Author's Note: Hey Everyone! Season 8! I'm So Happy that I've been able to share this story with all of you, and I want to thank you all for sticking by me while I do! I love writing, and I'm glad you guys like it! Here is Chapter/Episode 1 of Season 8!

[August 28th, 2021]

Riley's POV

Today is a bittersweet day. It's both Auggie's twelfth birthday and Penny's first. It was supposed to be Eli's first birthday as well. I got Penny in her dress for her party today. Auggie had his party yesterday.

Andrew drove us to the park, where the guests were waiting. Everyone was there— KC, Farkle, and Aaron (who has lost all of his hair because of chemotherapy); Maya, Josh, and Christian; Mom, Dad, Auggie, and Ava; Andrew's mom and David; and Lucas. Katy, Shawn, the twins, and Maria were out of town. Lucas' friend, Hannah, went to London to visit her boyfriend. She's babysat for us a few times and had planned to come but ended up going to London to visit her boyfriend, this being the only time she could for a while.

Andrew took Penny out her car seat. We both held her hands as she started walking towards the crowd.

"Hi Penelope," KC told her giving her a little wave.

"Hi," Penny said. "Up?" KC picked her up.

"Happy birthday, Penelope," she said. Penny smiled.

Farkle's POV

I watched KC with Penelope. She loves that little girl, her Goddaughter, to death, and I know she'll love our daughter even more. We haven't told anyone that we're having a girl except for Aaron. She doesn't show anyone except me, but she's breaking inside because of Aaron's cancer. He on the other hand, is acting brave. He walked in on her crying the other night, and he told her that he'll be alright. She hasn't told anyone but me, but she's terrified he won't make it to his seventh birthday because the cancer has metastasized.

I watch as Aaron, Auggie, Ava, and David play on the playground equipment. Aaron is happy and that's what we do our best to focus on.

Aaron's POV

I looked over and saw daddy watching me play with my friends. I smiled at him and waved at him.

Auggie tagged me and I started running at Ava.

"No!" She screamed, laughing and ran away. I tagged her, and she tagged David. I got really tired and sat down on the playground steps.

"You okay, L.A.?" Ava asked.

"I'm just really tired," I said.

"I'm sorry," she said.

"It's not your fault," I said. "Can I tell you a secret?"

"Sure," she said.

"I'm scared," I admitted.

"Of dying?"

"No," I said.

"Then what?"

"Leaving mommy and daddy," I said. She hugged me. "I'm not scared of dying because I know I won't really die. But daddy and mommy don't want to lose me. And my sister will need me too." I covered my mouth. I wasn't supposed to tell anyone.

"We don't want to lose you either," Ava said. "And don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

"Mommy says that I'm her everything," I said. "If I leave, she'll lose her everything." I looked over and Ava looked like she was going to cry. "I think I'm gonna go be with mommy."

"Okay, L.A." I walked over to mom and held her other hand, daddy was holding one.

KC's POV

Aaron walked over to me and grabbed ahold of my hand. He looked up at me.

"You look really pretty, mommy," he told me.

"Thanks, sweetie," I said.

"I love you, mommy," he said. "Always will."

"I love you too," I said. I let go of Farkle's hand and kneeled in front of my son. "Are you okay?"

"I'm just a little tired," he said. I searched his face. "I promise I won't give up." I shifted my head.

"Do you want to go home?" I asked. "It's okay if you do."

"No, it's okay."

"Hot dogs are done!" Cory yelled.

Andrew's POV

After we ate, we sang Happy Birthday to Penny. Riley helped her blow out the candles and we cut the cake. When we gave her the first piece, she dug in as we took video. She had frosting all over her face. I looked over and saw that Riley had the biggest smile on her face.

I took out my wallet and looked at picture of Penny and Eli.

"Happy birthday, buddy," I whispered.

Riley and I helped Penny open her presents. Most of them were clothes and toys. KC and Farkle got her a new playpen. The other one broke when I slipped on a toy and fell into it.

Penny fell asleep at about 5pm, so we ended the party there and took her home. Aaron also fell asleep, on KC's lap, before that. Farkle carried him to his car and they went home.

Author's Note: I know this is a relatively short chapter, so sorry about that. Just so you know, this will be somewhat of an emotional season.

What are you hoping to see with this Season?

What do you think will happen with Aaron?

Are you excited to meet baby Minkus this Season?