Sierra's POV

I can't believe he did that. He accuses me of trying to hook up the day of my father's funeral?!

I look out the window and notice Daniel pulled up at a motel. I ask quietly,

"Why are we here? "

He says, "If we went back to Neverland, Michael would've tried to talk to you and I'm pretty sure you don't want to talk to him right now. This is the only place I know. We can go somewhere better. "

I shake my head and say, "This is fine. Could you get the room? I don't feel like dealing with a crowd. "

He nods and gets out. He goes inside. A few minutes later, he comes back with a room key. I get out and follow him to the room. He unlocks the door. I'm hit with the aroma of piss. I shake my head.

He says, "I can go get some air freshener. "

He makes me crack a smile. I say,

"Please do. "

He leaves and returns a few minutes later with air freshener. He sprays the room. I say,

"Thank you. It smells much better. "

He laughs and says, "No problem. "

He places the can down and says,

"Well, I better go. "

I quickly say, "What? Why? "

"I thought you wanted to be alone. "

I sigh and say, "Can you just sit next to me. Don't say anything. Just sit. "

He can hear the desperation in my voice. He slowly nods and sits next to me. I just need someone here with me.

Michael's POV

I feel like an asshole. Just like she said. Scot and Shanone are upset with me too. I can't believe I became a jealous ass on the day of her father's funeral. What the hell is wrong with me?

I sit alone in my parent's kitchen. Lisa walks in. I look at her. I'm glad she's here. I need her with me. She stands on the other side of the counter and stares at me.

I say, "I know what I did was bad. It was a stupid move. I don't know why I did that... "

She says sharply, "I think you do know. "

I ask, "What do you mean? "

She crosses her arms and asks, "How long were you with Sierra? Do not give me a smart ass answer. "

I sigh and say, "Um, I don't know. We were together when she left and then, it ended four years before she ended her tour. "

She huffs and says, "Why didn't you tell me this before? "

I sigh and say, "Lisa, why does it matter? I'm with you now. I love you now. "

She doesn't seem to be in the mood to hear that. She sighs and walks away. I leave the kitchen and walk out to the backyard.

Some people heard the door squeak and looked up to see who it was. When they see me, their faces become angry and annoyed with me.

I look down and start walking out into the yard. It's a big yard, so I can be alone. I walk toward my favorite tree as a teen.

I sit down next to it and lean my back on it. I close my eyes. I screwed up. I screwed up tremendously. I hear footsteps. I open my eyes. It's Fonzo. Is he going to hurt me?

He sees the alarm on my face and says,

"I'm not going to hurt you, Michael. I don't fight. "

I smile awkwardly and say, "You could still attack me verbally. "

He laughs and sits beside me. "No, I just want to know if you're OK. "

"If I'm ok? You should be more worried about Sierra. "

He says, "Well she's with that officer and Lisa left you here. "

I look at him wide eyed and say, "She left?! "

He nods. I get up and run back towards the house. I search for Lisa, but she's no where in sight.

I sit down on the stairs and put my head in my hands.

"Need a ride? "

I look up and see Fonzo. I nod.

Sierra's POV

I've been pouring my soul out to Daniel. I can't keep it in anymore. I bet I look completely crazy right now.

"I just don't know why he thought that was the perfect moment to accuse me of that! There's two reasons why I'm so upset. One is because I think I'm the reason my father is dead and two is because I'm in love with him. "

He doesn't say anything. He knows I just want to rant.

"The night before you gave the news, my dad came to this family thing Michael's parents were having. He was drunk and high. He was yelling and asking for money. I let him drive away. He was so angry. I...I..."

Daniel pulls me into a hug. I let out all my tears I thought were gone. He strokes my hair. I continue,

"I'm sorry you had to hear all my problems. I feel like I'm in a deep hole and I can't find the ladder to climb out. "

He says, "It's ok. You can come to me whenever you need to. "

I smile and say, "Thank you. "

He smiles and says, "You know, I have the perfect way to get your mind off of everything. "

I look at him a bit confused. I say,

"What do you have in mind? "

He smiles and stands up. He says,

"I want to surprise you. "

He holds his hand out. He smiles and says,

"Come on. "

I'm hesitant. He says,

"We'll be completely alone. I promise. "

I grab his hand and stand up. I say,

"Ok..."

He laughs. He leads me outside and into his car. He says,

"My buddy will be so happy to meet you. "

I ask, "Where are we going? "

He smirks and says, "You don't trust me? "

I smile and say, "Is there a reason I shouldn't? "

He smiles and says, "Nope. I'm totally trustworthy. "

I smile. A few minutes later we pull up to a old go kart track. The entire parking lot is deserted. I look over at Daniel. He looks at me and smiles. He says,

"It's closed today, but my buddy can open up the track just for us. "

I say, "I've never been go karting. "

He says, "You'll love it. "

We get out and walk toward the front gate. I ask,

"If it's closed, how do you know your buddy will be here? "

He says, "He owns the track and he lives here. "

I nod. Daniel opens the gate and lets me go first. He closes the gate behind him. I hear a man yell,

"Get out of here you rascals! The track is closed! "

Daniel laughs and says, "Nick it's me! "

Nick comes into view. He's a big fella. He sees Daniel and says,

"You scared me, Daniel! "

He then notices me. His eyes widen and he practically screams,

"Oh my gosh! Sierra Thomas! "

Daniel says, "Shh, Nick! Are you trying to start a riot! "

I look around. I'm pretty sure no one for miles could hear us. Nick takes a few breaths and says,

"I'm sorry. I...I love your music, Sierra. I'm a big fan. "

I shake his hand and say, "Thank you. I love meeting fans. "

Nick smiles and says, "Wait, isn't your father's... "Daniel signals him to shut up, "So, ever been go karting? "

I shake my head. He nods and says, "Well, it's simple. It's just like driving a car. "

I nod. Daniel says, "I'll meet you at the track. "

I nod and walk over toward it. This looks fun.

Daniel's POV

When Sierra walks away, I pinch Nick's shoulder. He says,

"Ow! "

I say, "Don't bring up the funeral or her father. Ok man? "

He nods and says, "How the hell are you with her? "

I say, "It's a long story. "

He smirks and says, "Are you gonna hit that? "

I push him and say, "Shut up, Nick. I'm not even thinking about that. I'm thinking about cheering her up the best I can. "

He nods and says, "I'm sorry. You know, the best way to cheer her up is to give her the d. "

I push him again and laugh. I say,

"You're stupid. Go get the gear man. "