October 31th - 6:30 p.m.
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. Alex hugged the bowl again, and Bobby 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 Bobby walked back in her apartment, Alex followed with a smile. She sat down next to him on the couch again, resting the bowl on the table, keeping her smile. Finally Bobby turned to her. "What are you smiling about?" She hadn't realized it was so apparent, and she turned to face him.
"Just how you were with those kids." Alex stated leisurely.
Bobby frowned. "What do you mean?"
"Well, I mean come on, Bobby, 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." Alex was being honest.
Bobby nodded. "A lot of people think that for some reason."
The two sat in silence for a minute, until Alex frowned and turned toward him again. "Wait a minute. What are you doing here anyway?"
Bobby smiled. "I was waiting for you to ask. I'm taking you some place."
"Where?" Alex asked firmly.
"You'll see. It's like a Halloween party, it starts at nine, and goes till the early morning." Bobby grinned.
"No I have to..." Alex began but was cut off before she could finish.
"I know you have work to do. But that's taken care of. I asked Deakins if he'd give us the day off tomorrow, and he said yes." Bobby seemed proud of himself.
Alex lifted her head up and looked at him with her eyebrow raised.
Bobby gave her a knowing grin."I know you better then you think I do."
Alex nodded. "So why are we going to this particular Halloween party?" She inquired to her partner with the slightest bit of suspicion coloring her voice.
Bobby 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, or sorts."
Alex nodded, she was up for it. "Oh alright. It could be fun." She grudgingly agreed. This wasn't like her partner so she was curious. Her curiosity is what lead her to agree.
