"Wonder how the boys are doing? This brings back so many good memories. I remember once when mom was calling me by name wanting me to….RUBY!!!!! RUBY!!!!"
"No, I don't think she wanted me to know my name. I for sure thought…..
"RUBY!!! Over here!!!"
"Shh!! You shouldn't be up so early. What are you doing?"
"I heard a car and thought maybe it was her back."
"There are no…..I'm surprised my little car still runs. Here's a 'Basket' for you."
"Stay right there, Ruby. I have some fresh vegetables in the back for you."
"Auntie, I really can't stay. You know how my family is. We have to.."
"Nonsense. This will only take a minute. BRIAN."
"Yes, mom?"
"Can you pull a few KohlRabi from out back for Ruby, please?"
"Ruby's here?"
"Wait, you're little David's mom?"
"He's not little anymore. Why don't you come inside?"
"Oh, I can't, as I said, I…."
"I know, I know."
"Here's your vegetables, Ruby."
"Thanks. I'll do my best to divide them up for everyone."
"No. These are for you. Please take them."
"Have a nice day. Bye David. Bye Auntie."
"Bye Ruby."
*Cha..ching…cha-ching….cha-ching*
"Hmmm. Trying to rile the people up, I see. Nice try, but it's too late."
"Hello? Is someone there? Who's hiding in the bushes?
....Maybe I'm seeing things. Oh well. I'll just keep these greens safe. Onto the next house we go."
"Man, this is actually really fun. Cold, but fun. Wish I would have met Ruby sooner."
"You're cheating."
"Apple, there is no such thing as cheating."
"Then how are you on my block?"
"Just checking in before I have to go stock up on my second load. You're not doing too bad yourself. I can see the bottom."
"You're too kind."
"I try. See you on the Mor."
"Yea, whatever."
"Oh, and Apple."
"Yeah?"
"Don't….."
*Ding*
"Ring the doorbell. This is not Halloween."
"Oops."