They made their way to the kitchen, where Jinny retrieved a candle and some matches. Jinny had Brie carry the smaller items, while she carried the heavy pumpkin outside. Setting it on the steps, she took the candle and matches from Brie.
“Now remember; you always need to be careful with fire.” Jinny said solemnly, lighting the candle. “Never use matches without someone older, to help you.”
Brie nodded; she glanced around, hoping that no one was nearby; she didn’t want anyone to see her wearing a diaper. The temperature had dropped significantly, and as much as she wanted to hold down the edges of her nightshirt; she instead opted to hug her arms close to her body, letting the nightshirt flit about in the chill air.
Jinny set the candle in the pumpkin. “C’mere Brie,” She beckoned, stepping back.
Brie took a few steps down the walkway, and turned; standing together with Jinny, they looked happily at their orange creation.
“Well, that’ll attract some trick-or-treaters.” Jinny looked around, then added, “if there are any.” The neighborhood was dark. A few houses had their lights on, and Jinny could see the glowing faces of other jack o’ lanterns; but there were no people to be seen.
Brie grinned back at the flickering smiley face. “He looks happy.”
‘CAW CAW!’
Both girls jumped as the abrupt sound pierced the silence.
“What’s a crow doing out at this time of night.” Jinny said angrily, hoping Brie hadn’t seen her jump. “Come on Brie, let’s go inside; it’s cold out here.”
Jinny popped the video into the VCR, and went to the kitchen to collect snacks while the previews played. She grabbed two cans of coke from the fridge, a bag of trail mix and a bag of small candy-bars from above the microwave. “Do you like pop?”
Brie looked away from the TV as Jinny approached. “Yes!” She nearly jumped out of her seat. She was almost never allowed to have soda, and wasn’t even aware that there was any in the house.
Jinny opened both cans, and they settled into the couch as the movie started playing.
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By the time it ended, Brie was tightly hugging the older girl. Jinny had an arm over Brie, but found that even she was feeling a little unnerved. The room fell dark as the scrolling credits cast flickering light on the two girls.
“Why did she make him scream?” Brie whimpered.
“I think she killed him.” Jinny said softly.
Brie said nothing.
After another minute, Jinny began to move; Brie clutched more tightly. “C’mon Brie, it’s time for bed.”
Brie didn’t move. “I wanna stay here with you.” She whined.
“Are you scared?”
Brie shook her head.
Jinny couldn’t turn her head because of how close Brie was, but felt the untruthful motion of denial against her shoulder. “Don’t worry, I’ll stay with you until you’re asleep.”
Brie whimpered.
Jinny intended to carry the younger girl to the bedroom. Her hand slid under Brie’s bottom, but she stopped when she felt a telltale firmness to the seat of the diaper. “Brie, are you wet?”
Brie shook her head again.
Jinny managed to pull herself free. “Wait here, I’ll be right back.” Jinny disappeared down the hall; leaving Brie in the blue glow of the TV’s ‘no signal’ screen.
A couple minutes later, Brie heard the toilet flush, and Jinny returned; holding a diaper and a washcloth.
“Come on Brie.” Jinny knelt beside the towel.
Brie didn’t move.
“I know you’re wet Brie. It’s okay, let’s just get you in something dry.” Jinny patted the towel
Wordlessly, Brie left the couch, and lay down in front of Jinny.
