Part 2: Chapter 1

October 31

Chuck was sitting down on the living room couch crying. Chris came downstairs dressed as Batman and sat down next to Chuck.

"Chris Keller demands you dry those tears," Chris said. "There's no crying on Halloween."

"Beth dumped me," Chuck sobbed.

"What?" Chris asked.

"She told me she was ready to have sex, but I told her I wasn't ready," Chuck sobbed. "She abruptly dumped me. All she cared about was sex. I thought she actually liked me."

"I'm so sorry," Chris said. "I'm not going to the Halloween party."

"No," Chuck sobbed. "Go. I don't want you to miss the party because of me."

"Chris Keller wouldn't have fun knowing you were here alone," Chris said softly.

Chris hugged Chuck tightly.

"It's okay," Chris said softly. "Batman's here."

"Chris," Chuck said.

"Excuse me?" Chris asked.

"Mr. Wayne," Chuck said.

"Yes Chuck?" Chris asked.

"Go to the party," Chuck said.

"Okay," Chris said. "I'll go. Chris Keller, I mean Batman will bring you back a cookie."

"Thanks," Chuck sobbed.

After Chris left, Chuck continued to sit on the couch and watched TV. An advertisement for a new restaurant began to play.

"Beth liked food," Chuck sobbed.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Sorry kids!" Chuck shouted. "We have no candy! Go away!"

The knocking got louder. Chuck quickly wiped his face, got up opened the door. He was surprised to see Lydia and Lily dressed in matching witch costumes.

"Trick or treat!" Lydia cheered.

"Hey Chuck," Lily said. "I was taking Lydia around the neighborhood to trick or treat and we thought we'd stop by and say hi."

"That's nice," Chuck said.

Lily looked at Chuck's face and could tell his eyes were puffy.

"Chuck?" Lily asked. "Are you okay?"

"Beth dumped me," Chuck replied.

"I'm so sorry," Lily said before giving Chuck a hug.

December 1

Chuck nervously followed Chris into the kitchen. Chris sat the bag of food on the counter and sat down at the table.

"Sit," Chris said.

Chuck sat down across from Chris.

"So you had sex," Chris said.

"Yes," Chuck said. "With Beth."

"What about Lily?" Chris asked. "Did you break up with her?"

"Not yet," Chuck said. "But I'm going to."

"Chuck," Chris said. "You need to be careful."

"Beth and I used protection," Chuck said. "We were careful."

"That's not what Chris Keller meant," Chris said. "Be careful of how you handle this. If you're not careful, you'll break Lily's heart. Chris Keller messed up so many relationships because he wasn't careful about other's feelings. Don't be like me Chuck. And think of Jamie. He's Lily's cousin. If you break his cousin's heart, it will affect your friendship."

"I'll be careful of how I handle this," Chuck promised.

"Okay," Chris said. "Now are you okay?"

"Yes," Chuck said.

"Now come here," Chris said standing up.

Chuck stood up and walked around the table to Chris and they embraced tightly.

"Remember," Chris said. "You are like my son and I care about you."

"I care about you too," Chuck said. "Daddy."