The next day Miley and Robbie ray went back home. Neither of them had got any sleep and neither one spoke as Robbie ray drove through the town.

Miley found herself very jumpy and hated being back in a car. She flinched every time a car pulled out and had bit her lip to stop herself screaming when a van swerved in front of them.

Tears leaked from her eyes, they had since yesterday. Her father seemed strangely clam, but he was clutching the stirring wheel so hard that his knuckles had turned white.

Miley looked outside the window. It was raining and she could see her refection. Her brown hair had a bandage around it where she had hit her head. She looked pale and had dark rings under her eyes.

But she didn't care about how she looked, nothing mattered now, just Jackson and the fact that she would never see him again.

I always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd need you there when I cry
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lye
Is made up on your side

Robbie ray pulled up into their drive and the first thing that Miley saw was Jackson's blue car. Sitting in the drive, like nothing had happened.

Neither said anything, but both just stared at the blue, innocent car. When Miley couldn't stand the sight anymore because it was tearing her insides out, she got out, walked past the blue car and into the house.

That didn't solve anything. Inside the house were bits of Jackson everywhere. His school books were on the coffee table, waiting for their homework to be completed. Miley could see his messy handwriting on the front page.

She walked past and into the kitchen. His car keys hanged up in their usual place, a Rico key ring dangling from it.

A pair of his trainers was sitting by the door.

The washing basket was overflowing and sitting right on top was Jackson's Rico t-shirt.

His volley ball was resting near the patio door.

A clay pot Jackson made in kindergarten was placed on a self.

Everywhere Miley looked were reminders of Jackson, it all looked normal, it all looked nice, but Miley knew it all was not, Jackson was never coming back.

Miley took one more look around before bursting into tears and running up the stairs and into her room.

When you walk away
I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?

Jackson was all around her, in photos, in things that were just laid on the floor; he was everywhere, reminding Miley that she was never going to see him again.

Miley got into her room and shut the door. She sat on the bed and cried. She took hold of Beary and nuzzled her face into his fur, crying.

She sat there for ages, slowly soaking Beary's fur.

After a little while, Miley heard the front door open and someone come running through the house in a panic.

"Miley, Miley!!" they shouted, Miley realised it was Lilly.

Her bedroom door opened, and Lilly came rushing in, tears falling fast from her eyes.

When she saw Miley, she breathed in relief.

"Miley, I thought…I thought…" her voice trailed off and she went to Miley.

"Thank God your alive, I was so worried" Lilly told her and then hugged her.

"Where is Jackson?" Lilly then asked, panic again in her voice. Miley burst into renewed tears and hugged Lilly more tightly.

Lilly was silent, shocked and sad.

"I…I'm…so…s…sorry" she whispered. Miley said nothing, but closed her eyes and cried, she cried until no more tears would fell.

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
And make it ok

She was nearly asleep in Lilly's arms when a loud bang came from downstairs. Miley jumped and heard Rico's voice.

"Jackson, Jackson, you're late for work"

"Should I go and tell him?" Lilly asked. Miley, who had a weird, blank look on her face, shook her head and got up. Lilly followed her downstairs.

"Jackson, my Father will hear of this and he will fire you" Rico yelled. Lilly winced, while Miley did nothing but opened the door.

Rico was standing there, looking really angry.

"Jack-oh, its you, tell Jackson that he has ten minuets to get his butt down to the beach, or his fired" he told Miley, before realising that Miley was hurt.

"What happened to you?" he asked, sounding worried.

Miley didn't reply so Rico got angry again.

"Well, aren't you going to tell Jackson?" Miley shook her head.

"I can't" she replied, blankly.

"Why not?" Rico demanded.

"Because he…he…" Miley started, but was unable to finish her sentence. She collapsed into Lilly's arms again and cried.

Rico's expression changed instantly.

"No, he can't have" he said, in disbelieve. Small tears formed in his small eyes and fall silently. He then left, without another word.

I miss you

Lilly guarded Miley to the sofa and let her cry again. She rocked Miley gently, but her crying didn't crease.

Lilly hadn't expected it to either.

An hour later, Lilly broke their embrace and got up. Miley sat there, the blank look back on her face, small tears escaping every now and again and rolling softly down her unusually pale face.

"Do you want something to eat?" Lilly asked, going to the fridge. Miley didn't reply, she just sat there.

"I'll make you a sandwich if you want" Lilly offered. Still no sound came from Miley's lips. Lilly made the sandwich anyway and placed it in front of Miley.

"You need to eat, Miles" Lilly nearly begged, worried about Miley's health.

Miley didn't even blink. Lilly sat down next to her and wrapped an arm around her shoulder.

