Okay, you've gotta tell me what's going on.
This year, all of the shops on our block are competing to see who can create the scariest store. They've somehow convinced Ernesto Estrella to judge it.
Oh, he's that famous astrologist your abuela loves, right?
Yup. That's why she's a little crazed about her horchata. She really wants to impress Ernesto with it.
[They see their older siblings hugging at the mercado's entrance]
Have you two been down here hugging this whole time?
Bobby, what did I say about being lovey-dovey on Halloween?
Sorry, Ronnie Anne, but this is a super-romantic holiday, and Lori and I wanna do it right. Well, after we finish decorating the mercado. Babe, we're in this awesome competition.
I was just filling Lincoln in. The scariest store gets to make a commercial with Ernesto Estrella.
It would be huge for us! And we are so gonna win.
I'm flattered the Casagrandes want my help.
Thank you for letting Boris come along, too. I'm so excited for Halloween in the big city.
[They enter Great Lakes City and arrive at the Casagrande apartment]
Lucy! Muchas gracias for helping us!
It's my pleasure, really. Scaring people brings me joy.
[hugs Boris, mistaking him for Grandpa Leonard] And this must be the legendary Gramps that Lori's been telling us about. Nice to meet you, sir.
Boris is actually a child, but appreciates the sentiment.
Hey, Carlota. You look stressed. What's up?
I'm just really behind on making everyone's costumes for tonight. I'm never gonna finish on time.
Hmm. What if you had help? Leni is awesome with fashion.
That's a great idea! Babe, would you mind going back to Royal Woods to get her? We'll still have plenty of time for our romantic Halloween celebration.
Oh, it would really help me out, Lori.
[sighs] Of course. Anything to help you guys win. [chuckles]
[Lori returns to the Casagrande apartment with Leni in tow]
[quickly hugs her] Thank you so much for coming!
You can brief me on the way up. What are we looking at?
Silk, cotton, wool, and I was thinking… linen.
[gasps] Linen in October? Now, that's scary.
[noticing Lisa, also in tow] Lisa, what are you doing here?
None of our siblings found my musings on All-Hallows-Eve to be interesting, so they offered my 50 bucks to, and I quote, "Take my dull facts elsewhere."
Did someone say dull facts? You're speaking my language! Lisa, would you like to help me reassemble a skeleton while discussing the mythology behind this spooky holiday?
[gasps and squeals] I apologize for that amateurish display of emotion. Be right up!"
Ugh, Boo-Boo Bear, I am so ready to start our romantic Halloween celebration. Is the mercado all decorated?
Not yet. We just need to wrangle the pack of angry neighborhood cats, which means we need Lana.
[slumps in dismay] Ugh, seriously?!
It would mean a lot to me, mija.
Ugh. You know I can never say no to you, Mr. C.
[hugs her] I was counting on that.
[entering the mercado] I hear you guys need a cat wrangler. Well, you called the right person.
Thanks for coming, Lana. But please be careful, these neighborhood cats are wild and mean. So… [notices Lana is nowhere to be seen] Lana? Where did she go?
[leads the black cats into the mercado] This way, guys! Stay in formation. [Tarantulas also enter which she has rounded up] I also rounded up some tarantulas. I thought they might add a little extra scare.
Lana, you're our salvadora! Oh, we've got first place in the bag!
[sobbing] I can't believe I forgot the straw wig for my scarecrow costume!
It's okay, babe. Leni and Carlota can make you a wig out of a mop head.
Bobby, I need to wear the wig my mom wore on her first Halloween date with my dad. It's TRADITION! [sniffs] I have to go back to Royal Woods. I promise I'll be back in time for our Halloween, boo-boo bear.
Okay, I'll be waiting my little candy corn.
[The Louds, Pop-Pop, and Myrtle are all in the dining room, playing a game of Settlers of Cat-Land during their family game night]
Okay, Lola, do you have a scratching post to trade for a bag of litter and some catnip?
[chuckles] Oh, sweetie. You have to do better than that. I'm not trading for anything less than a diamond-encrusted cat collar.
Lola, take it easy on Myrtle. It's her first family game night.
Oh, I don't mind. I'm just so happy to be included.
[Lori nervously arrives at Great Lakes City on a rainy day and waits for a taxi]
[answers her phone as it rings] Hey, Lincoln.
Hi, Lori. I need to ask you a--
How do I look? Do I look okay?
Okay. But do I look like someone you'd want in your life forever? I'm meeting Bobby's dad today and I'm really nervous, and it doesn't help it that my car's in the shop, the rain is ruining my hair, and I'm late!
Wait, you haven't met Arturo yet? But we all spent Christmas at the Casagrande's together.
We should have met them but… [Flashback to the ending events of "A Very Casagrandes Christmas"] As soon as we got there, I had to go to the bathroom. And he left before I got out. [quicky makes her way to the bathroom]
FAFlashback Arturo
Feliz Navidad, Louds! Be right back. Rosa is sending me out for more masa. Wish me luck! [leaves as Lori exits the bathroom, relieved]
[End of flashback]
Then, we ended up leaving before he got back. But today, there's no masa standing in our way! I'm finally meeting him. And I need it to be perfect, Lincoln.
[as Lori enters his apartment] Hey, babe!
I am so sorry for being late. [hugs him] You wouldn't believe what happened to me. [checks out the apartment; amazed] Wow! Your place looks great! Where's your dad?
Relax, babe. He's also running late.
Oh, perfect. I'll go freshen up.
[As Lori washes off her face in the bathroom…]
[off-screen] Hey, Dad, you made it!
Ah! It's him. He's here. [opens the door to see Arturo…only to realize in horror he's the same guy she pushed into the puddle earlier]
[gasps in horror and closes the door] That's Arturo?!
You won't believe what happened to me! I was attacked by the rudest blonde girl!
I shoved Bobby's dad into a puddle!
[knocking on the bathroom door from outside] Babe, are you almost done? My dad's here!
