The Spirit of Halloween (2026) Movie Script
1
Wait up!
Hey, I'm walking here!
The kids are just excited
about their Halloween parade.
Get a little jazzed
myself this time of year.
Well, never would have guessed.
Oh, watch it, you got
a cobweb on your shoe there.
Oh. Lovely.
That's great.
Happy Halloween!
Mmm, yeah!
You... you too!
Pumpkin spice latte, extra whip.
And a pumpkin spice latte,
oat milk, extra nutmeg.
And a pumpkin
spice latte, decaf, no foam.
Hi.
You look like you could
use a pumpkin spice latte.
No, thank you.
Just coffee.
Aren't those great?
You wanna push the button?
They light up and
make spooky sounds.
I'm good.
Did you not see me there?
Uh, who are you yelling at?
You owe me four bucks!
I've got an unclaimed
pumpkin spice latte here
if you're interested.
On the house.
Uh, no thanks.
Okay, just one more day of this.
Halloween's over.
One more day.
Avocado and toast,
that's amazing!
We just don't really
do that here, unfortunately.
Yeah, I cannot
help you with that.
You're gonna have
to find someone else.
But good luck.
Let me know how it goes.
And happy Halloween.
Good morning, Everly.
I just got a call from
a couple who wants to do
the greatest couples
costume for Halloween...
avocado and toast.
I know. I know we don't
do Halloween, but I think
this could be a really great
opportunity to expand.
You know what I think?
Halloween is just
an excuse for poor decisions.
It's only the 30th.
Tomorrow is the big day.
Mm-hmm. Yes, but Halloween is
just a holiday of deception.
It's people pretending to be
something that they're not,
which triggers them
to make poor choices.
Is that why you
don't like Halloween?
I always kind of wondered,
but I wasn't sure.
Yeah, it was
before you moved here,
and I don't want
to talk about it.
Will you tell me why
they keep putting this
on the door?
Because it's wasting paper.
So, with the avocado
and toast costumes,
they're out of luck, I guess?
We don't do Halloween costumes,
except for immediate family.
- Or smoking hot firemen.
- Whoa, whoa.
Beau is not a hot firefighter.
Yes, he's a firefighter, but...
And he's pretty smokin'.
I've known him since
I was nine years old.
Okay, I'm only
making his costume
because he is a very old,
close family friend.
Right. So, not on fire?
Tracy, I would never
be delusional enough
to fall for the hot firefighter.
- You just said he's not hot!
- No, no, no, no, no!
- Ha-ha!
- That's not what I meant.
I was...
I'm trying to make a point.
I mean, who would
be that delusional?
Set me ablaze,
he can put me out any time.
Falling for him would be like
falling for the quarterback
or the prom king. I mean,
it might be exciting
at the time, but it is not
going to end well.
And we do wedding dresses
because that's
what we're known for.
We can't do costumes.
It would dilute
our brand and compromise...
Compromise?
Compromise our reputation.
And if there's
anything I learned
from the late,
great Anna Watkins
during my five-year
apprenticeship with her,
it's always do you, trust few,
and never tweeze
your own eyebrows.
If that was her advice?
Hasn't steered me wrong since.
Whoa, whoa.
Whoa.
Careful, kids. Careful.
Hello?
Everly? Tracy?
Hey. Am I early?
I thought we said 10.
I'll leave you here
with your family friend.
Hi.
Hi...
Sure you don't wanna just
get a thrift store suit
and throw a mask on,
call it a day?
No, not if I'm gonna be
the pumpkin king
every year from here on out.
Oh, is that your life goal?
Isn't your life goal to make
a suit that lasts a lifetime?
Well, yeah. I just...
I can't believe that you still
volunteered to do this again.
Well, I had to make
your dad proud.
You know, it's the biggest
celebration of the year.
He always threw
the best parties,
I'm just trying to keep
up the tradition.
Yeah, now, he's just trying to
my mom in St. Augustine,
handing out full-size
candy bars, no doubt.
Hm.
Uh, okay, I think we're
pretty good on the fit.
Yeah?
Yeah, yeah, I do.
- Um...
- Really? Wait.
I just... I think the
collar's a little bunchy.
Well, I think I'd
probably use the word "full"
or "generous"
over "bunchy", but, uh...
No, I think it's, uh...
It's good, you know, because
it's a party, not a wedding.
And knowing you, you're going
to be doing bobbing for apples
and the mummy wrap
with the best of them,
so you don't
want it to be, too...
too tight.
Yeah. Uh, well...
you're right,
it's not a super suit.
- So...
- No, sir, it's not.
Um... okay, well,
thank you, I appreciate it.
Anything for the pumpkin king.
Um...
Hey, you know, you should come.
Where?
"Where?" To the party.
Everly Stone
and parties do not mix.
Oh, come on,
nobody remembers that.
That was like a lifetime ago.
I still remember it.
It's fine.
You don't need to save me.
Halloween's not
for everyone. I'm fine.
That's not what
I'm trying to do.
I just thought that
you might want to...
What?
You know...
- Uh...
- Oh. Oh, are...?
Um, okay.
- If you're asking what...
- I'm not asking anything.
- I think you're asking...
- You know, I just actually...
then I don't think
it's a good idea because...
came here to get my suit
fitted, and now we're done,
so I'm gonna change and...
hit the road.
So...
Besides, that's a... pretty
clear answer right there
that you're not coming.
No, that... that is, um...
There was a skateboarder
and they ran into me,
and even though no one saw her,
it was so weird.
You know what?
It's fine.
You said no.
Oh, I...
Okay, I'll just see you at...
noon tomorrow for your suit.
I'll see you at noon.
That went well.
Do you want to grab some air?
We could talk about it?
No, I'm good.
I just need to get
to work on this suit.
What?
Huh.
I've gotta fix that light.
Ugh. That one too?
Ding dong ditch?
Real cute kids.
Hunky, where are you?
Oh, there you are, buddy. Hi.
Should we call your
grandma and grandpa?
Yeah.
Hi, Mom. Hi, Dad.
Hi, Everly.
I just love it
that you're both taking
time for self-care.
Isn't there such a thing
as too many pillows? 'Cause...
I think we're there. There's
definitely... we're there.
Where's my Hunky-wonky?
My sweet little baby?
There he is.
Oh, so cute.
Oh, hi there, Hunk.
We love you, buddy.
Hi, Hunk.
Oh, you're such a cutie.
I think he slept
for 13 hours today.
He's looking real fresh.
I, on the other hand...
Oh, please, you're perfect.
Just maybe a little
overextended.
Darling, um...
may I ask you to remind me again
which of these throws is for
show and which is for sleeping?
No. What...
whatever happened to hiring
that other seamstress?
No, I just... I don't want
to bring in more people
because more people is more risk
that something could go wrong
or someone could go rogue
and steal all my clients.
You know, that was Anna's fate;
that wasn't yours.
And from what I recall,
that partnership went...
it was a bit rocky
from the get-go.
I just don't want
any unnecessary drama.
Pretty sure that's called
"anxious avoidance".
You know what? Your dad,
he's been listening
to some... podcasts.
We just...
we want you to sleep more.
I sleep... en... enough.
We don't want you to
start sleepwalking again.
You know, it always happens
when you start working too hard.
Mom, I haven't
sleepwalked in years.
And you know what?
It might really help
if you went out
and had some fun.
- Sewing is fun.
- Listen to your mother.
It's Friday at 10:30 at night.
You know, you could go out
and you could, um...
charge up the town.
Who taught you
to say that phrase?
I know. Your dad.
Okay, I need to go because
I still have some work to do.
I'm making this
costume thing for Beau.
Oh, Beau.
- We love Beau.
- We love Beau.
Hmm. I know, everyone does.
- Okay, love you, boo.
- Love you, too.
- Night, night.
- Love you. Bye.
Bye.
I'm still here. Gross.
Okay, well...
Bye.
Hunk, what are you
doing down...?
Okay, you're right there.
It's probably just
a window down there.
Hide.
I'm warning you,
my cat bites.
Okay, I just...
forgot to latch the door.
Okay, I need more sleep.
Hello?
Boo.
Boo!
Is that better?
I just had to clear my throat.
I'm a little dry.
Anna?!
Trust me.
I'm as surprised
to be here as you are.
I really do need to sleep more.
Oh, you don't look
like you've had
a good night's
sleep for a while.
- Thanks for that.
- What is with that...
updo?
Oh, this is a top knot bun.
They're very on trend.
You know what?
Never mind that.
I am clearly just dehydrated,
and I will not be
criticized by my dead mentor.
Oh, that's a relief.
Not that I didn't
enjoy our time together,
but I don't want to be
responsible for all this.
All what?
For your future happiness,
or lack thereof.
No thank you,
it's too stressful.
I'm just here to do the intro
or sometimes, the prologue
if the story warrants.
So weird.
I feel more awake than asleep,
but I'm clearly sleepwalking.
Oh, I'm sorry to disappoint you,
but this is not a dream.
And since you and I are
apparently a lot alike,
only I'm dead.
Key distinction.
I've been given the great honor
to inform you that you, my dear,
have a rendezvous with the
three spirits of Halloween:
past, present, and future.
Uh, I think that's
a Christmas thing.
Oh, it's a marketing thing,
sweetheart.
And who's to say they
didn't steal it from us?
I mean, don't ghosts make
more sense at Halloween, anyway?
Besides,
we're the spirit holiday.
So, you, Everly Stone,
are in for a fun night.
Three visits.
Sure.
At the stroke
of midnight, right?
I have no idea.
There are no personal
assistants where I am.
But from what I've seen,
Halloween doesn't
play by the rules.
Oh.
Great, thanks.
Thanks for that.
So, you know nothing else?
Nope. Three ghosts,
that's all I got.
Any questions?
Oh, so many.
Heed the warnings,
or else suffer a fate
truly worse than death.
For you, my girl,
are headed down my same path.
Okay, that doesn't
even sound like you.
I'm a ghost.
Give me a break.
Heed the warnings or
else end up like me,
alone and hideously
over-accessorized,
in that obnoxiously
tall tower that you created,
doing your own unruly brows.
There.
Done.
What the...?
Three ghosts, okay.
Please.
This is what I get for
working after midnight.
I'm just gonna
leave this until morning.
"Expect three ghosts."
There, that takes care of that.
"In the next 24 hours"?
Huh.
Ha.
"Give or take"?
Okay...
You're done.
Ugh!
Okay, it's fine. There's...
there's got to be
an explanation for all of this.
You know, it's...
I burnt you!
I get it.
Three ghosts,
three ghosts are coming!
Ha!
Okay, it's fine. Okay.
Oh! Oh, come on.
It's midnight.
Hi, Mom and Dad!
Hi. It's me.
You're probably sleeping,
but I just wanted to call you
and just make sure that you know
that you guys
are my best friends,
and I just am telling you that
just in case
anything happens to me.
You know, it's not that
there's anything wrong.
It's just it's a
hypothetical, you know?
But I just wanted to say...
Oh, you've got to be kidding me.
I know I'm the ghost, but...
you look pretty terrifying,
holding those clippers.
Behold, mortal.
I am the Ghost
of Halloween Past.
And I'd probably drop those
for safety reasons.
No! No. No.
I'm not talking to you,
'cause you're not real.
I'm clearly tired or stressed
or a fun combination of both.
And it's causing me to
hallucinate the old man from Up,
who's going to solve
a cozy mystery in my kitchen.
I am from "up", in a sense...
up there, all around here.
It's hard to find direction in
an ephemeral metaphysical state.
That's fascinating.
Could you please find a new
direction out of my house?
I believe what you meant
to say was, "Hello, good sir.
"Would you like
a cup of tea?"
No, it wasn't.
Can you even drink tea?
Not at all.
I wish.
See? You're not real.
I'm afraid real
is relative, like diamonds.
One takes billions
of years in the earth
to form under
immense heat and pressure.
The other takes a week in the
lab and costs half the price.
They're both real,
no matter who disagrees, Everly.
You know my name?
I had to walk
through walls to get here,
and that surprises you?
You're kind of funny.
Oh, well,
thank you for noticing.
Yeah, and...
I'm clearly having
a nervous breakdown.
What I know is that
we don't visit just anyone,
so there's got to be a reason.
Eternal boredom.
Yours, not mine.
You're kind of funny, too.
But according to Twain,
the source of all humor
is not laughter, but sorrow.
Perhaps that's
why we have to go back.
Go back?
To the good old days.
Maybe some
not... not so good old days.
Hopefully, a little bit of both.
Wait, you don't know?
I'm merely the driver, Everly;
not the one who
chooses the destination.
Oh, then who does?
Pfft. Not a clue.
What I know is this
is a blast from your past,
a past that does
not define the future,
only informs it.
Hmm.
You really do like your quotes.
I love history, young lady,
and Faulkner,
who inspired that little gem.
Come.
What? Through the window?
I can't fly.
No flying.
We can walk or whoosh.
Oh, whoosh,
like through the window?
