A/N: Thanks Samantha-Girl Scout (for whom this story was originally published), CharmedMilliE, and Kairi7. Kairi, I'm sorry my chapters are so short, but it's just what comes to me. :( This one promises to be a little sad so grab some tissues. :(

Disclaimer: See Chapter 1
Chapter 4

Danny returned to his human form and walked into the Fenton House. Nothing had changed. "Mom?" Something flew by and hit him in the head. "Ow! Mom!"

"Danny? That's really you?"

He tried hard to keep the sarcasm out of his voice. "Nope, it's an illusion."

"Oh, Danny!" Mrs. Fenton threw her arms around him, ignoring his wince. "You're all grown up!"

"Mom, take the belt off," he said weakly. "Mom, please take the belt off…" The longer she held him, the more he was getting shocked.

She quickly released him. "Oh, I'm sorry, sweetie." She removed the belt. "I forgot about what Jazz told me about you."

"Yeah…" He rubbed his injured chest, looking around. "Nothing's changed around here." He turned back to his mom. "Where's Dad?"

Mrs. Fenton looked down but didn't speak, and Jazz ran in just then, breathing hard, followed by Sam and Tucker.

"Thanks for the lift," Jazz said, sarcasm dripping from every word. "What's wrong with Mom?"

"I just asked her where Dad was."

Jazz turned to Sam and Tucker. "You didn't tell him?"

"We thought it better if he heard it from you," Sam said quietly.

"What?" Danny looked between all four of them. "Tell me what?"

"I just made cookies. Would you like some?" Mrs. Fenton suddenly said.

"Sure," Sam said quickly.

"But—" Tucker started then stopped at a look from Sam. "I'd love some cookies."

"I'll get milk." Jazz disappeared into the kitchen.

Danny's eyes narrowed. They were stalling. Where was his dad? What weren't they telling him?"

"These are delicious, Mom," Jazz said.

"Yeah, they're really good, Mrs. Fenton," Tucker said.

Everyone was avoiding looking at Danny who was silently glaring across the table. Sam was also silent, staring at her cookies.

"I made the recipe a few days after Jack… um, finished the battle suit," Mrs. Fenton finished quietly.

"Where is Dad?" Danny said again. He asked each time Mr. Fenton was mentioned.

Mrs. Fenton sighed and glanced at the others. They couldn't put it off any longer. "A few weeks after you left, your father took the finished Fenton Battle Suit and fought against the ghost king." Danny gripped the table, fearing the worst. "He's dead, Danny."

No one spoke. No one moved for the longest time. Danny leaned back in his chair, his shoulders slumped, and his face hidden in his hands.

"Where did they bury him?" His voice was thick with grief.

"In the Amity Park Cemetery," Jazz whispered.

Without another word, Danny stood and walked out. Sam ran after him moments later. He was standing before the house with his back to her as if contemplating where to go. He looked so lost and confused.

"I'm going with you," Sam said, moving to stand next to him.

He transformed to his ghost self then took her hand. "Hold on," he said.

She grasped his hand tightly as he took off. She had flown with him before, but it was different flying to his dad's grave. He was silent the entire time, and she felt awkward about demanding to come with him now. He deserved to be alone while he was grieving his father. He set her down lightly before returning to his human form to stand before his father's grave.

"It shouldn't have been him," Danny whispered. "I should've fought the ghost king." He ducked his head. "But I was a coward."

"You're not a coward, Danny," Sam said softly, setting her hand on his shoulder. "You came back. No coward would come back."

He laughed sharply. "But I came back a little late, didn't I?" His voice was harsh and cold again, but Sam suppressed a wince, releasing his shoulder. "I should've never come back." Returning to his ghost form, he flew away.

"Danny!" Sam ran after him, but it was too late. He was already gone.

A/N: Sorry for all Jack Fenton fans, but he kind of gets on my nerves, and I didn't want to have too many characters to deal with. Some of 'em just had to die. And yes, I'm afraid this chapter is short too.