Halloween: Sins of a father

Chapter one

"Steven. Breakfast is ready." Kara Strode called out to her son.

"Coming, Mom!" Steven yells from upstairs. Kara heard rapid footsteps going downstairs and into the kitchen. Steven was nicely dressed. His pants were wrinkle free, shirt tucked in, hair nicely combed, and his glasses were looking polish. He ate his waffles and eggs slow and steady and drinking his juice without slurping. Kara eyed her son suspiciously while drinking her coffee. Steven grab his empty plate and cup and went for Kara's as well.

"Let me wash your dishes as well, Mom" Steven says as he goes to the sink and began washing the dishes.

"What do you want ,Steven?" Kara asked.

"What do you mean?" He replied innocently.

"You never wash mines or yours father's dishes. And your dress up all nice." Kara explain.

"Okay. You caught me." Steven sigh. "I want to go to the Halloween class trip to Chicago. But, you and Dad get so weirded out every Halloween."

Kara visible shook when Steven mention Halloween. She can never forget what happen almost thirteen years ago.

" You guys never let me and Danny go trick or treating alone. Dad always calls us all the time to see if we're okay, and you never let Danny go to any Halloween parties." Steven explain.

"Steven, your father and I love you and we want you to be happy. But, I don't think going to Chicago is a good idea." Kara said softly.

Steven's eyes watered, but no tears shed. Kara only wants her son to be happy, but she can't risk his safety. What if he comes back. Steven open his mouth to say something, but a honk was heard outside.

"Your bus is here, sweetie. Go or you'll miss it." Kara said while putting his backpack on him. Steven looked at her before he ran for the bus. Steven climbed on the bus and sat next to Jeffrey Dune, his best friend.

"So? How it go? Did your Mom said yes?" Jeff ask.

Steven shook his head.

"What!? But you dressed all nice and polite! How can she says no?" Jeff exclaimed.

Steven took off his glasses and begin to clean the frame, which fogged up.

"It's not fair. I'm thirteen and I can be really responsible. I never been in trouble in my life." Steven said.

"Don't worry, bro. We have two more days till the permission slip is due. We'll find a way to convince your parents to go." Jeff said while putting his arm around Steven. Steven couldn't help but smile at his friend.

"Your right. I will convince Mom and Dad to let me go on this trip." Steven said with determination in his brown eyes.

Kara ran her fingers through her hair and sigh.

She honestly wanted Steven to go to his trip, but she can't risk that monster having him. Would Michael have killed that innocent baby? Yes he would. Steven isn't like Michael. He was a smiling baby growing up. She doubt Michael was like that as a toddler. Kara suddenly felt arms wrapped around her waist and felt kisses on her neck. She turn around to see her husband, Tommy Doyle smiling at her.

"Good morning, sleepyhead." She tease.

"Good morning to you too." Tommy reply.

Kara suddenly stop smiling and frowned.

"What happen?" Tommy ask.

"Steven wanted to go on a overnight trip to Chicago and I told him, no."

"Kara, he's thirteen. Steven can take care of himself."

"The trip is on Halloween."

Tommy then understood why Kara refuse to let Steven go. In four days will be the 30th anniversary of the Halloween murders. The anniversary where he saw The Shape. This Halloween will be special. Michael will definitely come back. But he won't let Michael interfere with Steven's life. He won't let Steven be afraid of him.

"Kara, I think we should let him go." Tommy said quietly.

"Are you crazy!?" Kara sherike. "He'll be in danger! Especially if he's alone!"

"Michael will never think he's in Chicago. He'll first search Haddonfield, which we don't even live there."

"I don't know. I have a feeling he'll find him."

"He won't Kara. Just the make you feel better, I will follow Steven without him knowing. And if Michael does find him, I'll stop him like last time. I won't let the boogeyman run Steven's like."

Kara stared deep into Tommy's eyes and let out a sigh.

"Alright. I trust you. You never been wrong before." Kara agreed.

Tommy hug her and silently vow to protect Steven and won't let Kara fear for Steven. He will protect him like the day he found Steven on the bus station.