Tori was on her way home. This day passed better than she could have ever hoped. Her friends were still on her side. She talked to Andre. She smiled at the thought. They were a couple now. Her smile faded a bit. Her dad would have liked him. He would have been happy for her. He would be proud that she had found people like this in her life. Tori looked around. She turned around and walked in another direction. After a few minutes of walking, she was standing somewhere she didn't think she would go anytime soon. She was standing in front of her father's grave. She stood there for a while, letting everything sink in. So much has changed in only two weeks. She lost her father. She almost lost her mother. She almost lost all the people she cared about. She felt the tears roll down her cheek. She didn't care.

"It's okay to cry." She remembered Cat's words. They were true.

"This is not something I thought I would do." She started talking. She needed to do this. She didn't know if there was a heaven. If her father could hear her. She thought about it, and understood that she didn't know. But right now, it didn't matter. She just wanted to say those things. "Less than two weeks ago, I thought my life was over. When I heard you died, I was lost. I couldn't react. I couldn't think. I spent all my strength to keep it together. I remembered your words. To stay strong. I tried. I really did. But I couldn't. I couldn't stop myself from crying. Then mom tried to kill herself. It only made it worse." She wrapped her arms around herself as she spoke. "I… I almost did it again. I almost lost everyone again. When grandma died… I pushed all my friends away. I couldn't… they couldn't see me then. In how much pain I was. I didn't have anyone after that. But then, only a month later, I performed at the showcase. I got into Hollywood Arts. I remember how proud you were. I met my friends there. You know them all. They are all helping me. They didn't give up on me. They didn't let me push them away. We only grew closer. Andre and I are together now. He really did everything to help me. He didn't give up on me even after I let everything out on him. I love them so much." Tori sniffed. Her throat was aching. Her eyes and cheeks were red. She closed her eyes and continued.

"You would be proud of Trina. She took care of everything. She called everyone that day. She organized the funeral. She found mom when she tried to kill herself. She saved her. And during all that time, she always had time to check up on me. She kept everything at place. She kept me from breaking completely. Like you always used to. She became the rock of this situation. She… She is the best sister anyone could ask for." Tori chuckled. Who thought someone would praise Trina like that.

Suddenly, she felt an arm around her waist. It startled her. Then she noticed no one else but Trina standing next to her.

"Trina? When…?" Tori stuttered, still surprised.

"I just came back from the hospital. I come here every time before I go home. I saw you stand here, but before I could say anything, you started your speech. I decided to listen. Sorry if I shouldn't have." Trina calmly said while looking at her baby sister.

"No. It's okay. I… I was at school and decided to come here. I haven't been here since the funeral. I simply needed to say a few things." Tori said and let out a small throb.

"Since when are you and Andre a couple?" Trina asked all of sudden.

"I talked to him today. He was always there for me. I realized that. I realized what he had done for me since I met him. I think it had been in the air for a while. We always cared for each other. But after everything, it became more." She proudly said. Trina smiled.

"You found yourself a keeper there, sis."

"You heard what I said about you, didn't you?"

"Everything."

"And? No reaction? No reaction to my emotional talk about you?" Tori pouted.

"You didn't mention anything I didn't already know." Trina said nonchalantly, trying to keep the laugh inside.

"Jerk." Was Tori's only comment, making Trina laugh. Tori the turned around and hugged her sister.

"Thank you for being there. I wouldn't have made it without you. I love you." Tori said, making Trina both tear up and smile.

"I love you too. And I'll always be there." She said as they separated.

"Come. Let's go home. We can watch a movie or something. We haven't hung out for quite a while, just the two of us." Trina suggested.

"I would love that."

A whole year passed. Miss Vega came back home the week after. She was okay, but still had to attend therapy regularly. She would make a full recovery. Tori and her spoke when she came back. Tori explained why she didn't visit her. How angry she was. But she forgave her mother. She understood.

Tori and Andre shocked everyone. The only comment came from Jade, and it was a simple "About damn time!" The relationship was strong. It wasn't weird or anything. Tori would have small emotional relapses from time to time. She would simply start crying because of the memories. But it wasn't as severe as before. She wasn't alone. Someone would always be by her side.

She came to school that day. Her expression was a sad one. She was by her locker, getting the book for next class. Jade and Cat walked over to her.

"Hey, how do you feel?" Jade asked in a soft tone.

"You guys remember?" Tori wondered, not expecting them to remember the anniversary of her father's passing.

"Of course we do." Cat answered.

"I'm just sad, that's all. It's been a whole year." Tori said, looking at her two friends.

"Thank you for everything." She said before hugging both. Jade and Cat gladly hugged her back.

"Always there for you." They both answered.

"Come on, we are late for class. And don't forget the plans for tonight. They are opening that new karaoke bar. You and Andre promised." Cat reminded her.

"I didn't forget. We will be there."

"You and Beck too!" Cat told Jade. Jade only shook her head, amused by the small redhead.

"Yeah, don't worry. Just finally admit that you like Robbie." Jade teased.

"I… I don't!" Cat pouted.

"Yeah, sure." Jade said as she left for her class. Cat followed her, telling her to stop teasing. Tori was right behind them. They enter the classroom. Jade sat next to Beck, who put an arm around her. Tori sat next to Andre, who did the same thing. He gave her a small kiss and they focused back on Sikowitz. Cat was sitting close to Robbie, awkwardly looking at him. Maybe Jade was right. Well, time will tell.

Tori closed her eyes, enjoying the moment. She survived. Her dad would be proud.