Disclaimer: I don't own Eureka!
Timeline: Takes place a month after "I'll Be Seeing You", so spoilers up until then.
This fic is dedicated to Niall Matter (the actor who plays Zane Donovan) because today, October 20th, is his birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
And a special thanks to my betas: Picchic and RyaJynx, you guys ROCK!

A Fright at Global Dynamics: Part One

"This is like . . . straight out of a horror movie, and not even the kind with a good plot." Jo tosses Fargo a glare.

"There is no need to ask 'what else could go wrong' because we've definitely hit rock bottom."

"Well thanks for that assurance Zane." Sheriff Carter complains in a threatening tone. Dr. Blake shoots them a warning look. "Everyone just needs to remain calm. We can get through this."

"That's easy for you to say." Jo groans out under her breath.

"Virgins! Virgins never die in horror movies!"

"Shut up Fargo!" They choired together.

A Few Days Earlier

Ex-Deputy Josefina-Jo if you valued your life-Lupo hated the month of October. Not the month itself, of course. Her animosity was not directed towards the tenth month of the year, per say. The now head of GD security knew that October was nothing more than the beginning season of harvest and signified days becoming shorter and nights being longer. No Jo didn't hate the month of October.

It was the psychological effects the month of October had on people and the day at the end of the month especially that she hated. What Jo hated the most was the cheap thrills, the drunken debauchery, and the stupid shenanigans people would get themselves into. Sure there was a time that she had not only partaken in the festivities but actually enjoyed them. What little girl didn't go as some princess, fairy, ballerina, or a combination of the three? And sure there were the highly provocative and very indecent costumes of her teen years. When she got older and left adolescence she also left all that stuff behind. Now it was just plain annoying and calling it 'the time where all you geeks let your freak flag fly every year' was putting it mildly. And let's face it a town made up of super-Geniuses celebrating Halloween is just asking for trouble. Plus it didn't help there weren't any real vacation holidays during this period of time therefore day after day tension just builds right up with its only release being at the end of the month. And Jo wanted no part of that.

Jo finally found the one good thing about this new time, her job. As much she loved as working with Carter as his Deputy to solve the disaster of the week she was glad to have a steady nine to five job. Not that being the head of security was a pencil pushing, blue collar job; she did work at Global Dynamics after all, just come the 31st of October she was going to go straight home, lock the door, eat dinner on the couch, and have a B rated slasher movie marathon. The ones that are bound to be on that night with creatures of the night, blood and gore, death and mayhem, you know those types of movies and she was not to be disturbed till the next day. She glances at her desk calendar. Halloween comes out on a Sunday this year. On second thought maybe she would go to bed early, she did have work the next day.

"Lupo," she says answering her phone.

"Jo, could you come down to my office? For a sec, I need you to sign off on something."

Closing her files and putting them away she answers, "I'm on my way," and hangs up.

"Good you're here."

"What are you wearing?" Dark skinny jeans. White v-neck. And a dark navy blue jacket? Douglas Fargo definitely not in his usual attire, that was for sure.

"I'll explain later . . ." Now why didn't that sit well with Jo? Shaking the thought from her head Fargo directs her through his office and in front of his desk. He takes his seat leaving Jo to stand. Forcing here to bend a little to see the computer monitor.

"I can see down your blouse Lupo," came from the screen. Jo steps back folding her arms over her chest a little red in the face. Her expression masks her annoyance with anger.

Jo clears her throat, "You need my authorization for something?"

"Yeah you remember that project we put Zane on at the beginning of the month?"

'Yeah' Jo thought, 'the one that is trying to put me out of a job?'

"Well I've just completed said project." On the computer screen Zane leans back on his chair and folding his arms over his head with his feet propped up on the counter top. Ever since that kiss last month and when she refused to reveal anything to him, since then Zane had upped his antics. The worst was when they were alone together. From the beginning of the month he was temporarily reassigned into her section to upgrade the computer security system. Even though he was her subordinate he went out of his way to provoke and challenge her authority, but three years ago Jo Lupo swore she wasn't going to let him get to her and she was going to keep that promise.

"Jo Jo don't get your panties in a twist," that earns him a glare and he smirks back smugly. "You'll still have your job 'cause it's so damn-"

"I'm here because?"

Fargo takes it upon himself to her answer her first, "because we need you to come up with the pass-code. You are still the head of security." He pushes his keyboard in front of her and Jo quickly types in the new security password. Seconds pass and Zane says, "100%! Security has been updated. Someone will have to monitor the system for the next couple of days or so."

"But I've worked out most of the kinks." Zane looks directly at Jo as he says this, "So it should be working properly."

"Thanks for your hard work. Your work is very important. GD and I really appreciate it. Goodbye." Fargo types along his keyboard causing the screen to go blank. He removes his glasses and pulls out a small case. He runs a quick hand over his head causing his hair stick up on top. "So what do you think?" He asks gesturing to himself.

"Why are you wearing colored contacts?"

"It's part of the costume. I'm thinking about adding glitter to add authenticity. So what do you think?"

"I'm leaving." Jo turns on her heel.

"Jo don't go! I need to talk to you about . . . security? Yeah security!"

"I'm listening."

"So GD is holding a Halloween party-"

"I'm not going." Jo wanted nothing more than a quiet evening at home.

"But Jo you have to go! You're head of security and you can't just not go. I got Vincent to cater. And it's for all GD employees, so you wouldn't be doing your job of securing the employees. You can't just not go Jo!" Fargo babbles.

Jo shoots him a challenging glare.

"Besides it's the one of the few events the old Fargo did which people actually liked that and the Christmas Party every year. Plus old Jo went and we all need to keep up appearances. C'mon Jo where's your Halloween Spirit?"

At this Jo takes in a breath to calm herself and her rising temper. She exhales a cross of a sigh and a growl, defeated. "Fine!" If she had to go have to take one for the team then she was not going to be a happy camper about it. And she turns to leave.

"Oh and Jo? Costumes are mandatory."

"WHAT? You have gotta be kidding me."

"Afraid not Jo," Fargo says sheepishly. "Last year you went as-"

"I don't even want to know." And Jo makes her escape. Great not only was she working and not having that quiet evening at home she had to find a costume by the end of the week.

So who's ready for Halloween? I am! And I'm so over classes right now-.-

GAH Just a few more weeks.

Review?

P.S. Costumes are going to be fun ;)