I love it! I actually laughed out loud. I can imagine the scene (already can’t wait for fall- even though today was the first 90 degree day of the year) leaves in their beautiful autumn clothes, father and son sitting on the porch swing amongst the swinging plastic skeletons and witches, crisp scent of Halloween just around the corner… ;D

This is fun. very descriptive and not syrupy. Nice and compact and a good story.

The last line really made it. I remember a Calvin and Hobbes where Calvin said something like, “All right, Jack, time for your lobotomy.” The title also drew me in.

Funny ending. Also loved the lobotomy line.