Ronald McDonald had lived with his dog, Sundae in McDonaldland, USA for decades. It was where the clown spent most of his childhood. It was where would he would have countless adventures with his friends. Sadly, the fun could not last. In January, Ronald's bosses decided to move him to Masco. Sundae, Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar and the rest of the gang were heartbroken that their friend had to go. Ronald was upset too, he had to follow orders. Yet, it was a different story with his parents. It took until July to finally convince them into letting him go. Even though they were still hesitant.

Boxes were packed. The house was sold. And Ronald was able to find a new place at Brand-Side Avenue. As for Sundae, the fellow canine decided to stay with Franklin Quizzical as his new owner. Everything was well arranged. Everything except goodbyes.

Ronald was in front of his car as his companions surrounded him. Birdie, Tika, Franklin and Sundae gave sad smiles. Hamburglar, along with the Fry Kids, were holding back tears for the sake of toughness. As for Grimace and the McNuggets, it was a different story.

"Duh!", wept the purple being, "We're to miss you Ronald!"

"I'll miss you too, Grimace.", the clown replied as he struggles to give a smile, "Trust me, I'll come back to visit as soon as possible." He then turns to his pet, "Are you sure you want to stay here, Sundae, old boy?"

"Of course. My home is here with these guys...even if they can be...worrisome."

Everyone laughs as Ronald picks up the canine to embrace him. "Oh Sundae!", he laughed as Birdie assures him. "We'll take good care of him."

"I know you will, Birdie."

Poor Hammy. He could not hold back any longer. "Do…", he stammered, "Do you really have to go?"

"I wish I didn't.", Ronald sighed solemnly, "But, it's what the bosses want. Let's look at the bright side; I'm going to be the ambassador of good old McDonaldland. And we'll see each other again. There's always a telephone on standby. I'll write and I'll can always visit, right?"

"Right!", answered his comforted companions.

"That's the spirit!", Ronald joyfully chuckled, "Forever and always, we're friends. No matter what."

A group hug commenced when the two moving vans began to honk. Signaling the inevitable.

"That's my cue.", started Ronald. Getting in his car, he waved "Goodbye" as his friends returned the favor. All until he, and the pair of vans, drove away out of sight.

...

Stopping at a red light, Ronald already remembered what he had said to them. "No matter what...No matter what…", his eyes were watering by just that. Sniffling and giggling, he fights back. "No...No tears...I can't drive with them."

The light turns green, allowing the cars to go. "Besides,", he tells himself, "Masco's a fine place...It'll be a home away from home. Yeah! I'll love it just as much as McDonaldland! It's not going to be easy, but I will try. No doubt about it!"