Halloween rolled around at the veterinary clinic. Nicole sported some adorable gray cat ears and a painted nose and whiskers. She stood at the front desk talking to Sherrie at the end of the day. “So, you guys got plans tonight?” Sherrie asked.
“Not really. I think we’re just gonna pick up a pizza and watch scary movies all night.”
“Ooo, that sounds fun,” Sherrie said.
“Yeah, I’m excited. I love Halloween,” Nicole added.
The bell rang and Mark walked in. “Hey, girl. You ready to go?”
She nodded at him in response. “See you tomorrow,” she told Sherrie.
“Have a good night,” Sherrie said. She smiled at Mark and he flashed one back at her.
Mark and Nicole grabbed a pizza then headed down the highway toward home. She held her hand out the window, enjoying the unseasonably warm air for th
