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Chapter 2: Another Sad Day

Miley's POV

Two days had passed, but nothing changed. Jackson and I are luckily still in our house, which we never leave. Neither of us have had the guts to go into Dad's room yet. Today is the day of his funeral. We both have to give a speech. It's going to be one of the hardest things of my life.

I stood in front of my mirror adjusting my outfit and hair and make-up. I was wearing a black dress (see profile) and black heels. This was the first time I'd put effort into myself since the day.

I heard a knock on my door and reluctantly opened it to find Lilly. I had called her to tell her what happened when we left the hospital and she immediately met me at my house, even though it was four thirty in the morning on a school night. We spent the night crying together, Lilly slept over, and neither of us went to school the next day. The next two days, Lilly's mom made her go to school, and she got me the work that I missed since I didn't go. Jackson didn't go to school either, and I only saw him when we ate our meals, which was done in silence.

Lilly hugged me as soon as she opened the door and immediately apologized for leaving me for so many days. I reassured her that it was fine and I understood, but she wasn't accepting that.

Lilly and I linked arms and walked downstairs, where I found my Aunt Dolly waiting in the living room. I ran to her and wrapped my arms around her neck. I wasn't going to cry yet today. No, there'd be plenty of time for that at the funeral, speaking of which we had to leave for now.

"Jackson!" Lilly called up the stairs.

"Coming." He replied before racing down. "I can't get this stupid tie done." He began fiddling with the tie.

Lilly let out a big sigh before saying, "Here, I'll do it." She walked over to him, like a wife helping her husband. In front of the mirror, she stood behind him and wrapped her arms around his shoulders and in front of his neck so that she could do it from her point of view. I swear I saw Jackson blush, but maybe I was just overtired. Once she had it done, her arms lingered there a little longer than they should have before she pulled away and they were both blushing.

Once Jackson's tie was fixed, we all piled into Aunt Dolly's car and she drove us to the Church where the funeral was taking place. The rest of my family, the people who helped my dad and my career, my dad's friends, and several of our neighbors, including Lilly and Oliver and their parents were already there to support us. Even Jake Ryan and the Jonas Brothers and their families showed up to offer condolences.

I walked up to each and every person and hugged them and thanked them for being there. When I finished, we all went around back of the church to a ceremonial area, and the priest began his speech. I could barely concentrate because I was trying to hard not to cry before I had to make my speech.

After some time, I heard him say, "And now Robbie Stewart's children would like to come up and talk about their father."

Jackson and I got up and walked to the front of the area. We decided that I'd go first because I knew that after hearing Jackson's speech I'd be too choked up to say mine.

"First of all, I'd like to thank you all so much for coming out here today. It really means the world to me, and I'm sure that my daddy is smiling in heaven because of it. I haven't really planned what I want to say because I have been so upset. I could stand up here and tell you how great of a man he was, or how special he was to each and every one of us, or that he lived a great long life and we should be happy, but I'm not going to. And that's because you all know how great he was, or else you wouldn't be here today. And, the thing is that he didn't live a long life, or at least not as long as he deserved. My father meant and still does mean the world to me, and it's not fair that he was taken so early. He won't get to be there while his children grow up and start their own families, and he won't get to be a grandfather. And, unfortunately, nothing that I say is going to change that.

"I love my father so much, and I'll never forget him. I know from experience with my mom that I will need to move on and that's what he would want. So, when I think of Robbie Ray Stewart, I won't think of how he was taken from me too early, or how I wish he could be here longer to support me, but I'll think of the great times we've had together, which I can assure you have been a lot. And I'll think of how happy he must be to finally be reunited with his wife.

"So, I leave you with this. Never forget the great man that Robbie Ray was. Don't forget his loving nature, caring spirit, amazing personality, spectacular talents, and his way of living each day to the fullest, helping out my brother and I, and always being there for anyone who needed him. Thank you."

I received a round of applause before Jackson started.

"My dad and I didn't get to spend as much time together as he and Miley did because of their careers. And I do regret not making more time for him now that he's gone, but Miley's right- Dad wouldn't want us thinking of what could have been. He'd want us to live like he taught us- doing what we love and following our dreams. I remember once when I was seven years old, I told him that I wanted to be an astronaut, so my dad enrolled me in space camp and bought me a space suit, and did everything to help me follow that dream. Well, eventually I decided that it wasn't for me, but the point is that he always helped me to do what I wanted. And even though he was taken too early, he did live a very fulfilling life, and I believe that he was truly happy each and every day."

Jackson held me as I cried, and we walked back to our seats. The priest said a few more words before we all got up and walked to the graveyard. Daddy was buried right next to mommy, to symbolize them being together eternally. I couldn't watch as they lowered the casket and piled the dirt on top, so after I placed my flowers (white daisies, which were mom's favorite and therefore dad's) on top of the coffin, I walked away, knowing that I'd be back very soon.

When everyone left, most people went home. Only Lilly, her mom, Oliver, Aunt Dolly, and Jackson came back with me to my house. We sat in silence in the living room; probably all realizing that daddy wouldn't be joining us here ever again. After about twenty minutes, Lilly's mom stood up and handed me a cake, saying that she baked it to try and cheer me up. I graciously accepted it, putting it on the island in the kitchen.

"So, Miley, Jackson, when do y'all plan on joining me in Tennessee?" Aunt Dolly asked.

If I had still been carrying the cake, I would've dropped it. How could she think that Jackson and I would give up our lives and friends so easily and just move back to Tennessee? I looked around the room at Lilly and Jackson sitting next to each other on the couch and Oliver on the chair, with the same shocked expression on their faces as I had on mine. "Aunt Dolly say what?"


AN: This was a bit short, but I liked where it ended and I wanted to reward you guys for the awesome reviewing! Seriously, I flipped when I saw that in less than two days I had gotten another 11 reviews! I'd like to thank everyone who reviewed or added to alerts/favs. You guys really make me want to write.

A lot of you have been giving me ideas, which is so great, so please do continue, but don't feel bad if I don't use yours, since I can't use them all. And if it's possible, it'd be better for me to get them in a pm so that nobody else sees, but I understand if you're too lazy to do that because I usually am too. XD

I guess I'll stop rambling, but 15 reviews would be really nice. If possible. Thanks again! Hope you're enjoying the story, and feel free to tell me if something's bad or even flame it. I want to know the truth so that I can make it better. Love Ya!

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