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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 fiancé 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 cliché.

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 fiancé, 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!