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Aurora and Arden sat in the kitchen and talked while they ate and carved their own pumpkins. Aurora had decided to try and free hand a spider while Arden attempted a silhoett of a wolf.

"That is lofty," Aurora said. She was not particularly artistic, but she could envision it. However, she would not attempt a wolf. Arden turned a cocky smile in her direction.

"A little faith," he said. Aurora chuckled and shook her head. Some time later, they finished their pumpkins and headed toward the living room. Eli's face lit up when he saw them walk through the doorway.

"Finally!" He exclaimed as he jumped off the couch and ran towards his mother and Arden. Aurora chuckled and continued to the door. She opened it and held it open for Arden and Eli to follow. Once outside, they sat the pumpkins down. Aurora had to run back inside in order to grab a few candles.

Faith stood up from the couch, and Aurora smiled at her. "I am glad to see you and Eli happy," she said. Aurora thanked her mother f