And pop up anywhere
we need to be.
Oh, yeah, I-I don't know how
to respond to that.
Well, luckily,
we do all the work.
You get to just
come along for the ride.
Oh, lucky me.
So...
Oh, also, there's no touching.
We are energy and memories,
not physical beings.
Although, we can move things,
it just takes
a lot of effort. So...
come.
You just said I can't touch you.
That does not apply
to you tonight.
Whatever makes
you more comfortable.
I'm pretty sure nothing's
going to make me comfortable.
Uh...
Where are we?
There's my dad!
- Hi, Dad!
- Uh, sorry. They...
they can't hear you or see you.
We're just shadows to them.
So, we just... watch?
No.
Observe.
Hey, guys,
have you guys heard of
the pump and roll system?
It's specialized for
wildland firefighting.
Pretty cool, huh?
Isn't it? It's cool!
Can I honk the horn?
Yes, you can.
But, fair warning,
you might...
upset some spiders!
Yeah, that's right.
There's spiders
around here, big ones.
Nobody's seen any spiders?
Oh. Phew!
Then, I guess it's safe.
Yep. You can bump the horn.
Oh!
Spider cannon!
Hey, little fireman,
what's your name?
- Beau.
- Beau? Let me take a guess.
You're not a big fan of spiders?
- No.
- That's okay.
Neither is my daughter, Everly.
Not real ones, but I like
these guys, and lizards.
Who made them?
My dad did, stayed up
working on them every night.
Barely saw him for,
like, a whole week.
It took a long time to
twist them, and shape them,
and glue them together, you
know, and make enough of them,
so that anyone who wants one
can take one home.
Like for you,
for instance, Beau.
Here, got one for you.
And I have one
for my daughter, Everly.
Now, remember, those are
your special Halloween spiders.
Guard them well.
Oh!
We missed the best part!
Which was?
Bobbing for apples.
We do it every year.
It was such a mess,
but it was so much fun.
And then, we would go on
the dance floor and...
I love dancing,
especially when I got older.
Can't go near
a dance floor now because...
Never mind.
Huh. Interesting.
- What?
- Oh, nothing.
It's just, uh...
It seems the lesson
we've learned
is that you weren't
always a Halloween humbug,
avoiding parties for fear of...
I don't avoid them.
I just... don't want to go.
All right,
tell yourself what you will.
But I'm not here to debate.
What are you here for?
I believe the question
you meant to ask is,
"where are we going next?"
Oh, no, it wasn't.
I just want to go inside.
Ah.
If you have light in your heart,
you'll find your way home.
Hm.
For a 13th century poet,
Romeo was ahead of his time,
and surprisingly
good fun at a party.
I remember this one time, we...
Uh, okay.
Can we just not
with the quotes right now?
Because I really just
want this night to be over.
No offense.
You seem very nice.
Huh. None taken.
This is so not cool.
I believe Beau
might feel the same way.
What does Beau have
to do with any of this?
Well, if brevity is the soul
of wit, I would merely say...
Ah, this is gonna be good.
Dunno.
Just to be clear, no one can...
see me like this, right?
These are
but shadows of the past.
Get over yourself.
Focus on the lesson
you're here to learn.
Okay, well,
here's a lesson for you.
Beau is just a friend.
He's a family friend.
We've never even dated.
Didn't say you did.
You better not be haunting me
because you think I need a man,
because if that's what this is,
I just do not think
that that is okay.
Oh, wouldn't dream of it, dear.
This isn't the '50s.
We're strong,
independent beings.
Some of us with more...
trust issues than others.
Trust?
I thought you said
this was about fear.
They are deeply entwined.
That's it, I'm gonna fail.
What? Astronomy?
You always say
you're gonna fail.
- No, I don't.
- Yes, you do:
linguistics, stats,
but you never do.
- Look, this is different.
- How?
I don't know.
It just is.
I think you gotta give yourself
a little more credit.
Maybe.
But I just look around,
and everyone seems to get it,
and I just feel really lost.
Well, maybe I can help you.
That's very sweet of you,
but I don't know how
because it's impossible.
Okay, gravity governing
celestial motion,
it just doesn't make any...
the-the-the cosmic scale
is too much.
Come here. I think we just
have to make it more personal.
The galaxy?
It's a little hard
from where I'm standing.
No, the star stuff.
I hated astronomy.
Okay, so, we know that
the atoms in our bodies
were forged in
the hearts of a dying star.
And I know that can sound
like it's two worlds apart,
but it also suggests
that some people
are literally and
cosmically linked.
I mean, think about it.
There's two parts
of the same star,
traveling billions of years
across the universe,
just to find each other again.
I mean,
at least that's what I was told
last semester to pass astronomy.
So, you're somehow
a star football player
who also loves astronomy.
Well, I wouldn't say "star".
I don't know if
I'd say "love" either, but...
I find it kind
of fascinating, yeah.
Your friend is here.
You're my friend.
I'm your family friend.
She's your special friend.
Stella and I really haven't
gone on an official date yet.
Well, I'm sure that's
just a technicality.
And don't worry about me,
I have a backup plan.
For what? Failing out?
I need to have
a plan for all situations.
Well, I'd love to hear it.
What is it?
Design school.
Or culinary school.
Just something
less science-based.
Cooking is very science-based.
Thanks, nerd.
Don't keep your
special friend waiting.
Yeah, ditto, Evs.
Rex.
Coming, Rex.
Hey, let's, um...
Let's hope we don't fail
where it really counts, though.
Right?
I mean, we're...
we're better than that.
Than what?
Okay, bye.
Settling.
F-fail?
Okay.
So, I know that I was talking
about my failing astronomy,
which I didn't, by the way,
I squeaked by with a C-minus.
But settling?
Settling? I... Okay. Okay.
Um, we need...
we need to go back
because I missed...
I missed something, clearly.
Doesn't work that way.
We can't go back?
Okay. Okay.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Yeah, it's fine.
He's probably just
talking about school
or me cooking for a living.
Hm.
This is the black void,
where we absorb the lessons.
Okay.
It's not scary at all.
Does this mean we're done?
It means, listen, learn.
Okay.
I mean, I like the music,
but it's giving
Transylvania vibes.
They just don't
make them like they used to.
So, I think it's probably
getting pretty close to sunrise,
and if Present and Future
are still coming for me,
then we should
probably speed this up.
Who doesn't like
a musical interlude?
I mean,
it's only my life, but sure!
Don't you want to ruminate?
Cogitate on
the lessons meant for you?
What? That Beau has
always preferred blondes?
Everly Stone...
I can see we're gonna
have to go a lot deeper.
That doesn't sound good.
Oh, great,
my personal nightmare.
Yeah, no.
Thank you for this
trip down memory lane,
but I'm not doing this.
What? This party used to be
a home away from home.
That's not what this party is.
Then, what is it?
Oh, great. Sure.
Leave me to endure this
humiliation alone again.
Wah-ha-ha!
What are you?
Sunglasses and fangs.
I'm young Dracula. Huh?
I don't think that's a thing.
Is it a character?
Are you thinking
Young Frankenstein?
I might have
my monsters mixed up.
Maybe you should just go
with one costume every year
and do it right.
But not this one, as cool...
and understated as it is.
Well, what's going on here?
I mean, I'm just as confused.
- What?
- Yeah.
Ghost bride.
Oh, wow.
Well, very fashionable.
Thank you.
Rex is not a fan.
Hold on. Wait.
Isn't this your capstone project
for... for Parsons?
Oh. I mean, yes and no.
Yes, it is, and he likes it,
but just not for Halloween.
He was hoping for...
hot nurse, less fabric.
Well, sounds like Rex.
Although, I gotta say, I...
I really like this.
My tattered tulle?
Say understated elegance.
And knowing you, I'm sure
it's built to last a lifetime.
Well, that's the ghost part.
It's till death do us part.
Where is Rex anyways?
Uh, I don't know.
I lost him when we came in.
This party
is not really his thing.
Oh, he's definitely here.
I saw his truck
double parked outside.
I think he's probably
just helping Kayla
find some dry ice
for Dad's slideshow.
Wow, your fianc
helping your best friend.
That Rex, what a fella.
Hello, Bantam!
Uh, Becky and I and,
uh, the whole
Bantam Fire Station
wants to welcome you tonight
and thank you all for coming.
Now, as you know, um,
this is my last year heading
the annual Halloween bash,
but I know you'll be in good
hands with my successor, Beau!
Um, I-I just wanted
to share with you
all these memories
that I have here,
and, uh, remind everyone
what a great community
that we have built.
You know, my tenure
is ending, but I hope
that the next time
I'll see you guys is when
our lovely daughter
Everly and Rex
are going to be
celebrating their wedding!
All right!
Let's get this party started!
I'm gonna go find Rex.
Yeah, go, go find Rex.
Hey, Mr. Ghost, sir?
Can we just...
can we go now?
Please don't make me
go through this again.
Have you seen Rex, Mom?
I haven't seen him, but...
- Okay.
- Check over there!
Oh!
Aww!
Kayla?
Rex?
How could you?!
Oh, Everly...
Everly, honey!
Evs!
Hey, let her go!
Rex, leave her alone.
Everly!
I think Kayla went that way.
It's not what it looks like.
No, it's exactly what
it looks like. We all saw it.
You never deserved her.
How could I be so clueless?
I was clueless.
Let's not do that.
Do what?
There are plenty of
people in the world
who say negative things to you.
Be kind to yourself.
There you go, lass.
Lass?
I'm 800 years old.
Would you prefer "ma'am"?
- No, thank you.
- Well...
You should have gone back.
To the party?
Are you nuts?
Better to deal with things
than to let them fester, rot.
I'm a ghost;
I had to go there.
Okay, well,
I... was fine.
I-I got over it.
Good, good.
Good.
Good... good.
Good, good.
Or... did you just
let it take you over?
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
Where did you go?
I can't...
whoosh without you.
Am I just supposed
to fade away like...
oh! Oh, I am.
How am I in bed?
Hunk? Hunk?
Where are you?
What?
What time is it?
Midnight again?
What in the world?
Is this, like, some really long,
very detailed dream?
Hunk? Hunk?
Where are you?
I really could use
some company tonight.
Hunk!
Oh, Hunk! Hunk!
Are you okay?
Are you... are you stuck, buddy?
Don't worry,
don't worry, don't worry.
I'm gonna...
I'm gonna get you some help.
Just stay calm, okay?
Oh, okay.
Bantam Fire Department.
Hi. Oh, uh...
- Hi, Beau.
- Hi.
I didn't know
you were on call. Um...
Sorry, can... can you, um...
please send someone
over to my house?
Because I need some help.
It's... it's Hunk.
- Hunk?
- Yeah.
Right. Of course.
I didn't think
they would send you.
No point in sending the whole
brigade, just for a cat,
even if it is Hunk.
Here you go.
Oh, you're okay. Aww...
Think he's okay.
Although, you're gonna want to
get these branches trimmed up.
Yeah, I don't know
how he got up there.
It's such a clich.
Yes, little buddy.
Let's get you back inside.
You're safe now.
There you go.
Hey, um...
I just... I wanted to say
that I'm sorry about today.
I meant to
text you earlier, but...
I got busy.
Why are you sorry?
I'm the one who
threw out your flyer.
I thought I got
accidentally crumpled up.
You know what?
Let's not focus on specifics.
It seems like you're
having a tough night.
Yeah, it's been
a bit of a weird night.
Well, for what it's worth,
you're the strongest
person I know.
I don't feel that strong.
You should try
push-ups in the morning.
Hey, do you remember
when we were in college and you
used to talk about the stars?
How some people
are cosmically linked?
I remember desperately hoping
that you forgot what
a giant nerd I was.
- Sweet nerd.
- Yeah.
I never used a line
like that on you.
It was a line?
Yeah, it was a line.
Might as well have played you
"Wonderwall"
on the acoustic guitar.
What I can't believe
is how young we once were.
Huh?
You know what?
I'm gonna...
I'm gonna let you be, okay?
I'll let you be your own star.
It's, um...
It's... it's not you.
No, I know that now.
I'm happy Hunk's okay.
But I gotta
go back to the station.
Bye, Everly.
Oh!
Okay, this is getting old.
Gonna need some
lip balm with all this wind.
The veil is thin
and the eve is pleasant,
and I am the ghost
of Halloween Present.
Yay!
Okay, that's a change in tone.
I am so sorry about Beau.
I totally thought you two
were gonna kiss out there.
I love your cat, by the way.
And oh, where did you
get this cute robe?
Ready to charge up the town?
Why does everybody
know this term?
Get with it,
everyone's saying it.
Yeah, I know, even my mom.
Okay,
I'm sorry to disappoint you,
but there's not much
to see presently.
Unless you want to
watch me take out the trash
and make things on
my sewing machine
and hang out with my cat.
Actually, could you feel him
when you were petting him?
How does that work?
Um, like,
he's an extension of you,
and it's...
you know, it's complicated.
