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

“Surprised to see you out, too,” said Clark, and Kiko knew he would not be so fortunate as to avoid Clark’s prying.


“I try to stay out and active in the community.”


Clark leaned closer and offered a knowing smile.


“I mean about Karen, of course. Figured you’d want to take it easy after you heard her die. That is true, right? I hate believing lies. I know how sensitive people like you are.”


Kiko drank his cider, glad Dom hadn’t yet found his way over. The man was much less able to let things like this roll off him, although Kiko did find himself irritated. He didn’t know whether Clark was talking about his partner preference or his race, but the newsman was not showing the understanding he thought he was.


“Well then,” said Clark, eyes lighting with greed. “If you’re not too upset about it, you’d consider sitting for a quick interview, right? Your name in the Observer. Free copy. Send it to your mother.” He paused. “Where did she move to again?”


Chapter 40