Miss Piggy was buried the following day. A few people tried to inquire about a funeral, but Kermit just shook his head sadly. All he wanted was to stop thinking about it. For these tragic memories to cease haunting him.

But he knew that would never happen.

No-one said a word as the Muppets crowded around the gravestone of the one they had lost. The sky was a deep shade of indigo, the weather cloudy and miserable, blocking out stars and hope. Kermit reached out and touched the gravestone – it was cold and rough.

How could this happen? he thought as he glanced up at the sky. And why to me?

Piggy…I miss you.

He wanted to talk to her, tell her he was sorry for everything bad he'd done. Tell her that she was amazing, and he'd never forget about her. Tell her he loved her.

But he couldn't. Not with all the guys around.

What was the point, anyway? She couldn't hear him. She was…gone.

A crash of lightning came like a wake-up call, as the sky's tears drenched Kermit's face.

He sighed.

"We…we'd better get going," Robin said eventually, breaking the silence.

The guys nodded and murmured in agreement, but as they turned to go, Kermit didn't move.

Fozzie glanced back at his friend. "Kermit?"

"I…uh…" His voice cracked when he spoke. "I think I might stay here for a bit, on my own. I'll…I'll see you guys later."

Walter couldn't stand to see his friend so hurt. He took a step forward, and threw his arms around Kermit.

"You'll be OK," Walter said.

Kermit clung on, but said nothing; his throat was tight from trying not to cry.

"And Kermit, you need to tell the kids sometime."

This statement cut Kermit inside with guilt.

"I know," he whimpered. "I just don't know how."

Walter released himself from the hug and looked Kermit straight in the eyes.

"You need to tell them the truth. They're old enough to understand!"

"OK…OK. I'll…I'll try."

Kermit watched his friend slowly trudge down the hill. He waited until they were out of sight, before flopping down by the grave, and crying his eyes out.

Piggy. I'm sorry. I should've done something.