Emily for Real (2012)
“You got to dress up and go out in the dark where everything felt so strange. Shadows and streetlights. Kids in costumes knocking on doors. Trick or treat!
I’m the one in charge of giving out candy. Dad was never into this, and now Mom has me as an excuse not to answer the door and pretend to be amazed and say, “What do we have here? Oh, my, a monster!” when all the time you know it’s Sam or Finn from down the street.
Two kids dressed up as teddy bears are holding their pillowcases open.... I say, “I don’t think teddy bears eat candy. I’m sure they only eat berries.”
One of the kids pulls off her mask and says, “I’m not a teddy bear. I’m Lily.” That cracks me up.
I grab another handful of candy, and then I see Leo walking along beside a small pink rabbit. The rabbit’s got long, floppy ears and sparkly whiskers and it’s holding a basket. They turn and walk toward our door, where I’m standing with this handful of candy kisses and a surprised look on my face.MoreLess
I’m the one in charge of giving out candy. Dad was never into this, and now Mom has me as an excuse not to answer the door and pretend to be amazed and say, “What do we have here? Oh, my, a monster!” when all the time you know it’s Sam or Finn from down the street.
Two kids dressed up as teddy bears are holding their pillowcases open.... I say, “I don’t think teddy bears eat candy. I’m sure they only eat berries.”
One of the kids pulls off her mask and says, “I’m not a teddy bear. I’m Lily.” That cracks me up.
I grab another handful of candy, and then I see Leo walking along beside a small pink rabbit. The rabbit’s got long, floppy ears and sparkly whiskers and it’s holding a basket. They turn and walk toward our door, where I’m standing with this handful of candy kisses and a surprised look on my face.MoreLess
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