Hey guys :) I'm sorry it's been almost a week. After last weeks problems with the storyline I wanted to get it right this time. Hopefully this one won't be so bad, it's still not "yay!" though, but hey. And there's a bit at the beginning that's the same as the old version. Thanks again for all your support and help :)

Chapter 19-Nothing To Celebrate

Sonny's POV

For the next few days, Chad doesn't seem himself. He goes nowhere near the studio, he seems crushed. I understand why. It must be hard to go through this, and I'm kinda going through this pain too. Maybe it will be better when I leave? Chad will have one less thing to think about, and he'll maybe start to feel better.

About 5 days after Chad found out his Dad had a girlfriend, he gets another call. He scowls when he sees his Dad's number, and doesn't pick it up.

"Chad, come on." I say, "Just talk to him."

He won't, though. I know he won't. He leaves it ringing, and the phone takes a message.

Chad's 18th birthday is coming up, the big one. Well, until you become 20, I guess…

Anyway, 18 is usually a big change, right? You're finally considered an adult, you can vote and everything. It's Chad's big day next Thursday, but he doesn't seem to be excited. And every time his Dad calls and leaves a message, it's always asking if he's still OK to come round for his birthday. He never gets an answer.

Meanwhile, I still have no idea when I'm going back to Wisconsin. Don't get the wrong idea-I really don't want to go. Sure it'll be cool to see my old friends again, but I'll miss the show, my friends, the dream, Chad. I can't go anywhere, but it turns out I have no choice. I can't stay with Chad, he's not exactly legally old enough to take care of Abby and Josh on his own, of course, that's no crime, I guess, but still, if Chad shouldn't be doing that, should he really be taking care of me too? I honestly don't know; I don't know that much about the law. I do feel bad though; Chad seems really down-it's like a big cloud is hanging over him, trying to make his life as miserable as possible (A/N: Ek-hem… ;)). I don't know how he's staying sane; he's barely coping with it all. And to add the fact that I might be heading across the country in a matter of days, he could end up going crazy.

I sigh walking into the prop house the next day after Chad's drove me to work. He's not working today though, he still seems slightly lost. I'm wondering how I can tell everyone that I'm leaving soon. It seems I don't need to-Tawni seems to have already told them. They're quietly talking on the couch, and when they see me, a silence sweeps the room. They stare at me, and I get tense, unsure of what to say to them. Nothing comes out, so instead, I, in an instant, burst into tears, and they hug me tightly.

"I'm being ridiculous, I know." I laugh, wiping my eyes on my sleeve.

"No, you're not." Zora says, "We all know how you feel."

"It won't be the same without you, Sonny." Nico says, and I smile.

"Thanks," I say, "I'll miss you guys so much."

"And we'll miss you." Grady says.

"Hey, guys," Zora says, "Where's Tawni gone?"

We all look around for the blonde that was sat on the couch not 30 seconds ago. Where's she gone?

I don't have time to find out, as Chad runs in, looking like he drove 100 miles an hour just to tell me something. Well, maybe he has.

"You'll never guess." He says, and I don't know whether it's good news or not.

"No, I won't." I say, "Tell me."

He slumps down on the couch, and I don't know what to do. He seems happy, but sad, and confused.

"Chad?" I ask, worry coming out in my voice, and I try to smile, "Is everything OK?"

"Dad's coming." He explains, "For my birthday. He'll be here next week."

Tawni's POV

I've told the others about Sonny leaving in a few days, and nobody can quite believe it. It's so unfair. I hate to say it, but the show's way better with Sonny. Plus, she's possibly the closest thing I have to a best friend. I can't just let her go like this.

Sonny comes into the room and I don't know what to say. While the others hug her, I run over to a corner, to hide from them. I feel something wet roll down my cheek and feel for it. Ha. A tear. I laugh, wiping it from my eye. I haven't properly cried in ages, I realise, and I don't know what to do.

I suddenly hear Chad's voice, and I clean myself with a clean tissue and poke my head around the door to see what's going on.

"Dad's coming." Chad says, "For my birthday, he's coming next week."

I try to hide being happy, I'm sure this is good. The I get confused.

"Wait…" I say, "I thought you lived with your Dad and your Mom."

Chad sighs…is that a tear? He wipes it away, and Sonny sits with him.

"Do you want me to tell them?" I ask, and he shakes his head.

"I'll tell them."

"You sure?"

"Someone tell us!" I yell, getting bored, and Chad sighs.

"Fine." He says, "My Mom died 7 months ago."

My heart sinks. I have to admit, even though I hate Chad, and don't care about much things, it's not fair for anyone to lose their parents, or at least one of them. "Oh, Chad. I'm sorry, I didn't know…" I say, and Chad chuckles.

"Then my Dad left me alone with my siblings. My life's been pretty downhill since Sonny and I broke up."

"But, we're back together now…right?" Sonny asks, and I see something in Chad's eyes, not a no, but not a yes. I can tell, something's wrong with Chad…not that I care.

"I've gotta go." He sighs, getting up, "Josh and Abby are home alone, I should go check on them. Bye guys."

Sonny watches him go, and I see something sad in her as well. Poor Sonny, I kinda feel for her. She sighs, looking to us, before running out of the room to catch up with Chad.

So, is this better? He's not dead now, k? Tell me what u think, but I'm not changing the plot this time. It's too much work...

Anyway, :) , thanks! :D please review :)