Chapter 8: New Moons

At the hospital, Cassia was all prepped and ready for surgery. She had just gotten into her hospital gown, and was waiting in her room. Buster was sitting with her, while Missy was signing some papers.

"Did you like the show, Cassia?" Buster asked. "I did, it was amazing. They were really great. I knew you wouldn't let me down." Said Cassia. " No, no I didn't." said Buster, stroking her head. Buster then noticed that Cassia's face changed it looked a little frightened.

"What's wrong, sweetie?" he asked her. "I'm a little nervous about the surgery." Cassia answered. "Don't be, everything's gonna be all right." said Buster. Then Dr. Channing and nurse Katie came in wearing green surgical scrubs, and Missy came in.

"Well Cassia, we're ready for you, are you ready?" asked Dr. Channing. "I'm ready." Said Cassia. After Missy and Buster gave her hugs and kisses, Katie wheeled the bed out of the room, and into the operating room.

A couple hours went by, and the two waited in the waiting room, drinking coffee. Then through the doors came Eddie, Ms. Crawly, Johnny, Ash, Gunter, Rosita, and Meena came in. "What are you guys doing here?" asked Buster.

"We came to find out what happened to Cassia." Answered Eddie. "Well she's still in surgery right now." Explained Missy. So they all sat together chatting when Buster noticed something. "Hey, any of you guys know what happened to Mike?" he asked.

"Hmm, I don't know, he must've left." answered Meena. It turns out that during Meena's song, the three bears had grabbed him, and attempted to eat him. But Nancy saved him, and the two got in the car, and drove off.

After another hour Dr. Channing came into the waiting room. "Missy?" he asked. Everyone stood up with anticipation. "How is she?" asked Missy, as Buster put a paw on his sister's shoulder. "The transplant was a...complete success." Said Dr. Channing boldly.

Everyone cheered, and Missy embraced Buster tightly, and Buster hugged her back. "Congratulations, Missy." Said Ms. Crawly. "Wonderful." Said Gunter. "Where is she now?" asked Missy.

"She's being wheeled back to her room now. She'll probably sleep for the rest of the night. And she'll have to stay in intensive care for at least two days, and then spend another five days in the hospital. But after that you'll be able to take her home." Explained Dr. Channing.

"It's okay, I've been waiting five months for this moment, I can wait a while longer." Replied Missy. "When will she be able to have visitors?" asked Johnny. "When she gets out of intensive care, for now just immediate family." Dr. Channing answered, referring to Missy and Buster.

The others gave their congratulations, and left, Buster decided to sleep at the hospital with Missy and Cassia. The next morning, Cassia was just waking up. "Cassia, hi, sweetie." Said Missy gently.

"Mommy, Uncle Buster?" asked Cassia in a groggy voice. "Easy there, sweetheart, you had a big night last night." Said Buster. "I have a new kidney?" asked Cassia. "Yep, we finally found you one." Answered Missy.

Cassia smiled weakly, looks like her life was going to be okay from now on. Nurse Katie then walked into the room. "Excuse me, Mr. Moon, Missy, there's a Miss Nana Noodleman who wants to talk to you two in the waiting room." she said.

"Nana?" asked Buster surprised. "Well we better go see, I'll be right back, sweetie." said Missy to Cassia. "Don't worry, I got her." said Katie. The two went downstairs, and saw Nana Noodleman sitting in the waiting room.

"Nana, nice to see you again." said Buster. "Ms. Noodleman." said Missy. "Mr. Moon, Ms. Moon." Nana greeted. "So what brings you here?" asked Buster. "I just wanted to say, I thought your show was going to be complete disaster. But you surprised me last night, and I believe that theater should be rebuilt." Nana explained.

"I'd love nothing more than to see that happen, but I don't have that kind of money." said Buster. "Well, I'd be delighted to purchase and fund it for you." said Nana. Buster couldn't believe his ears, Nana Noodleman was going to buy the property and fund the money so the theater could be rebuilt.

"That's wonderful." said Missy. "Thank you, Nana." said Buster about to hug her. "Ah, ah, ah embracing me won't be necessary. I have to go to the bank and go over it with Judith. Good day to you two." said Nana, turning towards the door.

"Goodbye, Nana." said Buster. "Bye." said Missy. "Oh, and Miss Moon?" asked Nana. "Yes?" asked Missy. "I'm glad your daughter's doing better." said Nana, and she left.

After Cassia got out of intensive care, she could finally have other visitors besides family. Buster was just leaving a floral shop after getting some pink roses for her, and on his way to the hospital, he ran into the others.

"Oh, hey guys, what are you doing here?" asked Buster. "We were just on our way to get some gifts for Cassia." Explained Rosita. "That's a coincidence, I just bought these flowers for her and was on my way to the hospital." Said Buster.

"Well how about we get our gifts, and meet you there?" suggested Johnny. "Sounds great, it'll be a great surprise for her." Said Buster, and walked on. In her hospital room, Cassia was playing with her little toy dolls, while Missy was talking business on her phone.

"Knock, knock." said Buster, knocking on the door and coming in. "Uncle Buster." Said Cassia. "I'll call you back. Hi Buster." Said Missy, hanging up. "How you feeling, Cass?" he asked. "I'm feeling good." Cassia answered.

"That's good, I got you these." Said Buster, setting the vase of flowers on nightstand next to the bed. "Thank you." Said Cassia. "So how're things going with fixing up the theater Buster?" asked Missy. "Things are going great, I talked to Nana Noodleman over the phone, and she says she'll sign the papers tomorrow." Said Buster. "Wonderful." Said Missy. Then there was a knock at the door.

"Hey, Cassia would you mind some more visitors?" asked Buster. "No." Cassia answered. "Come on in." called Buster. The door opened, and all the others came in with small gifts. "Buster you didn't tell me you were throwing Cassia a party." Said Missy, chuckling.

"Hey I like surprises, don't you Cassia?" asked Buster. "Yeah." Said Cassia smiling. "Hey, Cass you're looking great." Said Eddie. "Thanks." Said Cassia. "We come bearing gifts." Said Gunter, holding up his gift bag.

One by one they each gave Cassia a gift. Johnny bought her get well soon balloons, Rosita gave her a chocolate cupcake that she bought from a bakery. Ash brought her a get-well card. Meena gave her a stuffed koala doll.

Gunter brought her violets. Eddie gave her a card and a CD of the songs that were sung at the show. And Ms. Crawly gave her a stuffed bear. "Thank you, I love them." Said Cassia. "It was very thoughtful of you all." Said Missy.

"No problem, Missy." Said Ms. Crawly. "Uncle Buster, now that I have a new kidney. When will I get to see another show?" asked Cassia. "I'm afraid you'll have to wait a little longer, we're going to rebuild the theater." explained Buster.

"What happened to it anyway?" asked Cassia curiously. Everyone chuckled, and Buster said. "I'll tell you that story another day."

After Nana Noodleman had signed the papers, she now owned the property. In about six months the theater was rebuilt, and everyone stood in front of it for the re-opening. Buster was up front, and his sister, niece, friends, contestants, and Nana Noodleman were with him.

"Cassia, would you like to do the honors?" asked Buster, handing her the scissors. "Yes." said Cassia, taking the scissors. "Citizens of all sizes, I present to you the new Moon Theater." Buster announced.

And with that Cassia cut the scissors, and everyone cheered.

The End, plz review and keep an eye out for other sing stories