"Baby?!"

Emma's voice called out, a hint of panic laced in her tone. Instantly, your heart dropped. Since you two had started dating just before Halloween, a sleepover seemed like the perfect way to celebrate. You were upstairs in her room while she went to grab snacks from the kitchen, but in all the excitement, you both completely forgot about trick-or-treaters.

Rushing downstairs, you found Emma trembling, tears streaming down her face as she stood frozen by the door. Grabbing her hand gently, you glanced through the peephole. A group of kids stood there in costumes—one in particular catching your eye. He was dressed as the villain from the horror movie that had scarred Emma as a child.

To you, it seemed silly, but you knew this was no joke for Emma. You immediately turned your attention to comforting your sweet girl, knowing she needed you in that moment.