"I'm sure we can overlook the small candy portions you've been handing out if you just make a donation," Chelsea grinned. "If you know what I mean."

The dog that had answered the door looked guilty for a moment before tossing an entre box of peppermint filled chocolates into Chelsea's empty candy sack. "You two have a good night."

"Thanks!" Lori and Chelsea replied in unison before heading back towards the sidewalk. Chelsea immediately opened the box and began dumping the chocolates into her mouth.

Lori looked on at Chelsea in astonishment as the last couple of chocolates disappeared into the chipmunk. Chelsea had managed to scarf down every ounce of candy she'd collected thus far and the candy's impact had made itself quite visible. The costume that originally covered Chelsea's midsection now left her still swelling gut totally exposed. Lori would have sworn that Chelsea was eating faster now than when they had started. "You know you can save some of that for later."

Chelsea burped before stuffing the now empty box into one of the ammo pouches on her vest, all of which were nearly overflowing with wrappers. "I can't let evidence of a bribe *urp* make it back to the station," Chelsea replied earnestly. "Besides, when people see the disparity in how much candy we have they give me more."

Lori rolled her eyes, "Yeah, but how are we supposed to tell who collected the most if you keep eating it?"

Chelsea patted her stomach, "You know how, I told you before we left."

"What? When you made us weigh each other?" A look of realization crossed Lori's face. "That's not fair!" Lori glanced down at Chelsea's churning stomach, "you can eat more than I can fit into this wimpy bag!"

"Then you'd better catch up," Chelsea grinned before picking up the pace towards the next house.

Lori slowed to a stop. She had suspected Chelsea had an edge when she came up with this contest, but the average sized bags had made things seem even. She looked down at her mostly full bag. The thought that she might lose sent a shiver through Lori's body. She grabbed a full size candy bar, deftly unwrapped it, and crammed it into her mouth. Lori rushed after Chelsea, already unwrapping the next thing she could grab from her bag. Chelsea might have a head start but she wouldn't give up that easily.

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