**All characters belong to Brenda Hampton I own nothing, but this tale. Set in AU just a little something that keeps popping in my mind. Sorry for thr run-on sentences in advance lol*

There's Been An Accident

Adrian

Adrian woke up this morning beside her husband Ben and groaned. It's not that she didn't love Ben she did she really did. I mean he did give her the most wonderful gift in the world her daughter Mercy. Although she loved Mercy she didn't necessarily like the way she was conceived. In the back of her mind she always felt that if she didn't have Mercy let alone slept with Ben that she would still have Ricky. Ricky was her first true love; of course there was Antonio, but with Ricky it wasn't the same feeling it was different even erotic. Ricky understood her in a way that they couldn't; she didn't have to be perfect in that relationship or feel inferior. She could be a slutty sex kitten or a grade A bitch and he would still come back for more. With Ben she was afraid that if she made a wrong move she would lose him, that he'd be embarrassed by her.

She glanced back over to Ben, sweet innocent Ben and asked herself how she ended up with such a great guy like him. Could she not accept the fact that he loved her unconditionally, or was it that gut feeling she had that she was holding him back. It could have been either of those feelings when she thought about it. What she really figured was holding her back from fully committing to Ben was that she hadn't let go of hope that she'd end up with Ricky. She still loved him and wondered what a future between them would have been like. She didn't care that he was with Amy now; in her heart of hearts she just couldn't accept that Amy had his heart in a way she never would. That was supposed to be her and that was supposed to be her life. Little did she know she'd know she'd get to experience how life with Ricky would have turned out first hand.

Ashley

Toby grabbed Ashley's hand as the rollercoaster went down the first hurdle. She fully accepted the cute gesture and squeezed it hard as a bellowing scream came out her mouth. They were at Disney Land on one of their many dates they'd been going on. They hadn't really made themselves an official couple more so because of Ashley's reluctance. Toby would always drop little hints that he wanted to be with her and take things to the next level, but she'd always smile and respond with some snaky remark to change the subject. It's not that she didn't like Toby he was a great friend and always there for her, and she didn't want to lose that. But she was afraid.

She had that before with someone, someone she loved, maybe even a little too much and still did. Her and Ricky had been great friends connected on many levels, but not all, not on a romantic level as she wished. She thought Ricky loved her the same way she loved him and when it came out that he loved Amy she was crushed and bitter. Yea it was wrong for her to go after her sister's somewhat husband, but she knew him better, at least that's what she thought. She wasn't one to open up to people like she did with Ricky and his rejection hurt her deeply. She didn't want that to happen with Toby, after things with Ricky it was awkward between them and she lost a friend. Although she claimed she liked to be alone she didn't think she could handle losing another one. That was one reason she'd hold off on making it official with Toby; the other was that her heart hadn't really recovered she always wondered what if. What if she'd met Ricky first instead of Amy? Would it be her that was happily engaged with a baby? Would they be madly in love right now? Well ready or not she was about to find out.

Grace

If anyone would have told Grace that by her senior year she would have had sex with over 3 guys, she'd probably rebuke them. Yet here she was on boyfriend #4 and laying in his bed with that after sex smell in the air. What have I become? she thought to herself rolling over so that her back faced him. She was ashamed and appalled at how far she'd fallen out of her faith. She missed the Grace from 2 years ago that was a cheerleader, a star student, a sweet girl in general. Now she was snippy, begrudged, and oversexed. She had a plan a couple years ago and was so sure of herself, and here she was scared and confused trying to fill the empty void left when her father died. A tear rolled down her eye as she thought back to what made her want to have sex in the first place.

Of course she'd said it was Jack, but that was only half true. It was also because of Ricky, she loved him just as she loved Jack probably even more and he dumped her. He dumped her for basically the same reason things had went downhill with her and Jack sex. He liked sex and he couldn't stop having it especially with her so-called best friend Adrian, a term she used lightly now-a-days. Oh, but he made sure to slide a compliment in, about admiring how he liked that she stood up for what she believed in as if that would make anything better. She huffed at the thought and rolled her eyes, that was when she decided she was tired of being heartbroken and would give into temptation. That was when everything in her life changed for the worst. But what if her and Ricky wouldn't have broke up that day in the hallway? Would she had slept with so many guys? She wouldn't have to wonder much longer.

Amy

Amy smiled and slowly opened her eyes as the soft lips of her fiancé covered hers. Good morning gorgeous he said as she pulled him back down to link their lips. They had a routine going every since their trip up the coast the night Adrian had her baby; whoever woke up first would greet the other in a kiss. This was a tradition Amy never got tired of usually Ricky woke first and would deliver the kisses, but when she would lay one on him he would never let go. You snuck into my dreams last night she told him as they broke apart for air. He flashed her those adorable dimples that made her heart melt, and pulled her on top of him. Well why don't you show me what the dream was about he whispered seductively between new kisses. She only smiled and pulled away slowly as showed him the time. They had overslept slightly and she had to run to get herself ready and John ready for daycare. While he had to hurry to get ready for his first day of college. She was so proud of him. She always knew he would be somebody and believed he would change his self destructive ways not only for John, but for himself. They had an understanding between each other an unconditional love that couldn't be broken.

After a quick breakfast they kissed each other gently and headed to their respective cars. Amy got in and started the car and looked across to where Ricky's still stayed parked. This day was bittersweet; they were both happy that Ricky got into college, but also sad at the thought of not seeing each other throughout the day. Without any spoken words they both jumped out their cars and ran into each others arms. Kissing each other feverishly in their warm embrace.

"I love you Ricky." Amy whispered softly.

"I love you too." He whispered back.

With that they got back into their cars and drove in opposite directions.

When Amy finally got to school there were a couple police officers heading towards the guidance counselor's office. That's weird she thought entering her locker combination shrugging off a weird feeling; until they called her over the intercom to go to guidance. She bit her lip nervously and headed down the hallway.

Grace saw Amy heading towards the guidance office and curiosity got the best of her. She followed Amy until she reached the door of the counselor. Apparently she wasn't the only one being nosy; because almost immediately after she stopped she seen Adrian and Ashley also by the door. They looked at each other in embarrassment and blushed but none of them moved.

"Ms. Juergens there's been an accident." the officer sadly stated.

The rest of the conversation was muffled after they heard the words accident and Ricky. The officer finished speaking and they all heard Amy break down in tears on the floor.

There'd been an accident on the 405 and Ricky was in a coma. Amy rushed out of the office not even taking notice of the three women also with tears in their eyes. They stood shocked for a few minutes but built up enough strength to move. They walked out of Grant High School and headed for the hospital.

Okay this is the 1st chapter in my short story. The next chapters will be each person's daydream of how their life would have turned out if Ricky would have stayed with them. So it will be in 1st person's POV for almost the remainder of the story. Thanks so much for reading and leave a review if you like;).