In the heart of the Forest, by the Mountains, Beach, and Woods, Chubby   and his friends had become more than just a team—they had become a family. Though Mad Max still occasionally reverted to   his old ways, there was always room for forgiveness and understanding.

One fateful day, just before Samantha's sweet 16 party, Mad Max   unexpectedly passed away. He was exploring a hidden cave when a   sudden rockslide occurred. Despite his 

quick reflexes, Max couldn’t escape in time. The loss shook the entire   forest. Chubby,  Skoo,Stinky, and the others felt a profound sadness.   Despite his flaws, Max had become an important part of their lives.

SAMANTHA'S SWEET 16 1pm Central Forest

Vanessa, Chubby’s sister, had been acting strangely ever since Max’s death. She seemed distracted and often found solace in the company of Mike, a   strong and kind-hearted gorilla who had recently moved to their forest. Vanessa’s daughter, Samantha, a spirited bird, noticed her mother’s odd behavior and   wondered what was   going on.   Little did she know, Vanessa and Mike were growing closer, finding   comfort in each other amidst their shared grief.

HMM... 

WHAT?!!! What's going on?

One evening, as the sunset painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, Vanessa announced, “Mike and I are engaged!” Everyone cheered, except Samantha, who flew off to be alone.

We're ENGAGED!!!

Chubby, Skoo,Stinky, and the others knew they had to support   Samantha. They found her perched on a branch overlooking the   ocean, her feathers ruffled with emotions.

Miss you, Daddy! :( 

Love, miss you too honey.

“Samantha,” Chubby said gently, “I know this is hard. Mike isn’t trying to replace your dad. He wants to be a part of your family and support you.”

Samantha sighed, “I just miss my dad so much.”

Chubby, with uncharacteristic tenderness, added, “Your father was a great friend. But Mike has a good heart, and I think he’ll be good for all of us.”

I just miss dad!

Sam, it's okay. I know you miss dad. Trust me, though. Mike isn't out to get you.

As the days passed, preparations for the wedding went into full swing. A wise old turtle, known for his wisdom and kind heart, offered to host the wedding. The Forest was abuzz with excitement.