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Summery: This is the story of Monica Mariana Palmetto. Her life before during and after The Truth About Forever. From the moment she finds out about Kristy's accident to the day she marries the love of her life.

A/N: This is my first fanfic so please be gentle with the reviews. The story is told from Monica's p.o.v. NO FLAMES!

Chapter One: Prologue

I couldn't believe it when she told me. I was sitting on the couch in the living room when I got the call. I was watching music videos on mtv when the phone rang. I didn't really think about it at the moment, I just figured Mom was checking up on me or something. But it wasn't my Mom calling; it was Grandma Stella, about to give the scare of a lifetime.

"Palmetto residence, Monica speaking," I said into the phone.

"Monica, sweaty, it's me Grandma Stella. Listen, I want you to get ready I'm coming to pick you up in twenty minutes," she sounded scared; I knew something bad had happened.

"Wha-"

"I'll tell you when I get there," and with that she hung up.

I was immediately filled with a sense of dred. What happened? Was someone hurt? Who? Mom? Dad? Kristy? Shawn? Patrick? Jared? I had no idea what was going on. I just knew I had to get ready for when Gran came to get me. True to her word twenty minutes later there she was, honking the horn outside. As soon as I got in the car I asked "What's going on?"

"You're mom and Kristy got into an accident when they were on their way to school. They're at the hospital right now." She said it so calmly, but I knew she was just as scared as I was.

"Are they o.k.? Did you call Patrick or Dad to let them know?" I asked frantically.

""Well, first I had to get you. I'll call them when we get to the hospital. I'm sure they'll be fine, Nic, everything will be just fine" she said using my old nickname. I wanted to believe her, I really did, but something told me otherwise. We arrived at the hospital ten minutes later.

As we walked through the corridors I was lost in my own little world. I was just thinking to myself what if they die? I can't live without them. Kristy's only twelve she's a good person, she doesn't deserve to die. As we reached the waiting room I felt tears well up in my eyes. No don't cry, I have to be strong…for Gran.

We waited there for hours. Then finally around one a doctor came out of the room.

"Mrs.Palmetto, Ms.Palmetto, hello I'm Dr.Grellen. I just wanted to say don't worry. Both Justine and Kristy are alright." I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. Kristy and Mom were alright. "However," Oh no "I'm afraid I do have some bad news…You're granddaughter, Kristy, was on the side of the car that hit the tree and the fence, so she had to have the most surgeries. She has some scars as a result of both the accident and surgeries, but at least she's alive. You can come back and visit them tomorrow, but for now, they both need their rest. Good day." And with that he walked off.

"You'll have to stay with me tonight, Nic. I called you're father to let him know what happened. He's on the other side of the country right now visiting some old friends from school. He said he'd be back as soon as he could. Patrick is on his way here as we speak." She said. Even under these circumstances I could tell she was glad to know she'd be seeing her grandson again after what? Two years? I've gotta admit I'm glad to know he'll be here with us soon too. Patrick's my oldest brother. I have three brothers in all Patrick, Jared, and Shawn. Jared and Shawn are my half-brothers though, but still. Anyway Patrick's nineteen and he lives in Alameda in CA. He moved there with his girlfriend, Alyson last year. I miss him but he writes and calls a lot so that makes it easier for Kristy and me.

"I called Shawn; he said he'd try to get here as soon as he could. He said he waned to be here for us. I told him he's supposed to come over this weekend anyway, and it's already Thursday so why not just wait. Kristy's fine. I'm fine so what's the use? He finally agreed, but he said he'd be here at dawn on Saturday." I said laughing a little at the memory of my little brother on the phone practically yelling at me that he wanted to come. He may seem like a total badass to most people but under that tough exterior he's really a family guy.

"Jared wasn't home so Shawn said he'd tell him." I said.

"Good, good, they should be here. I know how much they love Kristy…and you, of course." She said seaming a little distracted, but who can blame her after what happened today.

We drove in silence the rest of the way to Gram's trailer. When we finally got there we ate dinner and went out separate ways. She went to her room and I went out to her garden to think. All I could do know was wait and see what tomorrow would bring. Maybe I should talk to Wish tomorrow and fill her in on what happened. She always seems to know how to comfort me when I need it.