Chapter 2
3 Days Later
Carla sat next to her father, Steve at the Fairview Catholic Church during Jennifer's open casket ceremony. Steven comforts his daughter as she cries.
"The following Wednesday, my funeral was held in the Fairview Catholic Church. A total of 58 people attended, including my husband Steven and my daughter Carla."
After the funeral, Carla and Steven held a gathering in their home, 4353 Wisteria Lane as Jennifer's four best friends arrive.
"A gathering was held afterward in my home. My four best friends each arrived with some food. My friend Julia brought ten pounds of seafood."
20 years ago
"Julia's father was a businessman and her mother was a successful seafood chef. Naturally, her parents taught them everything they knew. Julia mixed those skills together and opened a successful seafood restaurant in New York. One day, she met Jasper Harris, a customer one year younger than her."
Julia walked out of the kitchen of her restaurant and over to Jasper, who was sitting at a table.
"Are you the customer who wanted to see me?" Julia asked.
"Yes," Jasper replied. "Jasper Harris. I wanted to compliment you on the crab legs."
"They were married by the end of the year."
17 years ago
Julia and Jasper lied in Julia's hospital bed, cradling their newborn daughter.
"Three years into their marriage, Julia and Jasper welcomed Mia into their lives."
5 years ago
Julia walked into her house after a long day at work.
"Jasper!" Julia shouted. "I'm home!"
Julia walked upstairs and into the bedroom. She was immediately horrified to see Jasper in bed with another woman.
"The next day, Julia filed for divorce, ending their 15 year marriage."
A few days later, Julia and Mia got out of a cab in front of 4354 Wisteria Lane.
"A native of Fairview, Julia left New York with Mia and moved to Wisteria Lane and opened a new restaurant."
Jennifer and Carla walked over to Julia and Mia and introduced themselves to their new neighbors.
"Julia and I became best friends, and so did our daughters."
The Present
Carla lied down on her bed watching a movie. Mia walked into the room and lied down next to her friend.
"Hey," Mia said.
"Hey," Carla said.
"The service was beautiful," Mia said.
"Yeah," Carla agreed. "I just can't believe she's gone. Before the car hit her, I told her I hated her because she wouldn't let me get a prom dress."
Carla began to cry.
"I have to live with that for the rest of my life," Carla cried. "I'm such a horrible person."
"No you're not," Mia said. "You are the kindest person I know. Your mother knew you loved her."
"There's this picture book somewhere in the basement," Carla said. "Can you help me look for it?"
As Carla and Mia looked through the boxes in the basement, they couldn't find the photo album.
"It doesn't seem to be in any of these boxes," Carla said.
"Maybe it's in that cabinet," Mia said pointing at the cabinet."
"My mom always kept that locked," Carla said.
Mia took out her bobby pin and picked the lock.
"How?" Carla asked.
"It's simple," Mia said. "I'll teach you."
Carla and Mia opened the door to the cabinet. As soon as they opened it, they saw Jennifer's secret box.
"What's this?" Mia asked.
"I don't know," Carla replied.
"My secret had now been discovered. A secret I had hoped my daughter would never find out."