After a chaos-filled summer, Kiko and Dom are ready to ease into a more laidback autumn and really put in some quality time together. Allowing Dom's ex roommate to crash with them, however, turns out to be a mistake when the guy won't leave.<br><br>Dom struggles to cope as Travis dredges up things from his past he'd rather not remember and slowly casts doubts on his relationship with Kiko. Just when the tension seems to be too much, a murder after a Halloween party reignites the spark between Kiko and Dom.<br><br>But when the body count begins to rise, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary killer. With few leads and no end to places the murderer could strike, this could either be a Halloween for Kiko and Dom to remember, or their very last.

Deal with the Deviled Eggs

“Can I have everyone’s attention,” said Buddy two or three times, until even the chatty inebriated people were forced to mostly quiet themselves. Buddy looked nervous but happy, and Martha appeared confident and pleased as usual.


“I have a weird feeling about this,” whispered Dom.


“Thank you,” said Buddy. “I guess I gotta say first, I have an announcement to make.” He paused and glanced at Martha. “Wehave an announcement to make.”


“It’s a big one.” Buddy cleared his throat. “As you all know, exactly one-hundred-and-ninety-five days ago, my poor, dear, wonderful Buddy Angus was taken from this Earth in the most vicious and depraved manner.”


When he choked up and paused, Dom leaned closer.


“He loved that cow,” Kiko whispered back. Dom rolled his eyes. Martha squeezed Buddy’s hand and he nodded, ready to go on.


Chapter 33