It’s getting to be that time of year again and I cannot wait. I am super excited for Halloween literally for no reason I have no idea why I’m this excited.
Coraleye: See, Grandpa? Here they are! You see that ring? Glo proposed to Coni! He proposed with Grandma Aggy's ring that you passed down to him. Isn't that just so beautiful?
Coraleye beams as she proudly flips through each of Coni and Sunglo's holiday-themed engagement photos:
Seymour lovingly gazes at the photos, his trembling hands clinging to Coraleye, her arms wrapped securely around him. While Seymour may not fully grasp the concept behind the holiday-themed attire in the pictures, or the logistics of his grandson's unconventional three-way marriage, his heart overflows with love, unwilling to ever let her go.
Seymour: [Croaking voice] Oh! Ha-ha! How about that... she said "yes"?
Coraleye: [Nods enthusiastically] Mm-hmm. She sure did, Grandpa.
Meanwhile, Tycho watches intently, mentally capturing each moment, as the love of his life and his cherished friend and mentor engage in this heartfelt exchange. He understands why Coni rushed to celebrate Winterfest before the elections and why emotions run so tender for him—it's a fleeting moment, and things will never be like this again.
Tycho: [Trying to get out of his own head] Hey, Sy— maybe if you're feeling up for it, you can officiate their wedding too? [Swallows hard] Like you did Coraleye's...
Seymour smiles at Tycho and nods in agreement, squeezing Coraleye tightly once again.
Coraleye: Love that idea, honey. I'm sure they would too.
Coraleye is just about to suggest Sy blow out his candles on his special zombie birthday cake, when the doorbell rings.
Coraleye: Oh! A trick-or-treater! Tyke, do you mind staying with Grandpa while I—
Kirsten: You two go ahead. I've been stuck in the bathroom the past 15 minutes, missed most of the movie, and I want to try to get your Grandpa to catch me up!
When you're the Queen, there is only one person you can be on Spooky Day - Briyoncé. She's joined by Ella Ivy who performs alondside her mom. Of course, you cannot forget Emmitt Z who's always cheering on his girls while wearing Briyonce merch!
Coraleye: Well, I think the trick-or-treaters seem to be satisfied for the night. Think we should call it?
Tycho arches an eyebrow, his gaze lingering on Coraleye. She playfully giggles as he reaches for her like a greedy child grabbing for their treats, pulling her onto the shoe bench with a yearning intensity. Candy spills from the bowl, unnoticed in the heat of their interaction.
Tycho: Maybe a few more minutes can't hurt. Just to be sure.
Candy scattered everywhere, the sounds of their fervent kisses are hushed by the thriller playing from the living room TV on full volume, where Seymour and Kirsten's attention remains captured.
Tycho: [Reluctantly whispers] Baby, please... it'd be impossible to explain this if we got caught...
Coraleye: [Giggles] I guess you're right. Here, help me pick up this mess.
As Coraleye places the candy bowl back on the table, Tycho trails behind, grabbing her hand.
Tycho: I think you got me hooked...
Coraleye: [Laughs softly] Oops...
Tycho: Still planning on sharing the rest of your Grandma Agnes encounter with Seymour? I'm sure he'd love to hear more, it'd be a great birthday gift.
Coraleye: [frowns and hesitates] I... guess I should, huh? Considering it's likely his last —
Tycho: Shh... No. Don't say that. Come here.
Coraleye silently throws her arms around him, and he gently rocks her, soothing away her fears.
Tycho: Ready, darling?
After a beat, they gather their composure and head toward the living room. Kirsten, having just finished up in the restroom, looks at them with a knowing "I was your age once" grin.
Kirsten: Ah, there you two are. Done handing out your goodies? Grandpa's been so excited to hear more about your visit with Grandma Agnes! What did she tell you next, sweetheart?
Coraleye: Oh lots of things! On the way back, she gave me lots of life advice, family anecdotes, and we also talked about love... [discreetly looks back and winks at Tycho] But the real highlight was when she walked me through what I'd argue is the most important chapter of her life: the story of how you, Grandpa, came to be.