Keep Holding On

Come Fly With Me

January 2nd, 2028

Malibu, USA

Miley's POV

"Liam, are you sure you're gonna be fine later this evening? I know I decided to stay home all day to help pack and everything but are you gonna be okay tonight?" I ask Liam. We were in the middle of packing. I'm staying home today to help pack and get ready, tonight will be my last night at the studio for a while.

"Babe, I'll be fine. The kids listen to me, it isn't gonna be any different tonight than any other night."

"Except you gotta get them to bed earlier since we have an early flight. I don't want the kids to only have a few hours of sleep. They might not wanna go to bed."

"I'm sure I can manage Miley, they're my kids too. It kinda upsets me that you ask, I've been around them their whole lives- well, most of it. It's like you don't trust me. You'd think you shouldn't have to ask anymore."

"No, it isn't that I don't trust you. It's just that I know it's hard getting them to bed sometimes and it'll be even harder tonight. You sure you don't want me to stay and help?"

"Babe go to the studio, I'll be fine. Have a fun time okay?" Liam replies.

"Okay fine, I love you."

"I love you too. What time are you leaving?"

"Are you that anxious to get rid of me?"

"No I just-"

"Liam I'm kidding." I say with a smile. "I'm leaving around 6:00 tonight."

"Cool so after dinner."

"Mhm. The kids are outside right?"

"Yeah."

"I thought it seemed quieter."

"Are the kids all packed?" He asks. "Or did you want help?"

"No they aren't yet, yes I'd love your help."

After we packed all of our bags, Liam made an early dinner at about 4:00. After we all ate the kids wanted to watch a movie so we all did together. The kids seemed really excited about going on a trip. Before I left I told the kids goodnight earlier because I knew when I got home they'd be asleep.

"Kids you listen to daddy okay? I'll be back later tonight so you'll see me tomorrow." I tell the kids when I open the door. "Bye baby." I say to Liam before he kisses me.

"Bye, have a good time. Love you."

"Love you too."

I walked out the door and to my car. On my way to the studio I kept thinking about how great this trip is gonna be. Liam and I haven't went on a trip in a long time, and it'll be great with the kids. When I got to the studio and walked into the room where Rory and Cassie were I was greeted by hugs.

"Hey Miley! So tonight is the last night until you get back." Rory says.

"Yeah, are you excited for your trip?"

"Yes, I'm so excited. All the kids are too, they've never been on any kind of trip before. I just hope they don't freak out or get scared on the plane."

"Well with you and Liam being their parents I'm sure the kids will be fine. Rory and I both were thinking that hopefully they won't be too crazy on the plane." Cassie says.

"Oh shit...Cece is a little trouble maker sometimes, she'd better behave."

"Hopefully they all behave."