- Oh.
- Mm-hmm.
And I'm sorry,
but that is not a good visual.
But I'm sure
I can dig up some dirt. Trust.
What are you doing?
I don't think that's working.
Yeah, it usually doesn't, but it
beats standing around waiting.
What are we waiting for?
There's no one out here.
You might want to
take a closer look.
Beau?
Why does he look so sad?
You're supposed to tell me.
I mean, you're the one that
just said goodbye to him.
He's not sad because of me.
Anyone would be sad
to say goodbye
to someone as cool as you.
Let's get out of here, huh?
Just watch. Focus.
Easy.
You're mashed potatoes.
I'm a cloud.
Awesome.
Tracy, it's cute,
but not at all like last year.
Well, I didn't have time
to do anything like
last year, you know that.
She still won't
hire an assistant?
- You're looking at her.
- No, you're not.
Mm-hmm.
You make half the clothes
and did three
wedding dresses this year.
Not half. I just do
whatever she can't get to.
We are a company of two.
Well, that's
her choice, not yours.
It's fine. Last almond?
No, it's not fine.
You've been trying to get her
to change things up for years.
There's a total need.
She likes to keep things tight.
So tight you couldn't make
our summer trip to Costa Rica,
rescuing turtles.
It's not okay.
It was wedding dress season.
She should have listened to your
suggestions and gotten help,
made you a full-time designer,
instead of a jack-of-all-trades,
hired-by-the-hour hand.
She talked about making me
an alteration specialist
when the time is right,
so I don't want to push.
Why not?
Can we just not talk
about my work right now?
Or any work?
We are, though,
because I care about you.
I-I know what it looks like
or how it sounds like,
but she's pretty risk-averse,
I think from her last job,
and she's also just got some
stuff with the holiday.
Stuff? Like what?
Well, if we were here
ten years ago, maybe we'd know.
Okay, we all have issues.
That's just part
of being a human.
But you've been working
with her for way too long
to know almost
nothing about her.
That's not private.
That's walled-off.
She's very talented,
I know that.
And she's taught me a lot.
I appreciate
your concern, Jimmy, I do.
But can we please
just enjoy our drinks?
- Yes.
- Good.
- We can.
- Thank you.
But I'll just say this:
either get her to listen to you
and value your time
and suggestions, or bail.
Bail on her? Can't do that.
I get that you can't do that,
but just ask yourself,
would she say the same?
- Mm.
- Fine.
Fine what?
Fine, I'll put my feelers out.
That sounds soft as a cloud.
If nothing changes
in six months, I'm out.
How does that sound?
Solid plan. Love you.
- Love you.
- Cheers.
Okay, okay, okay,
okay, okay, I get it.
- Kind of nice.
- No.
I mean, at least
she defended me.
She's a much better friend
than I am to her.
I got you.
I'm usually not a lace person,
but these are changing my mind.
They're gorgeous!
Thank you.
Oh, I wish I could make you one.
A dress?
Oh, I meant tea,
but, well, either works.
I wish I could.
But, uh, you enjoy.
Looks like you had a long night.
Why are you being so nice to me?
Yeah, the coffee, just you
and just... 'boop'.
Right, yeah,
well, I forgive you.
But you do owe me four dollars.
Mm-hmm.
Besides, everybody
also needs someone,
so, tonight, that someone is me.
Thanks, I really
appreciate that.
And I appreciate how you're
kind of just rolling with it.
You'd be surprised
how many people cannot.
I don't know that
I'm rolling with it.
I feel more like
I'm tumbling awkwardly.
You need to give
yourself more credit.
What? You do!
I don't feel like
your present is that bad.
Not that bad?
Did you hear them in there?
She hates me.
They hate me.
That's not what
I was hearing, not exactly.
Okay, if this is you trying to
make me feel better,
it's not working.
Okay, well, you know what?
Maybe, um... maybe I just
need some backstory.
Like, where did it all go wrong?
Already been there, done that.
Different ghost.
Right, okay.
True, fair. W...
You're right.
We should go back.
Yeah, no, I can't do that.
Wha...?
You're a ghost, aren't ya?
Yeah, but there are rules.
If there weren't,
everyone would ask
to cut to the future for stock
tips and Powerball numbers.
This is not that.
This is more like, uh,
going back to a pivotal moment
in a Hugh Grant film.
Oh, okay!
Okay, I'm just a ghost,
standing in front of a girl,
asking her to tell me more!
Like to the beginning?
Not the beginning-beginning,
like when we first met,
but, like,
the moment
everything maybe changed.
- Wait, with Beau?
- Yes.
I don't know. Maybe.
Okay, it was vague.
But it's like,
you know in a rom-com,
when you're like, "Wait.
Does he really like her?"
Like, like her, like her,
"even though they're friends,
"and they're both
seeing other people?""
Like, it's like that,
but then they get interrupted.
- And so, you're just...
- You don't...
You don't know.
No. No, I don't know. But I just
feel like I missed something,
so if we could
really just go back?
I would...
if I could.
But I can't.
Okay.
Yeah. No, that's fine.
You know what?
I can show you something
that's equally valuable.
Yeah.
A grocery store in
the middle of the night? Why?
You'll see.
Kayla? Seriously?
I thought we were friends
and she humiliated me.
Do you know how long I've
been avoiding seeing her?
I do not want to see her.
Oh. Hey. Got that for you.
Here you go.
Kayla!
- Hey.
- Hi.
Hey, Beau.
Uh...
What... what are you
doing up so late?
Uh, it's been
a bit of a rough night.
Kyle has a fever
and Drew's teething, so...
But it's fine,
everything's fine.
At least my sister
is staying with us.
Oh.
Where's Rex?
Oh, you know Rex,
he's hard at work.
Is he?
Took another three-month
contract in Alaska.
- Alaska?
- For the family.
Turns out there's more
than just summer work.
Sorry.
It's fine.
It's actually easier sometimes
when it's just me and the kids.
We've got this rhythm.
Uh, yeah, it's just
tonight is a little tricky.
I'm glad your sister's with you.
Can I put these in your car?
Here you go.
Um, you know, I...
I hope everything works out.
You're such a good guy, Beau.
I'll tell Rex you said hi.
I didn't say hi.
Oh, the good old black void.
Any observations?
That is the
first time I've seen Kayla
since that all happened.
What are you thinking?
Uh, well, I'm thinking that...
I didn't just lose a fianc,
I also lost my best friend.
Okay, no, you were cheated on,
and you couldn't even cry to
your best friend about it, so...
Yeah, well, I learned to be
alone and rely on myself,
which is great, but I think I
realized, after all this time,
that the thing
that I really miss
is not having
someone there for me,
but being there
for someone else.
How so?
I don't know.
You know, like with friends,
you... notice changes,
and keep secrets,
and share in wins and losses.
I was really good
at all that stuff,
and I let how they
treated me change that and...
Whoa.
Is that the lesson
I'm supposed to be learning?
Mm. Could be.
Okay.
What is this about?
Beau?
Because we already know
that he's super caring.
So, no, it can't be about him
'cause you already know that.
Okay, so,
what was the point of that?
Because I've spent a lot of time
avoiding her and them
and I've done
a very good job of it.
He wasn't there.
Rex.
Oh, yeah, thank goodness.
But she seemed
fine with it, right?
Okay, yeah. Maybe, sure.
She made her peace with it,
raising two kids on her own,
settling for that.
But would you be okay?
What?
With raising kids by myself?
No, settling for
being married but alone.
Oh, no, of course not.
- Okay, then why are you?
- Why am I what?
Maybe the lesson
here is to stop settling
for less than you deserve.
Why did you turn the lights off?
I don't know.
Dramatic effect?
Huh.
I didn't mean to settle.
Not sure anyone does.
Never pegged you
as a crafts man.
I mean,
a craftsman, sure, but...
It's for the party and the kids.
Alex always went above and
beyond for us and I just...
I just want to keep
his traditional alive.
He's talking about my dad.
Please, I do my homework.
Just for him?
Not for Everly?
No.
No, not anymore.
Besides, I think all this just
brings out the best in people.
What? These ghosts?
Because mine could
definitely use a little help.
- Agreed.
- Your ghost is fine.
I was talking
about the tradition.
I agree.
He kept it!
Let me guess, you didn't?
Weren't you supposed
to guard it well?
How do you know that?
Never mind.
Speaking of tradition,
my cousin will be
at the party tomorrow,
if you want an introduction.
She's pretty awesome.
What does that
have to do with tradition?
One of us tries to set
you up every year, don't we?
You do, and one of the years,
it's gonna stick.
I've been meaning to
introduce you two for a while.
I think you'll hit it off.
Okay. Cool. Yeah.
I'm open to it.
Let's just, uh...
Let's just finish
these ghosts first, okay?
I kept mine for a long time.
But then, I just
couldn't look at it anymore.
Because it made you sad?
It reminded me that
I used to be really happy
and I don't know how
to get back to that.
Not by making
your world smaller,
I can tell you that.
People need people.
Honk!
I don't think you
should be up there.
I don't know about you,
but I'm going home.
Wha... already?
But people need people,
and I know you're just a ghost,
but we just started
to get to know each other.
You got this.
Whoa.
What am I doing here?
I feel like
you knew I was hungry.
I guess that's
what friends do, huh?
Hello?
I can't believe
you left me like that.
I don't know, Hunky.
I know she almost
ran me over, but...
she was pretty awesome.
I hope we can be friends
in another lifetime.
Thanks for saying so.
Four bucks.
It's not too late.
I just need to tell him
that I like him and...
Sorry, Frank.
Um...
you know, just 29 years
of friendship's on the line.
Maybe I'll just, you know,
feel him out
and see if he calls me "Evs",
and then...
Beau?
Beau! Beau!
Okay, it's fine.
He's got to get
his suit tomorrow,
so just tell him then,
as long as the
fire's not too big.
Yeah.
Hello? Anybody here?
Good. Hunk?
Did you hold down
the fort while I was gone?
Where are you, bud?
What time is it?
Late.
Can I please
just have five minutes?
Okay.
Yeah, never mind, I'm good.
Okay, so, you must be my future.
I mean, not my... my future,
like, as in
till death do us part.
Don't mean like that.
Just past, present...
I'm Grant.
Grant. Not the Ghost of
Halloweens Yet to Come?
Just Grant.
So, thanks for coming by
on such a busy evening.
Where are we off to?
I think you mean "when".
The future is infinite,
yet... fi-nite.
Oh.
Good thing you're pretty.
So, wouldn't you wanna
know the "when" first?
Do you want me to
hold your hand?
I mean, it's either that
or you touch my chest.
W-wha-what... what now?
Don't be afraid.
No, I'm not scared.
I'm not scared.
Just you should know
that I'm taken. I mean, I'm...
planning to be because,
as soon as the sun comes up...
So, we should probably
make this snap... snappy.
Good talk.
Don't strain yourself.
That's the whole point.
Okay, muscles,
I don't recognize any of this.
Hey, this isn't Bantam.
You want to bring me
pumpkin picking? It's Halloween.
Those $20 pumpkins are gonna be
rotten in, like, ten minutes.
You don't know where you are.
- I just said that.
- Or when you are.
Also true.
But you will know
what you've missed.
Just when I think we're getting
nowhere, you throw in a zinger.
Yeah, you want a hot chocolate?
I'm sure we can get one
around here somewhere.
Beau.
Yeah?
Where'd you see...?
I think your sister's
still in the maze.
Here, I want to put you
right here for a second.
I got a treat for you.
You said "missed".
Oh!
So, that's...
not our kid?
I don't see a mother.
No? Yeah? We gotta pick out
a pumpkin for Halloween.
What do you think?
Which one over there?
That one?
I was thinking we'd
get something over here.
I know I have
no right to be upset.
I know that.
But I am.
All of this, is this...
is this written in stone?
These are the shadows
of things that may yet be,
if you continue down this path.
But I'll tell
you what I can see.
It is all downhill from here.
Tell you what,
I think your sister
is still in the maze.
You want to go get her?
Let's find her.
Where is she?
Wait up, buddy.
Hey, when you said that, um...
it's all downhill from here,
I mean, what did...
what did you mean?
Because if he...
if he's happy,
I'm... I'm glad
that he's happy.
Not happy for me, but...
I just...
I just never thought an 'us'
was possible until today.
Sit. We're ten years
into your future right now.
I like to sit you know.
Feel a bit like
a ghost of the present,
just in the moment.
Unlike me, I'm always
running around, changing.
Can I confess something,
Mr. Future Ghost?
Grant.
Mr. Future Ghost is my father.
Okay, that's still weird.
Grant...
I thought you were going
to be really scary and awful.
Not what you expected, huh?
Tall guy with
an Australian accent? No.
I have an accent to you?
Interesting.
You must have a trip to
Australia in your future. Fun.
Always wanted to
see a real kangaroo.
Let me guess,
you just...
never took the time.
I don't even have
a full-size suitcase.
