The other day was among the happiest of Davis' life. His parents have finally returned home after being away for so long. It was suppose to be a great time, but it went bad when they told Davis they want him to move to Italy with him. That means he has leave his friends, his home, and maybe even give up being Jason Burner. He wasn't really sure what to do.
"Do you really think Davis is going to leave?" Yolei asked.
"I don't know, but we can't influence him." Ken said. School was going and they were having lunch. While they were eating, they were talking about what's going to happen with Davis. "Yolei, as much as we want him to stay, we have to be unbiased about this."
"I get it. It's just, no matter how much Davis annoys me, I don't want him to leave." Yolei said. "He's still a great friend and I want him to stay until we graduate."
"Me too, but it's out of our hands." Ken said.
"Here he comes." Yolei said. They saw Davis coming, but he didn't look really happy. He took a seat next to them and he didn't even go for his food. "Hey, Davis."
"How are you doing?" Ken said as they both tried to act casual about the whole thing.
"How do you think I'm doing? I might be moving to Italy, I have to leave everything I love, I might even have to give up my music." Davis said.
"So….you're good?" Yolei said.
"Have you figured out what to do?" Ken said.
"Because we can't help you. We have to be neutral about this whole thing." Yolei said, but Ken gave a disapproving look at her.
"Settle." Ken said.
"Guys, it's okay. The truth is…I don't really want to go." Davis said.
"You don't?" Yolei said.
"So can't you just tell your parents that? Just tell them you want to stay here and problem solve." Ken said.
"You really think it's that easy?" Davis said. "I already tried, but they didn't really change their minds. They don't think I have a real reason for staying here."
"No real reason?" Yolei said.
"Yeah. They found a great school for me to go to, what school is actually good, they say I can make new friends in Italy, and this would be a great opportunity for me." Davis said.
"So what would be a good reason for you to stay?" Ken said.
"I don't know. Maybe some sort of emergency." Davis said. "My parents can be a little sentimental. If it had something to do with family or something I'm really passionate about."
"So you got nothing?" Yolei said.
"No. I don't have time for lunch either." Davis said as he just took a few quick bites. "I better go pack my stuff." Davis got up and left. Ken and Yolei felt bad since Davis doesn't want to leave like they want, but it doesn't seem like anything can really be done.
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Davis
Davis went to his locker and was packing up all his personal belongings. As much as he didn't like school, he was going to miss the place. He continued packing with Kari coming by.
"Hey, Davis." Kari said.
"Hey, Kari." Davis said, but wasn't really that happy to see her. Things have been a bit awkward between the two of them ever since Davis helped out with the play and Kari wasn't really sure what to do."
"Davis, listen…about what almost happened between us….do you want to talk about it?" Kari said.
"Not really." Davis said. "Only because it doesn't really matter. I'm not going to be here the day after tomorrow."
"What do you mean?" Kari said.
"I might be moving to Italy and I'm leaving tomorrow." Davis said.
"You're moving?!" Kari said.
"Yeah." Davis said. "My parents came home for a surprise visit. The biggest surprise was that they told me they want me to move with them to Italy."
"You don't seem all that happy about that." Kari said. "I thought you would be happy that you get to be with your parents again."
"I do, I would be." Davis said. "I just don't want to leave home. I love living with Miley. All my friends are here."
"I get it. Everyone is really opposed to moving, but you need to try and look at the bright side of all this." Kari said. "You can make all new friends. It could open brand new opportunities for you. It might not be as bad as you think."
"That's easy for you to say." Davis said. "I don't want to leave this place. I tried telling my parents that since Miley's been doing a great job of taking care of me, but it doesn't apparently matter. They're practically insisting I go with them."
"It's understandable." Kari said. "They've been a part from you for so long and had to ask someone else to take care of you." Kari could see she's not really helping as Davis just appears to feel worse. "For what it's worth, I wouldn't want you to leave. I miss you a lot."
"Thanks, Kari." Davis said. Kari left Davis to continue his packing. He's going to miss her a lot too. He thought of telling her about how he felt before, but it doesn't really make any difference. What he didn't know was that him moving bothered Kari more than she let on.
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The Penthouse
Miley was having a hard time believing Davis was really going to leave as well. After all the times they had together, he's been like a son to her, even if Miley's far too young to have a son like Davis. She was cleaning around the house, but stopped when she came across a frame photo.
"Hey, Miley." Jesse said as he came in. He noticed the photo she was looking at. "Hey! I remember that photo."
"Yeah. It was around the time Davis moved in with us." Miley said. "He wanted to be a singer himself and I took him under my wing. He was starting out as a musician and didn't want to leave just yet. So his parents allowed him to stay with me. Seems like that was only yesterday."
"I've been meaning to ask you this for a long time." Jesse said. "What made you take Davis in as your student in the first place?"
"He was so determined." Miley said. "He wanted to beat the odds and I thought he really could. I looked into his eyes and I saw myself. I don't think I'm ready to say goodbye to him just yet."
"I get it." Jesse said as he wrapped his arm around her and pulled her closer. "I'm not ready to say goodbye myself. We all had some great times together, but it's out of our hands. This is between Davis and his parents."
"I know, but I can at least have an opinion." Miley said. They heard the door open up and saw Davis came home with Yolei and Ken following. "Hey, Davis. How was school?"
"Harder when moving was all I could really think about." Davis said. "Are my parents here?"
"In your room. They're packing some of your stuff for you." Davis said.
"Here we come." Gina said as she and Jack came out.
"Hey, Davis. You ready for the big move?" Jack said. Jack and Gina seemed excited, but Davis still wasn't.
