Pumpkin Negotations

Rebecca and Rachel were in Wal-Mart the other day when Rachel saw a plastic pumpkin on display.

"Mommy, can I have him? Halloween is coming. I want to decorate!"

"How much is he?" my wife asked.

"Three-nine-nine," Rachel responded.

"That's not very expensive," Rebecca said. "We can buy him."

A few aisles away, more pumpkins just like it were on display.

"Mama, we need to buy some of his friends so he won't be lonely," Rachel implored.

"Well, maybe we should let him stay here with his friends," my wife answered.

Rachel considered the option for a moment.

"He can make new friends!" she replied.