Two months later...
Oogie was finally gone for good.
His miscreant henchmen could cause no one else further harm ever again.
Halloween Town would know peace forevermore, and Thorn smiled at the thought. She stared out the window of her new office in Town Hall, a thing she didn't know existed until she became holiday leader, and merely stared, watching her citizens prep for the next Halloween and go about their daily lives, happy that they would be able to carry out business as usual without having to worry about something going wrong.
"Thorn, are you listening?"
The Mayor's call brought Thorn back to her present and she looked at him with a smile on her face. "Sorry, Mayor," she muttered sheepishly. "I just can't help but be happy. No one will ever be in danger, and Halloween can be a success uninterrupted forever now. I'm happy the darkest age of Halloween Town has finally come to an end."
The Mayor could only pause at her words and genuine smile. But his own cheer soon matched his proud Pumpkin Queen's, and he replied, "Of course. I didn't think about that for a moment. I'm sorry, Thorn."
"No, Mayor, it's all right. Maybe we should wrap up for the day. I think I'd like to take a walk."
"But the plans for next Halloween!"
Thorn looked at the Mayor as his face changed from happy to sad, and let out a sigh. "We have plenty of time to make it absolutely perfect and bone-chilling, Mayor. Try to relax. A calm, calculated mind will yield us the best results."
Before he could reply, Thorn stepped out of the office and left Town Hall.
Her parents were waiting for her there, and embraced her. Thorn yelped in surprise, but couldn't help but laugh.
"How are the plans coming along?" Jack asked Thorn briefly.
"Horrifyingly wonderful, Papa," she replied. "Next year's Halloween is sure to be a scream."
"I certainly hope so."
"Jack, Thorn, why don't we go home and get some tea?" Sally cut in. "We have plenty of time for you to collaborate on Halloween while I get Thorn's new outfit made."
"Mama's right. Let's get home."
All in agreement, the Skellington family set off for their home, knowing that their happily ever after had finally come.
END