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Thanks to God'sChild and DarkAngel for the reviews!! You can blame (thank?) God'sChild for this update. Enjoy.

The party, which had started as simply a rowdy dance, had now gotten a bit out of hand. That was most likely due to the large amounts of alcohol consumed.

"Great party!" called Corpse Kid. Jake had been complimented on the party several times now. He was grinning the famous Skellington full moon grin. Everyone seemed to be having a great time.

Perhaps too good a time. He really ought to get that guy off the chandelier...it would be hard to explain to Mom and Dad if the prized crystal chandelier was shattered. Jake had done a pretty good job of hiding the delicate possesions from the crowd.

Now, they had originally not invited that many people. But each person took a friend or two, so now about a seventy-hundred people were packed in Skellington Manor. It was a good party house. But Jake hadn't known the extent of the party-goers until he saw a, well I suppose he'd have to call him a 'family friend'.

The Mayor was there.

This could be disasterous. After all, the Mayor could tell Jack about the wild party that happened while he was gone. Jake strode purposely over to him.

"Hmmm...this was on Cupid's list of must-sees." Jack said reading off the list. He looked up.

"The Tunnel of Love?" questioned Sally. Jack shrugged. "Why not? Its nice and dark inside."

Sally blushed. Jack chuckled darkly. "You aren't afraid of the dark are you dear Sally?" She shook her head.

"Not as long as I have my Pumpkin King..." she said shyly. Jack grinned, and they boarded a small heart-shaped boat.

"Mayor!" Jake said, mimicking his father's voice to a tee.

"Jake! Does your parents know about this party???" asked the mayor, his angry face on.

Jake thought quickly. "Of course Mayor. You don't think I would try this without their permission? Really mayor. Now, would you like a refreshment?" he said smoothly, leading the mayor to the food and drink table.

The Mayor reached for a drink. Jake stopped him. "No no no mayor. Dad said he had a special bottle of wine for you. I'll go get it, you stay there." he instructed. Jake burst into the kitchen where Sam, Suzy, and Harry were for the moment.

"Quick!! Suzy, I need some deadly nightshade, enough for the weekend. Sam, get some forget-mees from the patch in the grave yard. Harry, get me a small bottle of wine from the cellar." Jake demanded. The others stared at him.

"Well? Get going! Its the Mayor!" The others scattered. Jake took a deep breath, willing himself to calm down. He went out to the mayor.

"Just a minute mayor, I sent Sam to get the bottle. I'm sure she'll be right up." he assured. The mayor nodded happily.

that dern mayor. Anyway, please review!!!