"Mom, Dad, I don't want to move to Italy. I love it here." Davis said. "I know you want us to be together again, but I'm not ready to leave all of this yet."
"Davis, we talked about this." Gina said. "There doesn't appear to be a reason for you to stay. There's no emergency, we've thought of everything for you for Italy."
"Davis, we're sorry you don't approve, but it won't be as bad as you think." Jack said. It really seemed like there was no way Davis can talk himself out of this. "We're sorry, Davis. You have about one more day to do what you like and say goodbye to your friends. We leave for the airport tomorrow night." Jack and Gina left the room and it seemed hopeless now.
"So this is really it?" Yolei said.
"What did they mean by a reason? What were they talking about?" Jesse said.
"They'll only let me stay if it's an emergency, for family, or for something I'm passion about." Davis said. As soon as he said that, Ken formed an idea.
"Wait. There is something you're passionate about. Being Jason Burner." Ken said. "Davis, have your parents ever saw you actually perform?"
"On the computer, but never actually there." Davis said.
"Maybe if they see how passionate you are about your music, about being Jason Burner, just maybe they'll let you stay." Ken said.
"Think that would actually work?" Yolei said.
"If Davis really doesn't want to leave, it's our only chance." Miley said.
"So I say we do it." Jesse said. "We can have Jason Burner give a last minute performance and we be ready to go." Everyone liked the idea. Even if this plan doesn't work, Davis will at least leave with a bang.
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The Next Day
It took some time, but they were able to put a small concert together for Davis. They're taking this one out on the streets. With a few tweets, a crowd gathered for this. Miley and the others managed to convince the Motomiyas to come and see this one.
"What is all this? We have to leave for the airport." Gina said.
"Davis is only going to do one song. He at least wants to give one more show before he leaves." Ken said.
"But we're hoping that once you see how much he loves performing, you'll let him stay." Yolei said.
"Just watch and see." Miley said.
"Here he comes!" Jesse said. People cheered as they saw Jason Burner coming their way on a mobile stage.
"How's it going everyone?!" Jason Burner called as people cheered. "Okay. This one goes out to all those who hold their families close to their heart. Even if you have a family member that's hundreds of miles away, they're in our hearts and it makes you feel like you're only in one place." The started out a little slow, but it picked up.
When I feel all alone, you are there
When I need someone, you are there
No matter how far apart we are, you are there
You're a place where I can go
No matter where we are, no matter how far we are
I know I have you to go to because….
You are my home, home, home
You are my home, home, home
You are the place I know I belong
You are where I can go to
No matter where we are
You are my home, home, home
You are my home, home, home
I know that I have you
There's a place I can always go to
That's wherever you are
You are the star of my night sky
You are the diamond of my light
My love for you is limitless because
You are my home, home, home
You are my home, home, home
You are the place I know I belong
You are where I can go to
No matter where we are
You are my home, home, home
You are my home, home, home
Now and here is where I am
Even when you're over there
They say the home is where the heart is
My heart is with you
That means you are also my home
You are my home, home, home
You are my home, home, home
You are my home, home, home
You are the place I know I belong
You are where I can go to
No matter where we are
You are my home, home, home
You are my home, home, home
You are my home, home, home
You are my home, home, home
You are the place I know I belong
You are where I can go to
No matter where we are
You are my home, home, home
You are my home, home, home
The song came to an end. Everyone loved it as all of his fans followed his mobile stage. Davis sang that song out to his parents. He just hoped his feelings were enough to get through to his parents, but it seemed like his parents loved it.
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The Penthouse
Everyone else went back to the penthouse. Jack and Gina have their bags ready to go and that made the others nervous. Davis came back in and his parents looked really happy.
"Davis, you were amazing out there!" Gina said as she hugged her son.
"Thanks, Mom." Davis said. Davis noticed the bags and believed the plan didn't really work. "I guess we should get going."
"Davis, we know why you did that performance and we get it." Jack said. "Obviously you are passionate about your music. We really felt your feelings in that song of yours."
"Davis, we would love it if you came with us, but you obviously want to stay here." Gina said. "So if staying here means that much to you, as well as the fact of how much you love performing, you can stay here with Miley and Jesse a little while longer."
"Really?!" Davis said as all of them were really happy that Davis can stay. "Thank you!" He hugged his mother and his father joined in that hug as well. "I do wish you guys could stay longer, but I know you're both still with me even if you are in another country."
"Same here, Davis. We're really proud of you." Jack said.
"We should get going. We still have a plane to catch." Gina said. So the time to say goodbye has come. Jack and Gina grabbed their bags and were ready to go. "Miley, thank you, and Jesse as well, for taking care of our son. I hope you don't mind taking care of him a little while longer."
"Not at all." Miley said. "I love having him around. You two take care. We hope the two of you will come back soon." Jack and Gina grabbed their stuff and they were off. Davis was glad to see his parents again and he can't wait to see them again.
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The Next Day
"I never thought I actually be happy to go to school." Davis said as he and his friends were going back to their normal routine.
"We're glad you're still here too." Ken said. All three of them were walking through the halls with Davis noticing Kari.
"Kari! Hey!" Davis said as he went over to her and got her attention.
"Davis? What are you doing here? I thought you were moving." Kari said.
"I was able to convince my parents to let me stay." Davis said. "I'm sticking here for a little while longer."
"I think that's great." Kari said. "I don't think things would have been the same without you around." Davis was glad to hear Kari think that. He didn't think things would be the same if he left either. Especially when it seems like he has some matters left unfinished.