AFTER THE SCARES

Relief shone on their faces when they finally saw the bright moonlight outside. They had made it. The pair posed for a picture of victory in front of the haunt sign, leaning in close with adrenaline still pumping through them. For a final scare, a porcelain doll with a bloody axe came up behind them and photobombed them.

Parr took Hodel to his car but on the way there they were intercepted by a nervous family questioning their experience in the house, contemplating going in. They laughed as they reflected on their night together and Parr honestly told them “it wasn’t too bad.” Hodel respectfully disagreed as she was not a thrillseeker.

As the two approached Parr’s Jeep, Hailey exclaimed “I love your car!” Then for a few minutes they conversed and finally said their goodbyes. A big hug was shared with a lingering feeling of not wanting the night to end. As Hodel crossed the street to her vehicle she left Parr in the same way she had entered, with bouncing curls and a big smile. Until next time…