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"And… That's a wrap!" Dan Schneider called from behind the camera. The usual "after wrapping" festivities begin with warm hugs being distributed all around set. There's something about this tradition that just reassures us all that we truly are a family. As usual, we all head over to the Schneider house for our dinner that Dan's wife, Lisa, always prepares for us.
Some small talk ensues, and then Lisa serves us three meat lasagna. Why so fancy? I think to myself. We usually have sandwiches or salad or something. I can't help myself from worrying about her forgetting that I'm vegan. Before I can even finish worrying, she brought out a succulent handmade eggplant parmesan. There is always so much thought and effort in her cuisines, you can just taste it. Lisa Schneider has to be one of the sweetest ladies I've ever known. A few minutes after we dig in, Dan stands up and all eyes immediately turn to him. His expression was unreadable.
"Guys, I have a big announcement." I think we were all expecting him to say something exciting like that we got picked up for another season or a movie or a concert or something. "I've been in talks with Nickelodeon for the past week and a half about some things," he continued, "they think that it's best that we not continue with a fifth season of Victorious." The room was silent. "I'm really sorry." Dan said in a sorrowful tone, choking up a bit at the end. No one said a word, no one moved. I felt my stomach twist and turn. I totally ignored the fact that I would soon be unemployed, I was too focused on the realization that, in a weird way, this family (my only real family) would soon begin to crumble. My heart suddenly dropped as I realized that I wouldn't be spending everyday with Ariana. We've been through this before and it hurt our friendship. We've gotten so close over the past year and we're pretty much inseparable. I mean, I guess I always knew this day would come, I guess I just never realized how soon it could happen. I looked to my left and saw Ariana in tears. I can't handle seeing my best friend cry (even though she was still absolutely flawless in every way), so I took her wrist and walked her to the bathroom. As soon as we reach the bathroom, I wrap my arms around her.
"Ari," I tried "shh, It's gonna be okay, I promise." All that was audible were sobs. As I hand her a tissue she starts talking.
"Liz, this is all my fault." I give her a puzzled look, then she cointiues "Dan's doing a new show with me and Jennette. If I wouldn't have said 'yes' then, maybe Victorious could've had another season. Maybe it's not too late! Maybe if I change my mind I can call Nickelodeon and"
"And what?" I cut her off. "Ari, They've already made up their mind. Plus, why would you turn down a show where you're the star to go back to a show where you're only recurring?" her eyes were soft, like always. "Please, don't blame yourself. This has nothing to do with you."
"I'm gonna miss you guys so much." She said, wiping her tears.
"Ari, you know that everyone is only a text away and I know exactly how you feel. I literally feel like my heart has been ripped out. I'm sure everyone else feels the exact same way. We're such a good family, Ariana, you know that. We all just have to try to continue to hang out together and have more kickbacks. We're family." She gives me a little smile then gives me another hug. "Hey, how about we have a little sleep over at my house tonight; it'll make you feel better." I offer. She nods before we head back out with the rest of the cast.
When we got back, everyone greeted us with hugs. The atmosphere had definately changed. Everyone was singing, acting crazy and just having a great time. It was like no bad news had ever happened. I sat back down next to Matt and gave him a little smile. He gave me an evil smirk, then signaled for me to look under my plate. There was a little piece of paper with writing on it. In his messy handwriting, it read "Did you tell her?"