So, buy one, look up flights.
The future that you want
is far more likely
if you actually prepare for it.
You make it sound so easy.
No, it's not.
But the obstacles
are the journey.
"Obstacles are the journey".
Yeah, I stole that from
Ghost of the Past, though,
so don't tell him,
because if he knew
that I was quoting him,
he'd just... he'd be...
delighted.
But, uh,
tell me about... Beau.
Oh, Beau.
I mean, his name literally
means "handsome" in French.
You don't go for that guy.
Why not?
You just don't,
okay? Drop it.
Nah.
So, let me get this straight.
You bailed on your perfect guy?
Well, he is
everyone's perfect guy.
Because you thought that
he might break your heart?
Yeah.
And then, you what?
Went for a guy who was
certain to break your heart?
Okay, okay.
You're getting a little
personal here, Grant.
It's my job, Beverly.
We're all here for a reason.
Really?
Sunglasses inside?
They help to block out
a myriad of other visions.
Sure.
It's fine.
I still look hot.
I cannot tell you
how long I've wanted
to create this couple's costume.
Yeah, dare to dream.
You look adorable.
I look like something
the cat coughed up.
You're avocado.
I'm toast. It's perfect.
Yeah, yeah, I get that.
Okay, hold your judgment
until you've seen
the full ensemble.
That's nice.
Okay, that's not bad.
Not bad?
It's brilliant.
Tracy, you've saved Halloween.
I'm happy to help.
Oh, wow.
That's gorgeous.
Looks like someone
exceeded the four month rule.
Well, he did wait
a decade to ask me.
At least someone's
future looks bright.
Apparently, by leaving me
and going off on her own.
I had no idea she felt like
I was holding her back.
Did you ever ask?
I like to keep
this time of the year
wide open for things like this.
Good for her.
I mean, so maybe
she took a few of my clients.
Hm.
More... more than a few?
My beautiful store is gone?
I was sorry to hear
about Everly Stone.
We both had...
have our strengths.
Well, I'm sure working
from home suits her better.
I don't know the
last time I saw her out.
She was a...
great apprentice.
You mean assistant.
Not technically.
I mean, she was...
She was so much more than that.
I just...
I meant to promote her.
Then, why didn't you?
Where... where...
where is everyone?
Is...?
Is there no one?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
This is what you
should be afraid of, this,
not anything out there.
People...
People need people.
You need people.
I'm afraid that's time.
Don't go. Don't go.
Don't leave me here alone.
Please? I don't... I don't...
I don't want to be alone.
I don't want to be alone.
You need to take me
to the black void
and tell me all of
the lessons that I'm learning.
That...
I don't want to be alone.
I think things
are dark enough already.
Hunk?
What time is it?
Oh... dead.
Hey there, sunshine! Sorry.
That was loud.
Uh, I love your costume.
Yellow was always
my favorite crayon in the box.
Can you tell me what day it is?
It's Halloween, ma'am!
Still? Excellent. Okay.
I think I'm a little young
for "ma'am", but, uh...
can you tell me what time it is?
11:03!
Wow, I haven't slept
that late since college.
Okay, thank you. Again!
I can do this.
What are you doing?
Making things right.
Okay, it's not perfect,
especially without a final fit,
but I can't be late.
Gotta keep us in the running.
Full steam ahead.
Just need to get changed,
have a quick rinse.
Wish me luck, Hunk.
Very wise, my dear.
Always keep yourself styled,
no matter where you're going.
Oh, yes.
Perfection.
There! Good enough.
Oh. Oh, no,
I don't have any candy.
What? Oh.
Ah, I've got...
I've got 20s.
Hey, kids! $20!
There you are.
Candy will be half-off tomorrow!
Happy Halloween!
Go ahead!
Happy Halloween!
You know, I love your
Halloween decorations.
They're just great.
Thanks.
Happy Halloween.
You too.
Happy Halloween!
Look how cute!
They make music!
Sorry.
Seven pumpkin lattes for Everly.
Thank you.
Pumpkin lattes for everyone.
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween to you!
She's not here? It's noon.
I've... I tried calling her a few
times, but she's not picking up.
It's fine.
You know what?
I know she's not a fan of today.
I think everybody knows that.
I'm still a little vague on why.
And it's not okay.
I'm sorry she bailed.
I would finish the suit
for you myself, if it was here.
I know you would.
There's always next year.
Thank you, Tracy.
I'll figure something out.
I'm here! I'm here! Sorry!
I've been
calling you all morning.
Uh, yes,
I had a very unusual morning.
Uh, I'm so sorry I'm late.
You are?
Pumpkin spice latte?
I hope it's hot enough.
I'm sure.
Uh, I mean, thank you very much.
And it's fine. I've been able to
take care of most things here.
Of course you were!
Because you're amazing.
I-I don't know what
I would do without you, Tracy.
Thanks.
So, you know
the avocado costume people?
- Yes.
- Do you still like avocado?
So much. Do you want me
to call them back?
If you think it's
a good idea, then yes.
Yes, yes, I will do that.
Hi, Beau.
Hi, Everly.
Okay, I think that
fixes your bunchy problem.
Yeah.
That thing looks perfect.
Oh, you know what? No.
- No?
- No. I need to fix
just one thing because I want it
to be perfect for you...
forever.
Uh, yeah, sure, I got some time.
Do you mind if I just sew it
while you're wearing it?
Like, right now?
I will be careful
not to poke you.
Sure, yeah.
Do what you gotta do.
Okay.
I'm sorry.
What? Did you prick me?
- No.
- I didn't feel it if you did.
No, I mean, uh...
for being late.
Oh.
You weren't that late.
And for, um,
crumpling up your flyer.
Yeah, that was less cool.
But it's okay,
I know it's a trigger for you.
Just know that it's
not a reflection on you.
Yeah, that's fine, I understand.
Stop doing that.
What?
Just making excuses for me
when I don't deserve it.
Says who?
You're too nice, you know that?
I guess that's
my problem, isn't it?
I'm just too nice.
Problem is that it...
took me this long to realize it.
I just never thought we could
because we're friends,
you know, family friends.
It just always felt like...
Yeah, I get it, Everly.
- What?
- We're friends,
that's what I've been to you,
that's what I'll always be.
No, that's not what I meant.
- Yeah. Are we done here?
- What? With the suit?
Yeah, because I have to go.
What? You got
a hot date or something?
I do, actually, yeah.
What? Sorry. What? What?
"Date" might be a strong word,
more of an introduction,
but I have to go, yeah.
That was quick.
Didn't you just ask me
to go with you tonight?
I did, yeah.
And you said?
Yeah.
Right, well, okay,
Tracy can, uh, check you out
and, uh, have a great night.
Hey.
Don't worry, Everly.
Everything's going to be
back to normal tomorrow.
Uh...
Uh, what do I owe you?
For what?
For the... for the suit.
Nothing.
I can't owe you nothing.
That's what she said.
She said she wouldn't
take money from a friend.
Oh.
Right, of course.
Well, um...
Tell her thank you.
- Yeah.
- From a friend.
Hey, Tracy,
will I see you at the party?
Hottest ticket in town.
I wouldn't miss it.
Good. I'm glad one of you
is going to be there.
Yeah.
- See ya.
- See ya.
You okay?
Yeah.
No, I'm... I'm good.
Turns out that couple
already found someone else
to make their costumes.
Too bad. I really wanted to
try making avocado and toast.
All right, well, it looks
like I was too late after all.
You know what?
You should go and get ready.
It's midday.
Yeah, you deserve the day off.
You sure?
Thank you.
Yeah, it's nothing.
Not to me.
What do you think you're doing?
Trying to go to sleep because
I want this day to be over.
What do you think you're doing?
Boundaries, Anna, boundaries.
Oh, you kids
and your boundaries.
Give me a break.
It's time to get up
and get your big girl pearls on
and do what's right.
Firstly...
the problem with your generation
was lack of boundaries.
Secondly,
I don't really love my
pearls because, sometimes,
they clash with
my eyes in the wrong light.
And thirdly...
I don't know
how to make things right.
Of course you do. You just
haven't tried hard enough, dear.
Nobody said it would be easy
to alter the entire
trajectory of your life,
but yours is
a life worth fighting for.
I'm just scared
of getting hurt again.
What have I always told you?
Always do you, trust few,
and never tweeze
your own eyebrows.
Speaking of,
yours are due
for a good tweezing.
I just had them done.
Oh, never mind. You have
bigger pumpkins to carve.
But I think you have
learned who to really trust.
You were always
my favorite apprentice.
Now, go.
Do you before it's too late.
Godspeed, Everly.
Thanks, Anna.
Hm. I'll be watching.
Candy!
Trick or treat!
You look amazing!
Oh, you guys look wonderful!
Oh. Oh, wow.
Here you go!
Oh...
Happy Halloween to all,
and to all a good night.
That's not how that goes.
Oh. Well, close enough.
Bye!
So, is this what
we're doing now?
Oh. I'm going to miss
this come tomorrow.
When I said, "do you,"
I didn't mean stockpiling an
entire warehouse full of candy.
Yeah, even with
comments like that,
I'm still happy to see you.
But I just can't
see you like this anymore.
What? Like what?
Alone in the tower
of my own creation?
You, in this outfit.
I changed.
Oh, well,
it's still a little bleak.
Well, you're still
a little judgy.
- Where's your costume?
- My costume?
You know which one
I'm talking about.
Oh, I'm not wearing that.
Why not?
It's Halloween, isn't it?
So, you can't stay in here,
and you can't go
out there without a costume.
Well, I'm not
going to that party,
if that's what
you're getting at.
Oh, but you've
come this far, dear.
Don't let the
lessons be all for naught.
You're better than that.
Get out of your own way.
I know you'll
do the right thing.
Oh...
Start with the outfit.
You know she's...
she's right.
What am I doing in here?
There's still time.
My spider.
There you are.
Time for my comeback.
Talk about an entrance.
I can't believe you're here.
You look fantastic.
Did you make that?
Of course you made this.
- Stunning.
- Same to you.
A little something I whipped up.
Of course it is.
Of course it is.
Tracy, this is why
I would love for you to be
my full-time
alteration specialist,
if you are interested.
Didn't see that coming.
You don't have
to say yes right now.
You can think about it,
but it just... it might help you
if you want to go out on
your own someday down the road.
Everything I've learned,
I've learned from you.
So, of course, yes, yes I would.
Okay.
Wow.
I don't know what
I've done to deserve you.
Tracy, you're such
a good friend.
- Friend?
- Yes.
But I promise I will
deserve you in the future.
Wow. Wow!
What's going on here?
That's a lot of hugging
for a Halloween party?
Uh, Everly
just gave me a promotion.
I'm gonna be able
to make my own stuff.
What? That's great,
just completely unexpected.
Yes. Well,
things are really gonna be
changing around the shop, Jimmy.
Maybe it's time for you
to change things up, too.
Don't wait ten years.
Excuse me.
So, how does this work?
Can everyone see you
or am I sleepwalking?
The veil between worlds
is thin on All Hallows Eve.
Look around. It's not like
we stick out or anything.
Oh, I definitely stick out.
Get over yourself.
It seems you
learned your lessons well.
Yes, yes, I have.
And I just...
I have to thank you, all of you.
We're happy to help.
It's kind of what we do.
It just feels so good not to be
afraid to go after what I want.
Our work is done here.
Be well, Everly.
I will remember you.
And your future's looking...
a little more bright.
Bright.
No, no, no!
Sunnies! Where are my...?
- What?
- Give 'em.
It totally works.
Present Ghost, come on.
Can I try 'em?
As if.
Live in the moment, bestie.
And go get that kiss.
Anyone back there
afraid of ghosts?
No. All right,
better go gentle on the beep.
All the ghosts aren't up yet.
Oh! Oh!
Whoa! You woke them up!
Whoa!
Uh, here. Why don't you be
the king for a little while?
Hey!
You came.
- I hope that's okay.
- Yeah!
Of course.
Why wouldn't it be?
Oh, I thought you had a date.
Introduction.
Zero chemistry, on both sides.
Sorry.
Are you really sorry?
- No.
- I didn't think so.
Don't want to mess with anything
that's meant to be, though.
Yeah, I think if
it's meant to be...
it'll be eventually.
I suppose you're right.
Thing is,
I have spent my whole life
avoiding things
that made me scared.
You know, there's nothing
to be scared of here.
No, no, there's so many things.
Like, liking you, and not
wanting to ruin our friendship,
and wanting to
kiss you since I was 20.
Uh...
Are you finally saying yes?
To a date, if the offer is open.
Evs, the offer... has
always been open for you.
Then, yes!
Can we, um...
Can we lose the
"family friend" title, though?
Because that's been
haunting me for years.
I think it depends
on how this date goes.
Okay, so, it's off
to a good start, right?
- Yeah, it feels pretty good.
- Yeah.
You know what that means?
Bobbing for apples?
Well, first... we dance.
Up and away!
