Coco and Lobo prepped early for Halloween.

Buying Jalapeños for chili the week before. I know. I was there. I’d seen.

Coco decorated the house for the season.

I know that too. I was there for a reason.

Before I could trick or treat, I was pressed into service.

All for a dog that made me quite nervous.

Then I went out for the night with my family.

And I stood in line to collect candy.

I felt like someone, or something, was looking over my shoulder.

Things got scarier as the night got darker and colder.

I nearly fell down a rabbit hole at Jen and Kelly’s but it was fun.

When I found Bluey, we sang like siblings chanting Redrum.

Headed home, I survived the rock show, evading the lead singer’s charms…

And made it back, safe and sound in my Coco’s arms.