After a few weeks of not writing "Things That Go Bump," I found I couldn't stay away from it for too long. So, being bored, I decided to write down some of the scenes that I meant to write, but either couldn't fit in or edited until they were completely different. There are four deleted scenes altogether—two from "Blessed Be the Ties that Bind," and two from "Slept So Long." Enjoy!
Things That Go Bump

The Deleted Scenes

"After all, newlyweds are always late," Jack said, winking.

"Gee, Jack," Stress said innocently, "I seem to remember that we were usually on time when we were newlyweds." She paused. "Oh, I hear the girls. Be right back." She exited promptly.

"Cowboy, you got dissed," Bumlets said, shaking his head.

*-*-*

" 'Scuse me, Mr. Dutchy," one of the girls—Katie?—said, tugging on Alex's sleeve. He looked down.

"Yes?"

"Are you Uncle Snoddy's wife?"

Alex choked on his Diet Coke. "I'm sorry?"

"Are you Uncle Snoddy's wife?" Katie repeated. " 'Cause he has his arm around you like Daddy puts his around Mommy and—"

"Bedtime, Katie," Stress said, picking up her daughter and leaving the room.

*-*-*

Alex looked down at Specs' body. Well. That was it, wasn't it? Princess' death had been avenged. The mission was over. Tomorrow morning he'd get up at seven-thirty, eat a quick breakfast, get changed, drive the forty-five minutes to Things That Go Bump Investigations, and have just a normal day at the office.

A normal life.

Without her.

Alex picked the stake out of the pile of ashes and turned it point towards him, looking at the craftsmanship of it. It was really quite well made, and well worth the money he'd spent on it.

"What's the point?" he whispered, running a finger along the stake. Then, with a swift movement, he shoved it into his own chest.

*-*-*

Alex hugged himself, shivering uncontrollably. He was horrified by what he had done, but he couldn't tear his eyes away from it.

The door opened and Alex slowly looked over, wondering in a sort of detached way what the person was going to think.

"Alex?" Snoddy said, coming in. He took in the scene, then stuck out a hand. "C'mon, Alex. Let's go home."

Alex reached out and took Snoddy's hand.

Thus is the true end of "Things That Go Bump." Thank you.