Okay, so here's the next chapter, not a whole lot happening. Sorry, this one is a little bit depressing too. I promise though, things will start looking up for everyone soon. If I messed up anywhere towards the end, sorry, I was on the phone. I think that I caught all of them though. Thanks to everyone who has been reviewing and adding the story to their favorites, I really appreciate it. I will try to update again, very soon. I hope you enjoy this! Please R&R!

I don't own Sonny with a Chance or any of the characters, except for little Jerico. = )

Sonny watched as Chad quickly cut Jerico from the truck and helped him out of the vehicle. Surprisingly, unlike them, the little boy did not have any serious injuries, only small cuts and bruises. Jerico gave Chad a big hug, and then ran over to where Sonny was sitting and gave her a big hug.

"Thank you so much, Sonny!" Jerico smiled a big smile at her, "You're my hero!" Grinning big, Sonny looked at Chad who was walking towards the other side of the truck where Jerico's father lay. Sonny stood up and walked with Jerico towards Chad, who was checking the young man's pulse.

Chad shook his head, "he didn't make it."

"What do you mean he didn't make it?" Sonny felt herself shaking again. Chad walked over by her and took her hand, leading her away from Jerico.

"Sonny, Jerico's father died." Chad sighed as Sonny fell into his arms and he embraced her.

"This is all my fault." Sonny sobbed into Chad's body.

"No it's not, don't tell yourself that." Chad whispered into her hair.

"Yes, it is too. If I had been more worried about him than helping you and Jerico, I may have been able to save his life."

"Sonny, none of this is your fault. It's his own fault that he died because he got drunk and let his seven year old son drive his truck." Chad held Sonny until she pulled away.

"I need to tell Jerico," she stated, walking towards the small boy.

Chad stopped her, "I'll do it, you just be there for him when he finds out." He walked over to Jerico and embraced the boy in a hug. "Jerico, I need to tell you something."

Tears filled Jerico's eyes as he looked at Chad's sullen face. "Daddy's dead, isn't he?"

"I'm afraid that he is." Chad felt tears rolling down his own face as Jerico ran to his father's body.

What's this? Chad Dylan Cooper does NOT cry. Wait, what am I thinking? Man, I've been in Hollywood way too long. I need to stop being such a jerk, to everyone, not just Sonny.

Sonny moved towards Jerico as he knelt next to his father. "I love you, daddy," he said as he ran the rest of the distance to Sonny and she embraced him in a hug. Chad came up and joined them, and the three-some stayed in their hold until they had to sit down. It was completely silent for a couple minutes while the two teenagers tried to think of what to say. Finally, Jerico broke the silence.

"We knew that daddy wouldn't last long," Jerico said; Chad and Sonny just stared at the little boy, wondering how he seemed so smart and mature for his age. "My mommy died about a year ago, and ever since, Daddy hasn't been doing too well." Tears gathered in all three of their eyes. "I've been there for him, but he could barely look at me, cause he said that I reminded him too much of my mom." It was silent again for a few minutes. "So," Jerico broke the silence again, "how are we going to get back home?"

Chad and Sonny were stunned, "I'm so sorry about your parents," Sonny said softly.

"Yeah, me too." Chad agreed.

"It's alright," Jerico forced a smile, "I'll live. Thanks to you guys."

Seriously, how can a kid lose everything he has, and still be so strong? And how is he so smart? This is so weird. Well, I guess I need to figure out a plan to get Sonny, me, and the little twerp back home.

"If Sonny and I can walk, I think that there is a short cut through these woods," Chad said nodding towards the woods behind him. "Or, we could go along the road, the long way, and hope that we run into some cars that can get us to a hospital so that we can all get checked out."

"I'd rather not take the risk of running into some crazy person who might kidnap us if we get in their car," Sonny said. "I'd rather risk the woods."

"Maybe," Jerico said, "we could take the road for a little bit since you two are hurt. It's a lot harder to walk among trees."

"Kid, I mean Jerico," Chad started, "how are you so smart? Seriously, I never thought about that!"

"I've been through a lot this past year, I've practically raised myself. The other kids won't play with me, cause they say that I'm weird. So, I just hang out with my Uncle Jake; he's eighteen and has taught me everything I know!" Sonny forced a smile as Jerico said this, but really didn't want to think about the small boy hanging out with whoever this Jake guy was.

"So, how about we walk down this way." Chad stood and helped Sonny to her feet. They held each other's hands and started walking down the street with Jerico talking the whole way about random stuff that made hardly sense. They walked, or limped, for about ten minutes before Sonny and Chad had to take a break and sit down. After about an hour of walking and sitting they finally saw headlights up ahead. Deciding that they could no longer walk, Chad quickly took a chance and chose that he was going to stop the car and try to get a ride. The car slowed and rolled down the window. The three-some walked towards the car.

"What are Chad, Sonny, doing out here?" the voice yelled from the inside.

"Tawny?" Sonny exclaimed.