“And just what kind of games do you have in mind, shelia?” Bobby asked playfully nuzzling Darcy’s neck as he wrapped his arms around her.
“Bobby!” Darcy scolded with a gleam in her eye slapping his arm slightly as it settled around her waist.
“None of that, lovebirds. Not all of us are here with people we can snuggle with,” Lucy said looking distinctively at Myles.
“Not that we’d want to in the first place,” Myles scoffed arrogantly, a little hurt that she still harbored ill feelings towards him, but understanding why.
Sue glanced over at Jack, but catching him watching her she quickly looked away chewing on her bottom lip nervously. Jack smiled wondering what she was thinking. I know I wouldn’t mind if the game consisted of a little snuggling, Jack thought, and then promptly returned his attention to what the others were saying afraid of where his mind was taking him.
“Watch it, mister,” Lucy warned. “I can always pair you with Cousin Itt.” Hearing this, Levi put his paw up over his nose causing everyone to laugh.
“Oh, Lucy, you hurt his feelings,” Tara cooed, crouching down to comfort Levi.
“I’m sorry, boy,” Lucy knelt beside the dog. “Why should you suffer?” Noticing Myles’ smug look, she added, “I’ll take you as my partner. You’re certainly more attentive than the one I have.” Levi barked in agreement causing Myles’ face to fall in disbelief.
“Hey, wonderdog,” Myles cautioned. “Keep it up and see if I sneak you any more doughnuts.”
Now it was everyone else’s turn to stare at Myles in shock as Levi raised his front legs in the air towards Myles as if he was begging. Realizing what he said Myles looked down at the dog embarrassed.
“I guess that isn’t our little secret anymore, huh?” Myles whispered loudly to his four-legged friend.
“No wonder you’re always wanting to follow Myles around,” Sue finally managed to get out to her companion with a laugh. Giving Myles a sympathetic look, she added, “I know it’s hard for me to tell him NO, too.”
“Good then while were at it, I’ll confess that I sneak Levi…” D started from his chair, laughing when Sue’s eyes grew wide. “I’m just kidding!” Thankful, Sue just smiled.
“Okay, can we get back to the games now,” Bobby asked. “Or are we going to play Truth or Dare to get more secrets out of Myles,” he joked giving the blonde agent a slap on his back.
“Now that’s a thought!” Jack spoke up. “Sue, Truth or Dare…”
“Jack!” Sue interrupted uncomfortable, but returning his smile before turning back to Lucy who was beginning to give the instructions about the game.
“We will be going on a Halloween Scavenger Hunt around D.C.” Lucy announced dramatically.
“A what hunt?” Sue asked not catching the word. Jack tapped her arm and signed, H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N-S-C-A-V-E-N-G-E-R-H-U-N-T.
“Oh, thanks,” she said, “sounds like fun.” Sue had never been on a Scavenger Hunt before and was really interested in experiencing a new adventure.
“Good,” Lucy replied. “Each couple will be given a list of items and/or clues directing them to a place,” Lucy read off a card she held. “Each list has been specifically made up for each couple.”
“And I guess since you made them up,” Bobby said. “You and Myles get a little head start.”
“What’s wrong with that?” Myles asked hauntingly. “She is the host of this festivity so I get to benefit by being her partner.”
“Actually, I didn’t make up the lists,” Lucy declared halting any further argument. “Mr. Garrett did.”
“Garrett!” D asked surprised from his chair beside his wife. “I didn’t think he’d go for any of this hobgoblin stuff. What is he up to?”
“That’s what I’d like to know?” Bobby questioned curiously as all eyes turned back to Lucy.
“Mr. Garrett found out about the party and just said that after all the hard work we’ve put in the past couple of weeks we deserve some fun,” Lucy supplied. “He made all the arrangements and delivered these here this morning,” she said holding up a stack of envelopes with each couple’s names on them.
If he knew about the party, Jack wondered, why did he keep me so long tonight? And what were those questions about? Unable to answer those questions, Jack listened to Lucy as she completed the instructions.
“We are to take the Metro any place we need to go. No cars and no taxis. Metropasses are in your envelopes,” Lucy advised. “And whether we have our list completed or not, we need to be back here by 3 am.”
“Why?” Donna asked taking their envelope when Lucy handed it to her.
“Other than that is when the Metro stations close…” Lucy shrugged as she finished passing out the rest of the envelopes. “I have no clue. Mr. Garrett just said to be back here by 3am.”
“Well, I guess we can’t argue with the boss,” Bobby submitted. “Are you ready, ‘Lois’?” he asked looking at Darcy who nodded laughing as Bobby grabbed the ends of his cape swinging it around behind him as he marched off to the door.
“Hey, Darcy,” D asked practically rolling on the floor at the sight Bobby made. “Are you sure you’re safe out there with him like that?” Bobby turned and glared causing even more laughter to erupt.
“Hey, shelia,” Bobby called to Sue, waving his hand to get her attention. “You’re welcome to come with the ‘Man of Steel’, too.” Looking at her outfit, he smiled, “Dressed like that you’re going to need more than a ‘slick greaser’ to protect you.”
“No, thanks, Bobby,” Sue blushed, looking shyly at Jack. “I think we’ll do just fine.” Jack beamed proudly at Bobby, his chest puffed pompously until Sue leaned over and asked D, “Do you think he brought his gun?”
Awh, that's just so cute!