Coming through!
Yes!
Wait up!
Hey, I'm walking here!
The kids are just excited
about their Halloween parade.
Get a little jazzed
myself this time of year.
Well, never would have guessed.
Oh, watch it, you got
a cobweb on your shoe there.
Oh. Lovely.
That's great.
Happy Halloween!
Mmm, yeah!
You... you too!
Pumpkin spice latte, extra whip.
And a pumpkin spice latte,
oat milk, extra nutmeg.
And a pumpkin
spice latte, decaf, no foam.
Hi.
You look like you could
use a pumpkin spice latte.
No, thank you.
Just coffee.
Aren't those great?
You wanna push the button?
They light up and
make spooky sounds.
I'm good.
Did you not see me there?
Uh, who are you yelling at?
You owe me four bucks!
I've got an unclaimed
pumpkin spice latte here
if you're interested.
On the house.
Uh, no thanks.
Okay, just one more day of this.
Halloween's over.
One more day.
Avocado and toast,
that's amazing!
We just don't really
do that here, unfortunately.
Yeah, I cannot
help you with that.
You're gonna have
to find someone else.
But good luck.
Let me know how it goes.
And happy Halloween.
Good morning, Everly.
I just got a call from
a couple who wants to do
the greatest couples
costume for Halloween...
avocado and toast.
I know. I know we don't
do Halloween, but I think
this could be a really great
opportunity to expand.
You know what I think?
Halloween is just
an excuse for poor decisions.
It's only the 30th.
Tomorrow is the big day.
Mm-hmm. Yes, but Halloween is
just a holiday of deception.
It's people pretending to be
something that they're not,
which triggers them
to make poor choices.
Is that why you
don't like Halloween?
I always kind of wondered,
but I wasn't sure.
Yeah, it was
before you moved here,
and I don't want
to talk about it.
Will you tell me why
they keep putting this
on the door?
Because it's wasting paper.
So, with the avocado
and toast costumes,
they're out of luck, I guess?
We don't do Halloween costumes,
except for immediate family.
- Or smoking hot firemen.
- Whoa, whoa.
Beau is not a hot firefighter.
Yes, he's a firefighter, but...
And he's pretty smokin'.
I've known him since
I was nine years old.
Okay, I'm only
making his costume
because he is a very old,
close family friend.
Right. So, not on fire?
Tracy, I would never
be delusional enough
to fall for the hot firefighter.
- You just said he's not hot!
- No, no, no, no, no!
- Ha-ha!
- That's not what I meant.
I was...
I'm trying to make a point.
I mean, who would
be that delusional?
Set me ablaze,
he can put me out any time.
Falling for him would be like
falling for the quarterback
or the prom king. I mean,
it might be exciting
at the time, but it is not
going to end well.
And we do wedding dresses
because that's
what we're known for.
We can't do costumes.
It would dilute
our brand and compromise...
Compromise?
Compromise our reputation.
And if there's
anything I learned
from the late,
great Anna Watkins
during my five-year
apprenticeship with her,
it's always do you, trust few,
and never tweeze
your own eyebrows.
If that was her advice?
Hasn't steered me wrong since.
Whoa, whoa.
Whoa.
Careful, kids. Careful.
Hello?
Everly? Tracy?
Hey. Am I early?
I thought we said 10.
I'll leave you here
with your family friend.
Hi.
Hi...
Sure you don't wanna just
get a thrift store suit
and throw a mask on,
call it a day?
No, not if I'm gonna be
the pumpkin king
every year from here on out.
Oh, is that your life goal?
Isn't your life goal to make
a suit that lasts a lifetime?
Well, yeah. I just...
I can't believe that you still
volunteered to do this again.
Well, I had to make
your dad proud.
You know, it's the biggest
celebration of the year.
He always threw
the best parties,
I'm just trying to keep
up the tradition.
Yeah, now, he's just trying to
my mom in St. Augustine,
handing out full-size
candy bars, no doubt.
Hm.
Uh, okay, I think we're
pretty good on the fit.
Yeah?
Yeah, yeah, I do.
- Um...
- Really? Wait.
I just... I think the
collar's a little bunchy.
Well, I think I'd
probably use the word "full"
or "generous"
over "bunchy", but, uh...
No, I think it's, uh...
It's good, you know, because
it's a party, not a wedding.
And knowing you, you're going
to be doing bobbing for apples
and the mummy wrap
with the best of them,
so you don't
want it to be, too...
too tight.
Yeah. Uh, well...
you're right,
it's not a super suit.
- So...
- No, sir, it's not.
Um... okay, well,
thank you, I appreciate it.
Anything for the pumpkin king.
Um...
Hey, you know, you should come.
Where?
"Where?" To the party.
Everly Stone
and parties do not mix.
Oh, come on,
nobody remembers that.
That was like a lifetime ago.
I still remember it.
It's fine.
You don't need to save me.
Halloween's not
for everyone. I'm fine.
That's not what
I'm trying to do.
I just thought that
you might want to...
What?
You know...
- Uh...
- Oh. Oh, are...?
Um, okay.
- If you're asking what...
- I'm not asking anything.
- I think you're asking...
- You know, I just actually...
then I don't think
it's a good idea because...
came here to get my suit
fitted, and now we're done,
so I'm gonna change and...
hit the road.
So...
Besides, that's a... pretty
clear answer right there
that you're not coming.
No, that... that is, um...
There was a skateboarder
and they ran into me,
and even though no one saw her,
it was so weird.
You know what?
It's fine.
You said no.
Oh, I...
Okay, I'll just see you at...
noon tomorrow for your suit.
I'll see you at noon.
That went well.
Do you want to grab some air?
We could talk about it?
No, I'm good.
I just need to get
to work on this suit.
What?
Huh.
I've gotta fix that light.
Ugh. That one too?
Ding dong ditch?
Real cute kids.
Hunky, where are you?
Oh, there you are, buddy. Hi.
Should we call your
grandma and grandpa?
Yeah.
Hi, Mom. Hi, Dad.
Hi, Everly.
I just love it
that you're both taking
time for self-care.
Isn't there such a thing
as too many pillows? 'Cause...
I think we're there. There's
definitely... we're there.
Where's my Hunky-wonky?
My sweet little baby?
There he is.
Oh, so cute.
Oh, hi there, Hunk.
We love you, buddy.
Hi, Hunk.
Oh, you're such a cutie.
I think he slept
for 13 hours today.
He's looking real fresh.
I, on the other hand...
Oh, please, you're perfect.
Just maybe a little
overextended.
Darling, um...
may I ask you to remind me again
which of these throws is for
show and which is for sleeping?
No. What...
whatever happened to hiring
that other seamstress?
No, I just... I don't want
to bring in more people
because more people is more risk
that something could go wrong
or someone could go rogue
and steal all my clients.
You know, that was Anna's fate;
that wasn't yours.
And from what I recall,
that partnership went...
it was a bit rocky
from the get-go.
I just don't want
any unnecessary drama.
Pretty sure that's called
"anxious avoidance".
You know what? Your dad,
he's been listening
to some... podcasts.
We just...
we want you to sleep more.
I sleep... en... enough.
We don't want you to
start sleepwalking again.
You know, it always happens
when you start working too hard.
Mom, I haven't
sleepwalked in years.
And you know what?
It might really help
if you went out
and had some fun.
- Sewing is fun.
- Listen to your mother.
It's Friday at 10:30 at night.
You know, you could go out
and you could, um...
charge up the town.
Who taught you
to say that phrase?
I know. Your dad.
Okay, I need to go because
I still have some work to do.
I'm making this
costume thing for Beau.
Oh, Beau.
- We love Beau.
- We love Beau.
Hmm. I know, everyone does.
- Okay, love you, boo.
- Love you, too.
- Night, night.
- Love you. Bye.
Bye.
I'm still here. Gross.
Okay, well...
Bye.
Hunk, what are you
doing down...?
Okay, you're right there.
It's probably just
a window down there.
Hide.
I'm warning you,
my cat bites.
Okay, I just...
forgot to latch the door.
Okay, I need more sleep.
Hello?
Boo.
Boo!
Is that better?
I just had to clear my throat.
I'm a little dry.
Anna?!
Trust me.
I'm as surprised
to be here as you are.
I really do need to sleep more.
Oh, you don't look
like you've had
a good night's
sleep for a while.
- Thanks for that.
- What is with that...
updo?
Oh, this is a top knot bun.
They're very on trend.
You know what?
Never mind that.
I am clearly just dehydrated,
and I will not be
criticized by my dead mentor.
Oh, that's a relief.
Not that I didn't
enjoy our time together,
but I don't want to be
responsible for all this.
All what?
For your future happiness,
or lack thereof.
No thank you,
it's too stressful.
I'm just here to do the intro
or sometimes, the prologue
if the story warrants.
So weird.
I feel more awake than asleep,
but I'm clearly sleepwalking.
Oh, I'm sorry to disappoint you,
but this is not a dream.
And since you and I are
apparently a lot alike,
only I'm dead.
Key distinction.
I've been given the great honor
to inform you that you, my dear,
have a rendezvous with the
three spirits of Halloween:
past, present, and future.
Uh, I think that's
a Christmas thing.
Oh, it's a marketing thing,
sweetheart.
And who's to say they
didn't steal it from us?
I mean, don't ghosts make
more sense at Halloween, anyway?
Besides,
we're the spirit holiday.
So, you, Everly Stone,
are in for a fun night.
Three visits.
Sure.
At the stroke
of midnight, right?
I have no idea.
There are no personal
assistants where I am.
But from what I've seen,
Halloween doesn't
play by the rules.
Oh.
Great, thanks.
Thanks for that.
So, you know nothing else?
Nope. Three ghosts,
that's all I got.
Any questions?
Oh, so many.
Heed the warnings,
or else suffer a fate
truly worse than death.
For you, my girl,
are headed down my same path.
Okay, that doesn't
even sound like you.
I'm a ghost.
Give me a break.
Heed the warnings or
else end up like me,
alone and hideously
over-accessorized,
in that obnoxiously
tall tower that you created,
doing your own unruly brows.
There.
Done.
What the...?
Three ghosts, okay.
Please.
This is what I get for
working after midnight.
I'm just gonna
leave this until morning.
"Expect three ghosts."
There, that takes care of that.
"In the next 24 hours"?
Huh.
Ha.
"Give or take"?
Okay...
You're done.
Ugh!
Okay, it's fine. There's...
there's got to be
an explanation for all of this.
You know, it's...
I burnt you!
I get it.
Three ghosts,
three ghosts are coming!
Ha!
Okay, it's fine. Okay.
Oh! Oh, come on.
It's midnight.
Hi, Mom and Dad!
Hi. It's me.
You're probably sleeping,
but I just wanted to call you
and just make sure that you know
that you guys
are my best friends,
and I just am telling you that
just in case
anything happens to me.
You know, it's not that
there's anything wrong.
It's just it's a
hypothetical, you know?
But I just wanted to say...
Oh, you've got to be kidding me.
I know I'm the ghost, but...
you look pretty terrifying,
holding those clippers.
Behold, mortal.
I am the Ghost
of Halloween Past.
And I'd probably drop those
for safety reasons.
No! No. No.
I'm not talking to you,
'cause you're not real.
I'm clearly tired or stressed
or a fun combination of both.
And it's causing me to
hallucinate the old man from Up,
who's going to solve
a cozy mystery in my kitchen.
I am from "up", in a sense...
up there, all around here.
It's hard to find direction in
an ephemeral metaphysical state.
That's fascinating.
Could you please find a new
direction out of my house?
I believe what you meant
to say was, "Hello, good sir.
"Would you like
a cup of tea?"
No, it wasn't.
Can you even drink tea?
Not at all.
I wish.
See? You're not real.
I'm afraid real
is relative, like diamonds.
One takes billions
of years in the earth
to form under
immense heat and pressure.
The other takes a week in the
lab and costs half the price.
They're both real,
no matter who disagrees, Everly.
You know my name?
I had to walk
through walls to get here,
and that surprises you?
You're kind of funny.
Oh, well,
thank you for noticing.
Yeah, and...
I'm clearly having
a nervous breakdown.
What I know is that
we don't visit just anyone,
so there's got to be a reason.
Eternal boredom.
Yours, not mine.
You're kind of funny, too.
But according to Twain,
the source of all humor
is not laughter, but sorrow.
Perhaps that's
why we have to go back.
Go back?
To the good old days.
Maybe some
not... not so good old days.
Hopefully, a little bit of both.
Wait, you don't know?
I'm merely the driver, Everly;
not the one who
chooses the destination.
Oh, then who does?
Pfft. Not a clue.
What I know is this
is a blast from your past,
a past that does
not define the future,
only informs it.
Hmm.
You really do like your quotes.
I love history, young lady,
and Faulkner,
who inspired that little gem.
Come.
What? Through the window?
I can't fly.
No flying.
We can walk or whoosh.
Oh, whoosh,
like through the window?
