It didn't take long when word got out that Sarah was going home. Some imaginary friends were sad to hear while Duchess was overjoyed over the bit of news, she was so thrilled that she declared that they would throw a little going a away party that night for Sarah and her girls, which caught a lot of the imaginary friends by surprise, but didn't think much of it, since it was for Sarah, they thought she deserved it.
Sarah and the girls were surrounded by many friends as they cheered them on with games, food and presents. The Nursery friends decided to work together and made Sarah a Marconi picture, Sarah gladly took it with a smile on her face hugging the children dearly to her. Frankie gave her old but still beautiful well kept clothes to Sarah, Coco laid a picture of all them together and Ed gave Stacy a stuffed Teddy bear that he helped put together with Knitting Nancy.
Stephanie couldn't believe of how many friends took a shine to Sarah, then again, she had that personality that no one could ever turn away from. She couldn't blame them for missing her already, after all, she was imaged by the greatest person in her world.
"Hey Sarah!" Bloo shouted bringing her attention to him, "I heard you were going home, so I wanted to give you something, you know as a going away present, to show that I care" Bloo smile at Mac who just rolled his eyes at him. Bloo set a Paddle Ball in Sarah's lap with a smile, "Enjoy"
"Bloo!" Mac shouted, "what kind of a gift is that?"
"What?!" Bloo shouted back, "Its was one of the best paddle balls I have."
"But Bloo they all look the same," Mac pointed out.
"Nah Uh! This one was special," Bloo crossed his arms over his chest, "I has a red sticker with a smiley face on it."
Mac looked at him annoyed, "you got that sticker from Ed's sticker box didn't you?"
Bloo covered Mac's mouth, "Shhhh…he doesn't have to know that."
Ed looked at Bloo, "know what?"
"Uh…what a…great guy you are," Bloo covered with a smile.
Ed just smiled appreciatively as Stacy took the Paddle ball from Sarah's lap saying, "Wow cool."
"Yeah, that rights, it is cool," Bloo said confidently, "Given by me, the worlds best Paddle Ball champion."
Mac sighed, "Oh please, you couldn't paddle your way out of a paper bag."
"I could to!" Bloo shouted, "besides, no one can paddle like I can, which is why I am the champion."
"You mean like this?" Stacy said as she paddled the ball with a smile on her face
Bloo's jaw dropped, "What?! that's not fair, can everyone do that?!"
"I can't," Sarah replied with a small smile.
"Its no big deal, its all in the wrist," Stacy said.
"Oh yeah!? I bet your sister can't do it," Bloo challenged.
Stacy looked at him then handed the Paddle Ball to her Sister who started to paddle just as fast.
Bloo looked at them annoyed, "I stand corrected."
Mac point and laughed at Bloo while he glared at him when Mr. Herriman came in with Madame Foster. Mr. Herriman hopped over to Sarah holding out an envelope to her saying, "This is for all the hard work you did for us, I hope this will help you along the way with your creators."
Sarah looked at him then at the envelope, she opened it up, finding a check inside, she looked at the numbers saying, "Wow…" she then looked to Mr. Herriman and Madame Foster, "I appreciate the offer Mr. Herriman, Madame Foster, but I don't think I can take this."
"Nonsense, if anything, its to show how much we appreciate everything you have done for us," Mr. Herriman said fixing his monocle.
Madame Foster smiled with a giggle, "Its from all of us deary, we all pitched in so you can live comfortably, even if it is just for a little bit."
Sarah smiled as she handed the check to Stephanie who looked at it then said, "Wow!"
"Thank you so much for everything you," looks to everyone at the table, "all of you, have done for me." She looked around the table, seeing everyone's smile…except….Wilt.
"Alright guys, I got CAKE!" Frankie shouted, bringing out a 5 layer cake with blue frosting and yellow flowers.
Everyone cheered as she set the cake on the table. Sarah looked up at the group then looked to her creators saying, "will you excuse me girls?"
Stephanie looked at her saying, "Sure."
Sarah got up from her seat, walking over to Frankie tapping her on her shoulder. Once her attention was drawn to her, she whispered, "Where's Wilt?"
Frankie looked around saying, "I don't know, last time I saw him, he was in the backyard."
"Thanks," Sarah said as she made her way back to her creators telling them that she would be right back, then headed towards the back of the house. Stacy didn't mind as she was handed a slice of cake from Mac while Bloo tried to give it to her first. Stephanie on the other hand, watched Sarah as she went, curious as to what got her attention she followed her.
In the backyard, Wilt was dribbling his basketball on the half court. He tried to make a basket but failed as it fell out of the loop and bounced away, "Aw man!" Wilt sighed, trudging his feet over the dirt then grabbed his ball.
Sarah stood by the door to the porch, watching Wilt in sorrow. The painful look on his face was unbearable, she had to say something to him, it was the least…no…it was what she could do for him since he was always there for her. Taking a deep breath, she walked out the door and headed towards him.
Stephanie made sure that she was not seen as she hid behind the entry way, till Sarah had gone outside, then headed towards the door, staying to the side as she watched through the screen door.
