Later that night, the family is handing out candy. Luke is dressed as a zombie. Alex is dressed as “a disappointed scholar.” Haley is dressed as a sexy cat, which Claire called “unoriginal.” Phil is still glowing.
That night, while Claire sleeps, Phil executes Phase One. He installs a tiny, battery-operated speaker inside the hallway closet, wired to a motion sensor. He also places a small fog machine behind the vacuum cleaner. And finally—his masterpiece—a retractable wire connected to a single, white glove, rigged to drop from the top shelf when triggered. phil's epic halloween prank on claire
Claire looks up from the floor. Her turtleneck is covered in fake fog residue. Her hair is frizzed. Her eyes are pure murder. Later that night, the family is handing out candy
Claire leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, smiling. That night, while Claire sleeps, Phil executes Phase One
GOT IT! I GOT IT ON VIDEO! THE FALL! THE FACE! THIS IS GOING IN THE FAMILY CHRISTMAS CARD!
Claire Elizabeth Dunphy… you left the garage door open in 2008… and a raccoon died because of it.
But this year… this year I’ve got technology . And showmanship. And a deep, deeply unhealthy need to win. Part 1: The Setup