And pop up anywhere
we need to be.
Oh, yeah, I-I don't know how
to respond to that.
Well, luckily,
we do all the work.
You get to just
come along for the ride.
Oh, lucky me.
So...
Oh, also, there's no touching.
We are energy and memories,
not physical beings.
Although, we can move things,
it just takes
a lot of effort. So...
come.
You just said I can't touch you.
That does not apply
to you tonight.
Whatever makes
you more comfortable.
I'm pretty sure nothing's
going to make me comfortable.
Uh...
Where are we?
There's my dad!
- Hi, Dad!
- Uh, sorry. They...
they can't hear you or see you.
We're just shadows to them.
So, we just... watch?
No.
Observe.
Hey, guys,
have you guys heard of
the pump and roll system?
It's specialized for
wildland firefighting.
Pretty cool, huh?
Isn't it? It's cool!
Can I honk the horn?
Yes, you can.
But, fair warning,
you might...
upset some spiders!
Yeah, that's right.
There's spiders
around here, big ones.
Nobody's seen any spiders?
Oh. Phew!
Then, I guess it's safe.
Yep. You can bump the horn.
Oh!
Spider cannon!
Hey, little fireman,
what's your name?
- Beau.
- Beau? Let me take a guess.
You're not a big fan of spiders?
- No.
- That's okay.
Neither is my daughter, Everly.
Not real ones, but I like
these guys, and lizards.
Who made them?
My dad did, stayed up
working on them every night.
Barely saw him for,
like, a whole week.
It took a long time to
twist them, and shape them,
and glue them together, you
know, and make enough of them,
so that anyone who wants one
can take one home.
Like for you,
for instance, Beau.
Here, got one for you.
And I have one
for my daughter, Everly.
Now, remember, those are
your special Halloween spiders.
Guard them well.
Oh!
We missed the best part!
Which was?
Bobbing for apples.
We do it every year.
It was such a mess,
but it was so much fun.
And then, we would go on
the dance floor and...
I love dancing,
especially when I got older.
Can't go near
a dance floor now because...
Never mind.
Huh. Interesting.
- What?
- Oh, nothing.
It's just, uh...
It seems the lesson
we've learned
is that you weren't
always a Halloween humbug,
avoiding parties for fear of...
I don't avoid them.
I just... don't want to go.
All right,
tell yourself what you will.
But I'm not here to debate.
What are you here for?
I believe the question
you meant to ask is,
"where are we going next?"
Oh, no, it wasn't.
I just want to go inside.
Ah.
If you have light in your heart,
you'll find your way home.
Hm.
For a 13th century poet,
Romeo was ahead of his time,
and surprisingly
good fun at a party.
I remember this one time, we...
Uh, okay.
Can we just not
with the quotes right now?
Because I really just
want this night to be over.
No offense.
You seem very nice.
Huh. None taken.
This is so not cool.
I believe Beau
might feel the same way.
What does Beau have
to do with any of this?
Well, if brevity is the soul
of wit, I would merely say...
Ah, this is gonna be good.
Dunno.
Just to be clear, no one can...
see me like this, right?
These are
but shadows of the past.
Get over yourself.
Focus on the lesson
you're here to learn.
Okay, well,
here's a lesson for you.
Beau is just a friend.
He's a family friend.
We've never even dated.
Didn't say you did.
You better not be haunting me
because you think I need a man,
because if that's what this is,
I just do not think
that that is okay.
Oh, wouldn't dream of it, dear.
This isn't the '50s.
We're strong,
independent beings.
Some of us with more...
trust issues than others.
Trust?
I thought you said
this was about fear.
They are deeply entwined.
That's it, I'm gonna fail.
What? Astronomy?
You always say
you're gonna fail.
- No, I don't.
- Yes, you do:
linguistics, stats,
but you never do.
- Look, this is different.
- How?
I don't know.
It just is.
I think you gotta give yourself
a little more credit.
Maybe.
But I just look around,
and everyone seems to get it,
and I just feel really lost.
Well, maybe I can help you.
That's very sweet of you,
but I don't know how
because it's impossible.
Okay, gravity governing
celestial motion,
it just doesn't make any...
the-the-the cosmic scale
is too much.
Come here. I think we just
have to make it more personal.
The galaxy?
It's a little hard
from where I'm standing.
No, the star stuff.
I hated astronomy.
Okay, so, we know that
the atoms in our bodies
were forged in
the hearts of a dying star.
And I know that can sound
like it's two worlds apart,
but it also suggests
that some people
are literally and
cosmically linked.
I mean, think about it.
There's two parts
of the same star,
traveling billions of years
across the universe,
just to find each other again.
I mean,
at least that's what I was told
last semester to pass astronomy.
So, you're somehow
a star football player
who also loves astronomy.
Well, I wouldn't say "star".
I don't know if
I'd say "love" either, but...
I find it kind
of fascinating, yeah.
Your friend is here.
You're my friend.
I'm your family friend.
She's your special friend.
Stella and I really haven't
gone on an official date yet.
Well, I'm sure that's
just a technicality.
And don't worry about me,
I have a backup plan.
For what? Failing out?
I need to have
a plan for all situations.
Well, I'd love to hear it.
What is it?
Design school.
Or culinary school.
Just something
less science-based.
Cooking is very science-based.
Thanks, nerd.
Don't keep your
special friend waiting.
Yeah, ditto, Evs.
Rex.
Coming, Rex.
Hey, let's, um...
Let's hope we don't fail
where it really counts, though.
Right?
I mean, we're...
we're better than that.
Than what?
Okay, bye.
Settling.
F-fail?
Okay.
So, I know that I was talking
about my failing astronomy,
which I didn't, by the way,
I squeaked by with a C-minus.
But settling?
Settling? I... Okay. Okay.
Um, we need...
we need to go back
because I missed...
I missed something, clearly.
Doesn't work that way.
We can't go back?
Okay. Okay.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Yeah, it's fine.
He's probably just
talking about school
or me cooking for a living.
Hm.
This is the black void,
where we absorb the lessons.
Okay.
It's not scary at all.
Does this mean we're done?
It means, listen, learn.
Okay.
I mean, I like the music,
but it's giving
Transylvania vibes.
They just don't
make them like they used to.
So, I think it's probably
getting pretty close to sunrise,
and if Present and Future
are still coming for me,
then we should
probably speed this up.
Who doesn't like
a musical interlude?
I mean,
it's only my life, but sure!
Don't you want to ruminate?
Cogitate on
the lessons meant for you?
What? That Beau has
always preferred blondes?
Everly Stone...
I can see we're gonna
have to go a lot deeper.
That doesn't sound good.
Oh, great,
my personal nightmare.
Yeah, no.
Thank you for this
trip down memory lane,
but I'm not doing this.
What? This party used to be
a home away from home.
That's not what this party is.
Then, what is it?
Oh, great. Sure.
Leave me to endure this
humiliation alone again.
Wah-ha-ha!
What are you?
Sunglasses and fangs.
I'm young Dracula. Huh?
I don't think that's a thing.
Is it a character?
Are you thinking
Young Frankenstein?
I might have
my monsters mixed up.
Maybe you should just go
with one costume every year
and do it right.
But not this one, as cool...
and understated as it is.
Well, what's going on here?
I mean, I'm just as confused.
- What?
- Yeah.
Ghost bride.
Oh, wow.
Well, very fashionable.
Thank you.
Rex is not a fan.
Hold on. Wait.
Isn't this your capstone project
for... for Parsons?
Oh. I mean, yes and no.
Yes, it is, and he likes it,
but just not for Halloween.
He was hoping for...
hot nurse, less fabric.
Well, sounds like Rex.
Although, I gotta say, I...
I really like this.
My tattered tulle?
Say understated elegance.
And knowing you, I'm sure
it's built to last a lifetime.
Well, that's the ghost part.
It's till death do us part.
Where is Rex anyways?
Uh, I don't know.
I lost him when we came in.
This party
is not really his thing.
Oh, he's definitely here.
I saw his truck
double parked outside.
I think he's probably
just helping Kayla
find some dry ice
for Dad's slideshow.
Wow, your fianc
helping your best friend.
That Rex, what a fella.
Hello, Bantam!
Uh, Becky and I and,
uh, the whole
Bantam Fire Station
wants to welcome you tonight
and thank you all for coming.
Now, as you know, um,
this is my last year heading
the annual Halloween bash,
but I know you'll be in good
hands with my successor, Beau!
Um, I-I just wanted
to share with you
all these memories
that I have here,
and, uh, remind everyone
what a great community
that we have built.
You know, my tenure
is ending, but I hope
that the next time
I'll see you guys is when
our lovely daughter
Everly and Rex
are going to be
celebrating their wedding!
All right!
Let's get this party started!
I'm gonna go find Rex.
Yeah, go, go find Rex.
Hey, Mr. Ghost, sir?
Can we just...
can we go now?
Please don't make me
go through this again.
Have you seen Rex, Mom?
I haven't seen him, but...
- Okay.
- Check over there!
Oh!
Aww!
Kayla?
Rex?
How could you?!
Oh, Everly...
Everly, honey!
Evs!
Hey, let her go!
Rex, leave her alone.
Everly!
I think Kayla went that way.
It's not what it looks like.
No, it's exactly what
it looks like. We all saw it.
You never deserved her.
How could I be so clueless?
I was clueless.
Let's not do that.
Do what?
There are plenty of
people in the world
who say negative things to you.
Be kind to yourself.
There you go, lass.
Lass?
I'm 800 years old.
Would you prefer "ma'am"?
- No, thank you.
- Well...
You should have gone back.
To the party?
Are you nuts?
Better to deal with things
than to let them fester, rot.
I'm a ghost;
I had to go there.
Okay, well,
I... was fine.
I-I got over it.
Good, good.
Good.
Good... good.
Good, good.
Or... did you just
let it take you over?
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
Where did you go?
I can't...
whoosh without you.
Am I just supposed
to fade away like...
oh! Oh, I am.
How am I in bed?
Hunk? Hunk?
Where are you?
What?
What time is it?
Midnight again?
What in the world?
Is this, like, some really long,
very detailed dream?
Hunk? Hunk?
Where are you?
I really could use
some company tonight.
Hunk!
Oh, Hunk! Hunk!
Are you okay?
Are you... are you stuck, buddy?
Don't worry,
don't worry, don't worry.
I'm gonna...
I'm gonna get you some help.
Just stay calm, okay?
Oh, okay.
Bantam Fire Department.
Hi. Oh, uh...
- Hi, Beau.
- Hi.
I didn't know
you were on call. Um...
Sorry, can... can you, um...
please send someone
over to my house?
Because I need some help.
It's... it's Hunk.
- Hunk?
- Yeah.
Right. Of course.
I didn't think
they would send you.
No point in sending the whole
brigade, just for a cat,
even if it is Hunk.
Here you go.
Oh, you're okay. Aww...
Think he's okay.
Although, you're gonna want to
get these branches trimmed up.
Yeah, I don't know
how he got up there.
It's such a clich.
Yes, little buddy.
Let's get you back inside.
You're safe now.
There you go.
Hey, um...
I just... I wanted to say
that I'm sorry about today.
I meant to
text you earlier, but...
I got busy.
Why are you sorry?
I'm the one who
threw out your flyer.
I thought I got
accidentally crumpled up.
You know what?
Let's not focus on specifics.
It seems like you're
having a tough night.
Yeah, it's been
a bit of a weird night.
Well, for what it's worth,
you're the strongest
person I know.
I don't feel that strong.
You should try
push-ups in the morning.
Hey, do you remember
when we were in college and you
used to talk about the stars?
How some people
are cosmically linked?
I remember desperately hoping
that you forgot what
a giant nerd I was.
- Sweet nerd.
- Yeah.
I never used a line
like that on you.
It was a line?
Yeah, it was a line.
Might as well have played you
"Wonderwall"
on the acoustic guitar.
What I can't believe
is how young we once were.
Huh?
You know what?
I'm gonna...
I'm gonna let you be, okay?
I'll let you be your own star.
It's, um...
It's... it's not you.
No, I know that now.
I'm happy Hunk's okay.
But I gotta
go back to the station.
Bye, Everly.
Oh!
Okay, this is getting old.
Gonna need some
lip balm with all this wind.
The veil is thin
and the eve is pleasant,
and I am the ghost
of Halloween Present.
Yay!
Okay, that's a change in tone.
I am so sorry about Beau.
I totally thought you two
were gonna kiss out there.
I love your cat, by the way.
And oh, where did you
get this cute robe?
Ready to charge up the town?
Why does everybody
know this term?
Get with it,
everyone's saying it.
Yeah, I know, even my mom.
Okay,
I'm sorry to disappoint you,
but there's not much
to see presently.
Unless you want to
watch me take out the trash
and make things on
my sewing machine
and hang out with my cat.
Actually, could you feel him
when you were petting him?
How does that work?
Um, like,
he's an extension of you,
and it's...
you know, it's complicated.
