It was 2 days before Halloween, and even though he hated it. He knew Julia loved it and this was Susannah's first Halloween.

After Julia had told him, about the fantasy she had years ago in the morgue, after the investigation about the vampire bite, he got an idea for a family costume.

After leaving work early, he made a quick trip to a couple of stores, before heading home.

Knowing, Julia was still at work, he let Ellie off with full paid day.

After, Susannah's nap, he measured her from head to toe to make sure her costume fit.

He couldn't believe how good she was during her measurements, "why are you such a struggle when I change your diaper, but no problem when I measure" he said in a child voice as he tickled her belly which made her laugh, "mama, will definitely love this idea. You will be the cutest baby bat ever" as he leaned towards her head and kissed her.

It was 3 weeks later, and William was so disappointed his costume idea didn't happen. He left work early again, knowing Julia would be with Miss Cherry on the set today, he decided to surprise her.

He heard voice through the sliding doors, and told her to stay put.

When he and Susannah revealed themselves in their costumes, she let go a cute laugh and was speechless.

"William, how did you?"

"Remember, the fantasy you told me in the morgue?"

She laughs, "William I had many fantasies of us in the morgue"

"The vampire one, about the bite…this is what gave me the idea. Plus it was Susannah's first Halloween."

She kisses him, "it was a still a great surprise. Maybe next year, we can go tricks or treats, as family I can dress as Mina?"

"How does that sound, Susannah?" William asks

She coos in response.

"Take that as a yes" Julia said with a giggle