A/N: Hey there! This is my first fanfiction, so please forgive me if it's terrible. This story is in response to PurpleTwilight9720's SWAC competition :)

Disclaimer: I Do NOT, And Never Will, Own Sonny With A Chance.

Chad's POV

Today was the day I had to give up everything. I was going to war for the first time. My family and I were in LAX airport, waiting for that dreadful call. I looked at all of them, my beautiful wife Sonny, my amazing son and daughter, Jace and Jess and my Mom and my brother, Carl. I was going to miss them all, so much. "Will all soldiers please report to Gate 25," said the intercom. I saw Jess start to cry, and I picked her up. "Don't worry, babygirl, Daddy will be home soon," I said, wiping her tears,

"Pwomise?" she asked. I held out my finger.

"Pinkie promise," I said. Next, I went to Jace. He pulled me (and Jess) into a tear-stained hug. "Bye Daddy, I'll miss you," he said. I patted his blonde hair and put Jess down.

"I'll miss you too, buddy. Look after Mommy for me," I said, and he nodded. Mom and Dad came over next. Mom was trying to hold back her tears. Carl just looked sad. "Son, I am so proud of you," Mom said, hugging me. "I'm sure your father would be so proud." I smiled as I remembered my father, doing exactly the same thing, apart from he never returned. Carl hugged me and gave me a pat on the back. "Go on, little brother, do us proud," he said.

"Thanks, buddy," I replied. I then had to do one of the hardest things I had ever done. Say goodbye to Sonny. I took her hands in mine. She looked at me and I saw a tear drop down her beautiful face. I brushed it off. "Don't worry, Sonshine. Everything will be ok," I said.

"I'm going to miss you so much, Chad. Nothing will ever feel the same again," she said. We kissed for what seemed like hours.

"I love you, Shortstack. I want you to have this," I said. I pulled out a white envelope from my pocket and pressed it into her hand.

"I love you too, but what is it?" she asked.

"Open it up when the children are sleeping, then read it," I said. More tears came as I hugged her for the final time. "Goodbye my Sonshine, I love you." I pulled away and walked towards the gates. I turned around and saw Sonny with Jess in her arms, waving. I smiled. I missed them already. I headed for Gate 25, and I was there in no time, I sat down on one of the chairs. "Excuse me, is someone sitting next to you?" said a voice. I looked up.

"No, sure, you can sit there," I said, and the man sat down and took off his sunglasses. "Hey, you look familiar. Are you Tawni's husband?" I asked. He smiled.

"I am. You're Sonny's husband, Chad Dylan Cooper," he replied. We shook hands. Suddenly, I thought, this experience wouldn't be too bad after all, now I had a friend.

So what did you think? Please review, I need constructive criticism :) The first 5 reviewers will get a shout-out in the next chapter, and a virtual cookie :) *hands out virtual cookies*

Please R&R, thanks, and God bless :)

Jemma :)