- Oh.
- Mm-hmm.
And I'm sorry,
but that is not a good visual.
But I'm sure
I can dig up some dirt. Trust.
What are you doing?
I don't think that's working.
Yeah, it usually doesn't, but it
beats standing around waiting.
What are we waiting for?
There's no one out here.
You might want to
take a closer look.
Beau?
Why does he look so sad?
You're supposed to tell me.
I mean, you're the one that
just said goodbye to him.
He's not sad because of me.
Anyone would be sad
to say goodbye
to someone as cool as you.
Let's get out of here, huh?
Just watch. Focus.
Easy.
You're mashed potatoes.
I'm a cloud.
Awesome.
Tracy, it's cute,
but not at all like last year.
Well, I didn't have time
to do anything like
last year, you know that.
She still won't
hire an assistant?
- You're looking at her.
- No, you're not.
Mm-hmm.
You make half the clothes
and did three
wedding dresses this year.
Not half. I just do
whatever she can't get to.
We are a company of two.
Well, that's
her choice, not yours.
It's fine. Last almond?
No, it's not fine.
You've been trying to get her
to change things up for years.
There's a total need.
She likes to keep things tight.
So tight you couldn't make
our summer trip to Costa Rica,
rescuing turtles.
It's not okay.
It was wedding dress season.
She should have listened to your
suggestions and gotten help,
made you a full-time designer,
instead of a jack-of-all-trades,
hired-by-the-hour hand.
She talked about making me
an alteration specialist
when the time is right,
so I don't want to push.
Why not?
Can we just not talk
about my work right now?
Or any work?
We are, though,
because I care about you.
I-I know what it looks like
or how it sounds like,
but she's pretty risk-averse,
I think from her last job,
and she's also just got some
stuff with the holiday.
Stuff? Like what?
Well, if we were here
ten years ago, maybe we'd know.
Okay, we all have issues.
That's just part
of being a human.
But you've been working
with her for way too long
to know almost
nothing about her.
That's not private.
That's walled-off.
She's very talented,
I know that.
And she's taught me a lot.
I appreciate
your concern, Jimmy, I do.
But can we please
just enjoy our drinks?
- Yes.
- Good.
- We can.
- Thank you.
But I'll just say this:
either get her to listen to you
and value your time
and suggestions, or bail.
Bail on her? Can't do that.
I get that you can't do that,
but just ask yourself,
would she say the same?
- Mm.
- Fine.
Fine what?
Fine, I'll put my feelers out.
That sounds soft as a cloud.
If nothing changes
in six months, I'm out.
How does that sound?
Solid plan. Love you.
- Love you.
- Cheers.
Okay, okay, okay,
okay, okay, I get it.
- Kind of nice.
- No.
I mean, at least
she defended me.
She's a much better friend
than I am to her.
I got you.
I'm usually not a lace person,
but these are changing my mind.
They're gorgeous!
Thank you.
Oh, I wish I could make you one.
A dress?
Oh, I meant tea,
but, well, either works.
I wish I could.
But, uh, you enjoy.
Looks like you had a long night.
Why are you being so nice to me?
Yeah, the coffee, just you
and just... 'boop'.
Right, yeah,
well, I forgive you.
But you do owe me four dollars.
Mm-hmm.
Besides, everybody
also needs someone,
so, tonight, that someone is me.
Thanks, I really
appreciate that.
And I appreciate how you're
kind of just rolling with it.
You'd be surprised
how many people cannot.
I don't know that
I'm rolling with it.
I feel more like
I'm tumbling awkwardly.
You need to give
yourself more credit.
What? You do!
I don't feel like
your present is that bad.
Not that bad?
Did you hear them in there?
She hates me.
They hate me.
That's not what
I was hearing, not exactly.
Okay, if this is you trying to
make me feel better,
it's not working.
Okay, well, you know what?
Maybe, um... maybe I just
need some backstory.
Like, where did it all go wrong?
Already been there, done that.
Different ghost.
Right, okay.
True, fair. W...
You're right.
We should go back.
Yeah, no, I can't do that.
Wha...?
You're a ghost, aren't ya?
Yeah, but there are rules.
If there weren't,
everyone would ask
to cut to the future for stock
tips and Powerball numbers.
This is not that.
This is more like, uh,
going back to a pivotal moment
in a Hugh Grant film.
Oh, okay!
Okay, I'm just a ghost,
standing in front of a girl,
asking her to tell me more!
Like to the beginning?
Not the beginning-beginning,
like when we first met,
but, like,
the moment
everything maybe changed.
- Wait, with Beau?
- Yes.
I don't know. Maybe.
Okay, it was vague.
But it's like,
you know in a rom-com,
when you're like, "Wait.
Does he really like her?"
Like, like her, like her,
"even though they're friends,
"and they're both
seeing other people?""
Like, it's like that,
but then they get interrupted.
- And so, you're just...
- You don't...
You don't know.
No. No, I don't know. But I just
feel like I missed something,
so if we could
really just go back?
I would...
if I could.
But I can't.
Okay.
Yeah. No, that's fine.
You know what?
I can show you something
that's equally valuable.
Yeah.
A grocery store in
the middle of the night? Why?
You'll see.
Kayla? Seriously?
I thought we were friends
and she humiliated me.
Do you know how long I've
been avoiding seeing her?
I do not want to see her.
Oh. Hey. Got that for you.
Here you go.
Kayla!
- Hey.
- Hi.
Hey, Beau.
Uh...
What... what are you
doing up so late?
Uh, it's been
a bit of a rough night.
Kyle has a fever
and Drew's teething, so...
But it's fine,
everything's fine.
At least my sister
is staying with us.
Oh.
Where's Rex?
Oh, you know Rex,
he's hard at work.
Is he?
Took another three-month
contract in Alaska.
- Alaska?
- For the family.
Turns out there's more
than just summer work.
Sorry.
It's fine.
It's actually easier sometimes
when it's just me and the kids.
We've got this rhythm.
Uh, yeah, it's just
tonight is a little tricky.
I'm glad your sister's with you.
Can I put these in your car?
Here you go.
Um, you know, I...
I hope everything works out.
You're such a good guy, Beau.
I'll tell Rex you said hi.
I didn't say hi.
Oh, the good old black void.
Any observations?
That is the
first time I've seen Kayla
since that all happened.
What are you thinking?
Uh, well, I'm thinking that...
I didn't just lose a fianc,
I also lost my best friend.
Okay, no, you were cheated on,
and you couldn't even cry to
your best friend about it, so...
Yeah, well, I learned to be
alone and rely on myself,
which is great, but I think I
realized, after all this time,
that the thing
that I really miss
is not having
someone there for me,
but being there
for someone else.
How so?
I don't know.
You know, like with friends,
you... notice changes,
and keep secrets,
and share in wins and losses.
I was really good
at all that stuff,
and I let how they
treated me change that and...
Whoa.
Is that the lesson
I'm supposed to be learning?
Mm. Could be.
Okay.
What is this about?
Beau?
Because we already know
that he's super caring.
So, no, it can't be about him
'cause you already know that.
Okay, so,
what was the point of that?
Because I've spent a lot of time
avoiding her and them
and I've done
a very good job of it.
He wasn't there.
Rex.
Oh, yeah, thank goodness.
But she seemed
fine with it, right?
Okay, yeah. Maybe, sure.
She made her peace with it,
raising two kids on her own,
settling for that.
But would you be okay?
What?
With raising kids by myself?
No, settling for
being married but alone.
Oh, no, of course not.
- Okay, then why are you?
- Why am I what?
Maybe the lesson
here is to stop settling
for less than you deserve.
Why did you turn the lights off?
I don't know.
Dramatic effect?
Huh.
I didn't mean to settle.
Not sure anyone does.
Never pegged you
as a crafts man.
I mean,
a craftsman, sure, but...
It's for the party and the kids.
Alex always went above and
beyond for us and I just...
I just want to keep
his traditional alive.
He's talking about my dad.
Please, I do my homework.
Just for him?
Not for Everly?
No.
No, not anymore.
Besides, I think all this just
brings out the best in people.
What? These ghosts?
Because mine could
definitely use a little help.
- Agreed.
- Your ghost is fine.
I was talking
about the tradition.
I agree.
He kept it!
Let me guess, you didn't?
Weren't you supposed
to guard it well?
How do you know that?
Never mind.
Speaking of tradition,
my cousin will be
at the party tomorrow,
if you want an introduction.
She's pretty awesome.
What does that
have to do with tradition?
One of us tries to set
you up every year, don't we?
You do, and one of the years,
it's gonna stick.
I've been meaning to
introduce you two for a while.
I think you'll hit it off.
Okay. Cool. Yeah.
I'm open to it.
Let's just, uh...
Let's just finish
these ghosts first, okay?
I kept mine for a long time.
But then, I just
couldn't look at it anymore.
Because it made you sad?
It reminded me that
I used to be really happy
and I don't know how
to get back to that.
Not by making
your world smaller,
I can tell you that.
People need people.
Honk!
I don't think you
should be up there.
I don't know about you,
but I'm going home.
Wha... already?
But people need people,
and I know you're just a ghost,
but we just started
to get to know each other.
You got this.
Whoa.
What am I doing here?
I feel like
you knew I was hungry.
I guess that's
what friends do, huh?
Hello?
I can't believe
you left me like that.
I don't know, Hunky.
I know she almost
ran me over, but...
she was pretty awesome.
I hope we can be friends
in another lifetime.
Thanks for saying so.
Four bucks.
It's not too late.
I just need to tell him
that I like him and...
Sorry, Frank.
Um...
you know, just 29 years
of friendship's on the line.
Maybe I'll just, you know,
feel him out
and see if he calls me "Evs",
and then...
Beau?
Beau! Beau!
Okay, it's fine.
He's got to get
his suit tomorrow,
so just tell him then,
as long as the
fire's not too big.
Yeah.
Hello? Anybody here?
Good. Hunk?
Did you hold down
the fort while I was gone?
Where are you, bud?
What time is it?
Late.
Can I please
just have five minutes?
Okay.
Yeah, never mind, I'm good.
Okay, so, you must be my future.
I mean, not my... my future,
like, as in
till death do us part.
Don't mean like that.
Just past, present...
I'm Grant.
Grant. Not the Ghost of
Halloweens Yet to Come?
Just Grant.
So, thanks for coming by
on such a busy evening.
Where are we off to?
I think you mean "when".
The future is infinite,
yet... fi-nite.
Oh.
Good thing you're pretty.
So, wouldn't you wanna
know the "when" first?
Do you want me to
hold your hand?
I mean, it's either that
or you touch my chest.
W-wha-what... what now?
Don't be afraid.
No, I'm not scared.
I'm not scared.
Just you should know
that I'm taken. I mean, I'm...
planning to be because,
as soon as the sun comes up...
So, we should probably
make this snap... snappy.
Good talk.
Don't strain yourself.
That's the whole point.
Okay, muscles,
I don't recognize any of this.
Hey, this isn't Bantam.
You want to bring me
pumpkin picking? It's Halloween.
Those $20 pumpkins are gonna be
rotten in, like, ten minutes.
You don't know where you are.
- I just said that.
- Or when you are.
Also true.
But you will know
what you've missed.
Just when I think we're getting
nowhere, you throw in a zinger.
Yeah, you want a hot chocolate?
I'm sure we can get one
around here somewhere.
Beau.
Yeah?
Where'd you see...?
I think your sister's
still in the maze.
Here, I want to put you
right here for a second.
I got a treat for you.
You said "missed".
Oh!
So, that's...
not our kid?
I don't see a mother.
No? Yeah? We gotta pick out
a pumpkin for Halloween.
What do you think?
Which one over there?
That one?
I was thinking we'd
get something over here.
I know I have
no right to be upset.
I know that.
But I am.
All of this, is this...
is this written in stone?
These are the shadows
of things that may yet be,
if you continue down this path.
But I'll tell
you what I can see.
It is all downhill from here.
Tell you what,
I think your sister
is still in the maze.
You want to go get her?
Let's find her.
Where is she?
Wait up, buddy.
Hey, when you said that, um...
it's all downhill from here,
I mean, what did...
what did you mean?
Because if he...
if he's happy,
I'm... I'm glad
that he's happy.
Not happy for me, but...
I just...
I just never thought an 'us'
was possible until today.
Sit. We're ten years
into your future right now.
I like to sit you know.
Feel a bit like
a ghost of the present,
just in the moment.
Unlike me, I'm always
running around, changing.
Can I confess something,
Mr. Future Ghost?
Grant.
Mr. Future Ghost is my father.
Okay, that's still weird.
Grant...
I thought you were going
to be really scary and awful.
Not what you expected, huh?
Tall guy with
an Australian accent? No.
I have an accent to you?
Interesting.
You must have a trip to
Australia in your future. Fun.
Always wanted to
see a real kangaroo.
Let me guess,
you just...
never took the time.
I don't even have
a full-size suitcase.
So, buy one, look up flights.
