"Connor, I was talking to Emily about Homecoming at practice this afternoon and we where discussing the idea of making it for football and basketball this year, since it will be the last football game of the season and two days later you guys start basketball." Tomorrow suggested as Connor was leading her on patrol.

"That's incredible, but don't you think the school board might have a problem with it?" Connor asked.

"Why should they? It's horrible that football gets all the attention when there are so many other good sports out there."

"Like synchronized slaying."

"Yeah, you know you'd think I'd be mad, but I have felt so good since I told Riley and Max about Aunt Faith. Did you know that they installed a new alarm system, stocked up on weapons, and went so far as to do an un-invite on our dads and me? No one with fangs is getting near her." Suddenly Tom became speechless as she saw in the middle of the cemetery a blanket and a picnic basket. "What is this?"

"Well I figured since I never get you alone except for patrol that patrol would have to be extra special."

"Connor"

"Wait there's more" and he handed her a box.

"Oh it's a little basketball necklace."

"Yeah that's the surprise. Emily is going to get football sweetheart this year, but you're basketball sweetheart. It was kind of unanimous. I mean football wanted you, but basketball wasn't going to give up without a fight. Besides, I know you miss your crucifix so I just thought that instead of a necklace that reminded you of who are. You could have a necklace that reminds you of who loves you."

Tomorrow kissed him deeply, the picnic totally forgotten, "How could I forget."