Miley didn't say a thing; neither did she eat the sandwich.

The house was quiet, the usual noise wasn't there. The normal, happy atmosphere had disappeared. It was empty even though Miley and Lilly were sitting there.

I've never felt this way before
Everything that I do reminds me of you
and the clothes you left, that lie on the floor
And they smell just like you
I love the things that you do

A little while later, Miley was leaning her head against Lilly's shoulder. Her eyes were red and glazed. She just stared right in front of her, not really looking at anything.

Every once and a while, a strangled sob would escape her lips and hang in the air. Lily was asleep, her eyes closed tight, tears falling down her face. She had her head against the arm rest.

When you walk away
I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?

The telephone suddenly ring, making both Miley and Lilly jump. Lilly woke up and looked around. The telephone paused and then ring again, making Lilly jump again.

Miley got up and answered it.

"Hello," came her croaked voice.

"Oh, Miley, thank God" came Grandma's voice, "I saw on the television that Hannah Montana was involved in a car accident, and I thought the worse" she sounded relived and started rambling on.

"It must have been someone pretending to be Hannah Montana, dear me, it didn't half scare me to death, where is your father, I need to talk to him, we need to stop these silly people before they gave me a heart attack, next they'll be saying that you took over the white house" she paused to take a breath.

"I don't know where he is actual" Miley mumbled, now slightly worried about her father.

"Are you ok, honey, you sound really upset" Mamaw asked, concern in her voice.

"I…" Miley started, but couldn't complete, she want completely silent.

"Miley, Miley are you there?" Mamaw asked.

Lilly took the phone and walked into the kitchen.

"Hello, Mrs Stewart" she said into the phone.

"Lilly, what's wrong, where's Miley?" Mamaw asked.

"I'm really sorry to tell you this, Mrs Stewart, but Miley was involved in a car accident" Lilly told her.

"What? Is she ok?" Mamaw asked, now panicky.

"Yes, she is fine, just a broken arm and a head injure, nothing major" Lilly replied.

"Then what is wrong?" Lilly took a deep breath and said,

"Jackson was in the car as well"

"What? Is he ok?" Mamaw asked, already sensing the answer. Lilly took another deep breath, this one broken by a sob.

"I'm really sorry, Mrs Stewart, he…he…" Lilly said, before her sobs took over.

Mamaw was quiet, her breath getting deeper.

"I'll take the first plane there, I should be there by tomorrow morning" Mamaw said, before hanging up.

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
And When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
And When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
And make it ok

Lilly took another deep breath and put the phone back. She then looked at the time, it was quite late.

"I'm sorry, Miley, but I have to go, my mum will be worried" she told Miley, who nodded, but did nothing else.

Lilly hugged Miley and then left.


I miss you

Miley stayed on the sofa for a little while longer, until the quietness overtook her and she had to get up.

She walked up stairs and along the landing. Jackson's bedroom door was open.

Miley paused outside it, before knocking. Miley was expecting a

"Go away, I'm busy" to come from inside, but it didn't. Miley walked in.

Nothing had changed. Everything was were Jackson left it.

His dirty washing was on the floor, clamped, while his clean washing was neatly folded on his desk, waiting to be put away.

On his desk was more homework, books and pencils.

Miley slowly went around the room, carefully touching items now and again. When she came to the window, she looked out.

Her father was still in the car, even though it was dark now. His head was against the stirring wheel, making it seem at first that he was asleep. However his shoulders were shaking badly.

Miley tore her eyes away from the window and slowly made her way to Jackson's bed and sit down.

On the bedside table was a picture of her mum and Jackson together, sitting on a swing. Jackson couldn't have been older then six.

Her mum smiled at her though the picture and Miley that out another sob.

We were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were
Yeah yeah
And all I ever wanted was for you to know
everything I do I give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe I need to feel you here with me Yeah...

She noticed Jackson's old teddy laying on the pillow.

She picked it up. It was a dog and he was called doogy. He was old and worn. One ear was hanging off and an eye was missing.

Miley hugged it and realised that it smelt of Jackson. Miley started to cry again. She nuzzled doogy and cried into his soft fur.

She cried and cried. All she seemed to do was cry.

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
And When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
And When you're gone
The words I need to hear, will always get me through the day
And make it ok

An hour later, Miley was laying on Jackson's bed. Her eyes were so heavy that they had forced themselves closed. She was clutching a damp doogy, tears still falling from her shut eyes.

Robbie ray came in, caution-ly. His eyes were red and puffy.

He signed when he saw Miley laying on the bed. She was too tried to open her eyes, so just laid there.

Robbie ray out a warm blanket over her and kissed her gently on the forehead before leaving the room.

Miley slowly went to sleep.

I miss you...