The future that you want
is far more likely
if you actually prepare for it.
You make it sound so easy.
No, it's not.
But the obstacles
are the journey.
"Obstacles are the journey".
Yeah, I stole that from
Ghost of the Past, though,
so don't tell him,
because if he knew
that I was quoting him,
he'd just... he'd be...
delighted.
But, uh,
tell me about... Beau.
Oh, Beau.
I mean, his name literally
means "handsome" in French.
You don't go for that guy.
Why not?
You just don't,
okay? Drop it.
Nah.
So, let me get this straight.
You bailed on your perfect guy?
Well, he is
everyone's perfect guy.
Because you thought that
he might break your heart?
Yeah.
And then, you what?
Went for a guy who was
certain to break your heart?
Okay, okay.
You're getting a little
personal here, Grant.
It's my job, Beverly.
We're all here for a reason.
Really?
Sunglasses inside?
They help to block out
a myriad of other visions.
Sure.
It's fine.
I still look hot.
I cannot tell you
how long I've wanted
to create this couple's costume.
Yeah, dare to dream.
You look adorable.
I look like something
the cat coughed up.
You're avocado.
I'm toast. It's perfect.
Yeah, yeah, I get that.
Okay, hold your judgment
until you've seen
the full ensemble.
That's nice.
Okay, that's not bad.
Not bad?
It's brilliant.
Tracy, you've saved Halloween.
I'm happy to help.
Oh, wow.
That's gorgeous.
Looks like someone
exceeded the four month rule.
Well, he did wait
a decade to ask me.
At least someone's
future looks bright.
Apparently, by leaving me
and going off on her own.
I had no idea she felt like
I was holding her back.
Did you ever ask?
I like to keep
this time of the year
wide open for things like this.
Good for her.
I mean, so maybe
she took a few of my clients.
Hm.
More... more than a few?
My beautiful store is gone?
I was sorry to hear
about Everly Stone.
We both had...
have our strengths.
Well, I'm sure working
from home suits her better.
I don't know the
last time I saw her out.
She was a...
great apprentice.
You mean assistant.
Not technically.
I mean, she was...
She was so much more than that.
I just...
I meant to promote her.
Then, why didn't you?
Where... where...
where is everyone?
Is...?
Is there no one?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
This is what you
should be afraid of, this,
not anything out there.
People...
People need people.
You need people.
I'm afraid that's time.
Don't go. Don't go.
Don't leave me here alone.
Please? I don't... I don't...
I don't want to be alone.
I don't want to be alone.
You need to take me
to the black void
and tell me all of
the lessons that I'm learning.
That...
I don't want to be alone.
I think things
are dark enough already.
Hunk?
What time is it?
Oh... dead.
Hey there, sunshine! Sorry.
That was loud.
Uh, I love your costume.
Yellow was always
my favorite crayon in the box.
Can you tell me what day it is?
It's Halloween, ma'am!
Still? Excellent. Okay.
I think I'm a little young
for "ma'am", but, uh...
can you tell me what time it is?
11:03!
Wow, I haven't slept
that late since college.
Okay, thank you. Again!
I can do this.
What are you doing?
Making things right.
Okay, it's not perfect,
especially without a final fit,
but I can't be late.
Gotta keep us in the running.
Full steam ahead.
Just need to get changed,
have a quick rinse.
Wish me luck, Hunk.
Very wise, my dear.
Always keep yourself styled,
no matter where you're going.
Oh, yes.
Perfection.
There! Good enough.
Oh. Oh, no,
I don't have any candy.
What? Oh.
Ah, I've got...
I've got 20s.
Hey, kids! $20!
There you are.
Candy will be half-off tomorrow!
Happy Halloween!
Go ahead!
Happy Halloween!
You know, I love your
Halloween decorations.
They're just great.
Thanks.
Happy Halloween.
You too.
Happy Halloween!
Look how cute!
They make music!
Sorry.
Seven pumpkin lattes for Everly.
Thank you.
Pumpkin lattes for everyone.
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween to you!
She's not here? It's noon.
I've... I tried calling her a few
times, but she's not picking up.
It's fine.
You know what?
I know she's not a fan of today.
I think everybody knows that.
I'm still a little vague on why.
And it's not okay.
I'm sorry she bailed.
I would finish the suit
for you myself, if it was here.
I know you would.
There's always next year.
Thank you, Tracy.
I'll figure something out.
I'm here! I'm here! Sorry!
I've been
calling you all morning.
Uh, yes,
I had a very unusual morning.
Uh, I'm so sorry I'm late.
You are?
Pumpkin spice latte?
I hope it's hot enough.
I'm sure.
Uh, I mean, thank you very much.
And it's fine. I've been able to
take care of most things here.
Of course you were!
Because you're amazing.
I-I don't know what
I would do without you, Tracy.
Thanks.
So, you know
the avocado costume people?
- Yes.
- Do you still like avocado?
So much. Do you want me
to call them back?
If you think it's
a good idea, then yes.
Yes, yes, I will do that.
Hi, Beau.
Hi, Everly.
Okay, I think that
fixes your bunchy problem.
Yeah.
That thing looks perfect.
Oh, you know what? No.
- No?
- No. I need to fix
just one thing because I want it
to be perfect for you...
forever.
Uh, yeah, sure, I got some time.
Do you mind if I just sew it
while you're wearing it?
Like, right now?
I will be careful
not to poke you.
Sure, yeah.
Do what you gotta do.
Okay.
I'm sorry.
What? Did you prick me?
- No.
- I didn't feel it if you did.
No, I mean, uh...
for being late.
Oh.
You weren't that late.
And for, um,
crumpling up your flyer.
Yeah, that was less cool.
But it's okay,
I know it's a trigger for you.
Just know that it's
not a reflection on you.
Yeah, that's fine, I understand.
Stop doing that.
What?
Just making excuses for me
when I don't deserve it.
Says who?
You're too nice, you know that?
I guess that's
my problem, isn't it?
I'm just too nice.
Problem is that it...
took me this long to realize it.
I just never thought we could
because we're friends,
you know, family friends.
It just always felt like...
Yeah, I get it, Everly.
- What?
- We're friends,
that's what I've been to you,
that's what I'll always be.
No, that's not what I meant.
- Yeah. Are we done here?
- What? With the suit?
Yeah, because I have to go.
What? You got
a hot date or something?
I do, actually, yeah.
What? Sorry. What? What?
"Date" might be a strong word,
more of an introduction,
but I have to go, yeah.
That was quick.
Didn't you just ask me
to go with you tonight?
I did, yeah.
And you said?
Yeah.
Right, well, okay,
Tracy can, uh, check you out
and, uh, have a great night.
Hey.
Don't worry, Everly.
Everything's going to be
back to normal tomorrow.
Uh...
Uh, what do I owe you?
For what?
For the... for the suit.
Nothing.
I can't owe you nothing.
That's what she said.
She said she wouldn't
take money from a friend.
Oh.
Right, of course.
Well, um...
Tell her thank you.
- Yeah.
- From a friend.
Hey, Tracy,
will I see you at the party?
Hottest ticket in town.
I wouldn't miss it.
Good. I'm glad one of you
is going to be there.
Yeah.
- See ya.
- See ya.
You okay?
Yeah.
No, I'm... I'm good.
Turns out that couple
already found someone else
to make their costumes.
Too bad. I really wanted to
try making avocado and toast.
All right, well, it looks
like I was too late after all.
You know what?
You should go and get ready.
It's midday.
Yeah, you deserve the day off.
You sure?
Thank you.
Yeah, it's nothing.
Not to me.
What do you think you're doing?
Trying to go to sleep because
I want this day to be over.
What do you think you're doing?
Boundaries, Anna, boundaries.
Oh, you kids
and your boundaries.
Give me a break.
It's time to get up
and get your big girl pearls on
and do what's right.
Firstly...
the problem with your generation
was lack of boundaries.
Secondly,
I don't really love my
pearls because, sometimes,
they clash with
my eyes in the wrong light.
And thirdly...
I don't know
how to make things right.
Of course you do. You just
haven't tried hard enough, dear.
Nobody said it would be easy
to alter the entire
trajectory of your life,
but yours is
a life worth fighting for.
I'm just scared
of getting hurt again.
What have I always told you?
Always do you, trust few,
and never tweeze
your own eyebrows.
Speaking of,
yours are due
for a good tweezing.
I just had them done.
Oh, never mind. You have
bigger pumpkins to carve.
But I think you have
learned who to really trust.
You were always
my favorite apprentice.
Now, go.
Do you before it's too late.
Godspeed, Everly.
Thanks, Anna.
Hm. I'll be watching.
Candy!
Trick or treat!
You look amazing!
Oh, you guys look wonderful!
Oh. Oh, wow.
Here you go!
Oh...
Happy Halloween to all,
and to all a good night.
That's not how that goes.
Oh. Well, close enough.
Bye!
So, is this what
we're doing now?
Oh. I'm going to miss
this come tomorrow.
When I said, "do you,"
I didn't mean stockpiling an
entire warehouse full of candy.
Yeah, even with
comments like that,
I'm still happy to see you.
But I just can't
see you like this anymore.
What? Like what?
Alone in the tower
of my own creation?
You, in this outfit.
I changed.
Oh, well,
it's still a little bleak.
Well, you're still
a little judgy.
- Where's your costume?
- My costume?
You know which one
I'm talking about.
Oh, I'm not wearing that.
Why not?
It's Halloween, isn't it?
So, you can't stay in here,
and you can't go
out there without a costume.
Well, I'm not
going to that party,
if that's what
you're getting at.
Oh, but you've
come this far, dear.
Don't let the
lessons be all for naught.
You're better than that.
Get out of your own way.
I know you'll
do the right thing.
Oh...
Start with the outfit.
You know she's...
she's right.
What am I doing in here?
There's still time.
My spider.
There you are.
Time for my comeback.
Talk about an entrance.
I can't believe you're here.
You look fantastic.
Did you make that?
Of course you made this.
- Stunning.
- Same to you.
A little something I whipped up.
Of course it is.
Of course it is.
Tracy, this is why
I would love for you to be
my full-time
alteration specialist,
if you are interested.
Didn't see that coming.
You don't have
to say yes right now.
You can think about it,
but it just... it might help you
if you want to go out on
your own someday down the road.
Everything I've learned,
I've learned from you.
So, of course, yes, yes I would.
Okay.
Wow.
I don't know what
I've done to deserve you.
Tracy, you're such
a good friend.
- Friend?
- Yes.
But I promise I will
deserve you in the future.
Wow. Wow!
What's going on here?
That's a lot of hugging
for a Halloween party?
Uh, Everly
just gave me a promotion.
I'm gonna be able
to make my own stuff.
What? That's great,
just completely unexpected.
Yes. Well,
things are really gonna be
changing around the shop, Jimmy.
Maybe it's time for you
to change things up, too.
Don't wait ten years.
Excuse me.
So, how does this work?
Can everyone see you
or am I sleepwalking?
The veil between worlds
is thin on All Hallows Eve.
Look around. It's not like
we stick out or anything.
Oh, I definitely stick out.
Get over yourself.
It seems you
learned your lessons well.
Yes, yes, I have.
And I just...
I have to thank you, all of you.
We're happy to help.
It's kind of what we do.
It just feels so good not to be
afraid to go after what I want.
Our work is done here.
Be well, Everly.
I will remember you.
And your future's looking...
a little more bright.
Bright.
No, no, no!
Sunnies! Where are my...?
- What?
- Give 'em.
It totally works.
Present Ghost, come on.
Can I try 'em?
As if.
Live in the moment, bestie.
And go get that kiss.
Anyone back there
afraid of ghosts?
No. All right,
better go gentle on the beep.
All the ghosts aren't up yet.
Oh! Oh!
Whoa! You woke them up!
Whoa!
Uh, here. Why don't you be
the king for a little while?
Hey!
You came.
- I hope that's okay.
- Yeah!
Of course.
Why wouldn't it be?
Oh, I thought you had a date.
Introduction.
Zero chemistry, on both sides.
Sorry.
Are you really sorry?
- No.
- I didn't think so.
Don't want to mess with anything
that's meant to be, though.
Yeah, I think if
it's meant to be...
it'll be eventually.
I suppose you're right.
Thing is,
I have spent my whole life
avoiding things
that made me scared.
You know, there's nothing
to be scared of here.
No, no, there's so many things.
Like, liking you, and not
wanting to ruin our friendship,
and wanting to
kiss you since I was 20.
Uh...
Are you finally saying yes?
To a date, if the offer is open.
Evs, the offer... has
always been open for you.
Then, yes!
Can we, um...
Can we lose the
"family friend" title, though?
Because that's been
haunting me for years.
I think it depends
on how this date goes.
Okay, so, it's off
to a good start, right?
- Yeah, it feels pretty good.
- Yeah.
You know what that means?
Bobbing for apples?
Well, first... we dance.
Up and away!
Coming through!
Yes!