Halloween, 4:57 PM Wednesday 31st October 2018, Los Angeles, California, USA

It was nearing sundown in the bustling city of Los Angeles, where Halloween was in full swing. The celebration was taking the neighbourhoods by storm as the people, mainly children, were out and about in the streets of Los Angeles.

Houses were covered with every kind of decoration imaginable. Skeletons, ghosts, spiders in webs and the classic pumpkin jack-o-lanterns, giving off grins that ranged from goofy to sinister.

The presence of children dominated the streets, either in groups or together with grown-ups to look after them. Either way, they were all dressed up in wonderful costumes for this occasion. From classics like vampires and mummies to characters of modern fiction, and even some cosplayers. As per the usual tradition of trick-or-treating, the children carried plastic buckets and sacks to hoard all their collected candy in.

But for one particular duo, this was going to be one to remember for both of them.

In one of the more upper-middle class neighbourhoods was the Winters household. Like most of the houses on its street, its exterior was decorated with various Halloween themed items like spider webs and ghosts. A couple of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns sat on the front patio railing. A big one with a clean goofy grin and a small one that looked like it was done by a first-timer. But they nevertheless gave off a glow from within that illuminated smiles to any bypassers. Nearby, a bowl filled with chocolates and candies sat on a stool with a sign taped on it saying 'Take ONE. Don't be greedy'.

It was clear the two residents were going out for the evening.

Downstairs in the foyer, you awaited for the arrival of your adopted daughter, Eveline 'Evie'.

"Eveline, are you ready yet?" You called out, "We stay around any longer, we won't be able to hit too many houses before the party!"

"In a minute, Dad," called back Eveline from upstairs, "Just need to put on this boot!"