiveness.
"Jack, you have to make up nothing. As long as your here, I'll be fine." Sally replied. Her reply had consoled Jack when his worried face had rested. Sally then realized that she was with the pumpkin king but it wouldn't be for long.
She would eventually have to return to Dr. Finklestein and she knew he wouldn't be happy. Hopefully, he would cut her some slack and give her some more freedom since Jewel was created. But right now, she didn't care. She was with Jack and that was all that mattered to her.
Days had passed and she was eventually able to sneak out once in a while to see Jack. Sadly, Dr. Finklestein had become fed up with her actions and decided to lock her in for good. Sally was know bound with a ball and chain to her leg as punishment. But that didn't stop Jack from seeing her. The doctor eventually realized that they had been in a relationship, it wasn't too hard to tell with those two lovebirds so the doctor didn't mind. He did have high respect for the pumpkin king after all.
What he didn't expect was Jack to finally come to his wits and notice Sally's ever growing love for Jack. Despite the trouble those two caused for him, Dr. Finklestein was happy for the pumpkin king and his creation. As for the other citizens of Halloween Town it took a while for them to get used to the change. Most of the citizens were accepting but others had a difficult time. It was a while before Jack had confirmed the "rumors" of Jack and Sally's relationship. Sally was quite nervous of announcing it publicly but Jack was eager to show off his wonderful girlfriend. But he understood the fear of the townsfolk not accepting such a thing and he respected her for that. Many people did love the pumpkin king after all.
Sally would get a few glares here and there from some of the other women around but Jack made sure she felt welcomed. Other than that, the townsfolk were happy for their beloved pumpkin king. Everything was going well between the two. It was almost as if it were a dream that was until another nightmare was about unfold.