The two had calmed and were sitting on the couch. They were actually chatting about things they usually didn't, and it was nice. But soon another trick or treater came, and after quickly gathering all the candy from the floor, they ran to the door.
It was a group of young boys and girls, and a mother who stood behind the pack, to escort them safely around. Scully hugged the bowl again, and Mulder took the pieces of candy out. He smiled at the small children as he gave them pieces of candy, an extra piece went to the one in the alien suit. After the group left, and Mulder walked back in her apartment, Scully followed with a smile. She sat down next to him on the couch again, resting the bowl on the table, keeping her smile. Finally Mulder turned to her, "What are you smiling about?" She hadn't realized it was so apparent, and she turned to face him better.
"Just how you were with those kids," She stated leisurely. Mulder frowned, "What do you mean?"
"Well, I mean come on Mulder, there isn't a lot of times I see you around children. And now, that I have, you're a lot better with them then I thought you would be, that's all." He nodded, "A lot of people think that for some reason."
The two sat in silence for a minute, until Scully frowned and turned toward him again, "Wait a minute. What are you doing here anyway?" Mulder smiled, "I was waiting for you to ask. I'm taking you some place."
"Where?" Scully asked firmly. "You'll see. It's like a Halloween party, it starts at nine, and goes till the early morning," Mulder grinned. "No I have to—"
"I know you have to work. But that's taken care of. I asked Skinner if he'd give us the day off tomorrow, and he said yes," Mulder seemed proud of himself. Scully lifted her head up and looked at him with her eyebrow up again.
"I know you better then you think I do." Scully nodded, he must've. "So why are we going to this particular Halloween party?" She wondered. Mulder smiled again, "I'm glad you asked. Ever since I was about sixteen I've gone to this same party. A lot of my friends, my only friends, are going to be there. It's like a reunion." Scully nodded, she was up for it.
TBC