We see Mike, and Eve at the Halloween store picking out costumes.
Mike:
Halloween-- it's an early Christian deal. Constantine made a deal with the Celts so that they would have Halloween, 'cause they figured on that day, the dead would return to earth, and we dress up spooky to ward off the dead.
Eve:
I know, dad.
She said slightly uninterested.
Mike:
Did I already tell you this story?
Eve:
Yeah, in the car.
Mike:
Oh. Wow. You don't see this much anymore--lady hobo. Huh?
He showed her the costume.
Eve:
Maybe.
She said giving a half smile.
Mike:
Eh, maybe. Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Lady ninja.
Eve:
Sure.
Mike:
Yeah. Here's one. Whoa. Here. Some kind of joke. Lady president. It could happen. (Chuckles)
Eve:
(Chuckles) Whatever you want, dad.
Mike:
What do you mean, whatever i want?Come on. Aren't you into this anymore?
Eve:
Sure, I am.
Mike:
Be honest.
Eve:
Dad, I'm super-psyched to go trick-or-treating with you. I know how much you like looking into our neighbor's houses.
Mike:
Listen, I know that trick-or-treating is something you and I do together, but if you're over this, I am... (Lowered voice) I'm okay with it.
Eve:
Really? I don't want to cause a medical problem.
Mike:
I'm really okay.
Eve:
I don't want to go trick-or-treating.
She said flat out.
Mike looked like he was punched in the gut as he exhaled heavily with an awkward smile.
Later Mike, and Eve were seen coming home. Mike wad holding two costumes
Eve:
Are you sure you're not mad?
Mike:
Yeah, I'm sure I'm not mad. I'm okay.
Eve:
It's just that I'm 13 now, and the whole dress-up thing kinda seems ridiculous.
Just then Vanessa dressed up as a pirate appears.
Vanessa:
Arr! (Gruff voice) Shiver me timbers!
Eve stared at her looking baffled.
Eve:
Isn't that the patch I wore when I had pinkeye?
Vanessa:
Oh, yeah.
She quickly ripped it off.
Eve:
Oh, that outfit is so embarrassing.
She goes upstairs.
Vanessa:
What's her problem?
Mike:
Well, maybe it's that we're used to seeing you more as a mom and less as a prostitute. I'm a pirate princess.
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Last Men Standing Jake Baxter insert.
FanfictionJake Baxter is the oldest, and only boy of Mike, and Vanessa Baxter. To save up on money he lives with his parents till he can find a place, and he currently works at Outdoor Man with his father. Aside from Eve he's the hope for the family.... Nah I...
