Aaron and Abbie returned back home to Charterville and Zoom Comics right after Nano's funeral ceremony (ever since she passed away from heart stroke complications).
Just as Aaron was solemnly prepared for the beginning of the entire day, he didn't suspect what the former BeetleBorgs: Drew, Jo, Roland and Josh had planned for them, and what was about to transpire would bring both of them to tear drops.
"Okay, is everybody ready?" asked Drew.
"Ready as we'll ever be, Drew," replied Roland. "Remember, this is for my mom and dad, hit it, Josh."
Josh began playing on the piano, cueing Drew to begin singing the memorial tribute they had written.
Drew: Goodbye, dear Nano
may you ever stay in our hearts
you had the grace to hold yourself
when life was gettin' hard
you lived here in the city
and you still had so much to gain
but now you've gone to heaven
and the angels know your name
Drew (continued): and it seems to me you lived your life
like a candle in the wind
never failin' to make us smile
when the rain set in
and I'm happy to have known you
since I was just a kid
your candle burned out long before
your legend never did
[Music Continues On Piano Keys]
Drew: loneliness was naught
every time you crossed paths with us
you wished to know about our lives
and in you we placed our trust
Drew (continued): even though you've died
we keep on moving strong
that's what you'd want us all to do
although mournin' you is never wrong
Drew: and it seems to me you lived your life
like a candle in the wind
never failin' to make us smile
when the rain set in
and I'm happy to have known you
since I was just a kid
your candle burned out long before
your legend never did
Drew: goodbye, dear Nano
may you ever stay in our hearts
you had the grace to hold yourself
when life was gettin' hard
Drew (continued): goodbye, dear Nano
from a city lost without your soul
who'll miss the days you brightened here
more than you'll ever know
Drew: and it seems to me you lived your life
like a candle in the wind
never failin' to make us smile
when the rain set in
and I'm happy to have known you
since I was just a kid
your candle burned out long before
your legend ever did
By the time the song dedicated to the loving memories of Nano was over, Aaron had become a silent sobbing mess.
Abbie was trying real hard to hold back her own tear drops.
It was the most beautiful thing both of them always heard.
"I'm pretty sure your mother would've loved that, Aaron," said Abbie. "and I know she'll always be with all of us and in Charterville in heavenly spirit."
"So do I, Abbie," replied Aaron, who managed to control himself. "she wouldn't've traded her time with her good friends and true family members for anything, that's just the kind of person she was, but of course, life must go on, so let's pay our own tribute for Mom by keepin' this part of Charterville runnin' smoothly."
Aaron and Abbie went right back to work. They were still depressed about Nano, but they knew she wouldn't want them to spend all day grieving her. There was work to be done and a successful day was a good day. Just as long as they did that, Nano would always be proud of them.
In memoriam: Vivian Smallwood also known as Rappin' Granny (1933-2017)