Cat's Mom's POV, (If that makes sense)

"Wow! What a night, Gwen!" I say.

"Yeah! We need to do this a lot more." She says taking another sip of her beer.

I nod. "Yes, yes we do." I grab a chip and look back at the clock behind me. It was about 2 am. "I should get going or I won't be able to wake up for work tomorrow!" I laugh and so does Gwen.

"Ok. Are you ok to drive?" She asks.

"Yeah. I didn't have anything to drink. That was you." I laugh again and get up from my seat. Gwen stands up and gives me a hug.

"Call me tomorrow, ok." Gwen tells me and waves as I leave the bar.

I get into my car and start the engine. I pull out of the parking lot and move onto the highway. The drive was great. My dad bough me this car as a 30th birthday present. A silver 2008 Chevy convertible. It was a great car, it drove smoothly and the radio was great.

It starts to get chilly so I pull over to the side of the road. I get out and open my trunk for a sweatshirt. I lean down and dig through the crap in my trunk and pull out a dark grey sweat shirt. I turn to see a man walking towards me.

"Ma'am." He calls out and starts jogging towards me. He was wearing a leather jacket and jeans. He had a high and tight marines like hair cut. His hair was a brownish color and he had ice blue eyes. He looked to be about 22 or so.

"Yes." I say when he walks up to me.

"You live around here?" He asks me.

"Yes I do, what's wrong."

"Can you tell me which way South Central Ave is?" He says looking at me.

"Yea it's down the road about a mile. Then you make a right walk about a ¼ mile and it should be on the left… you know what. Why don't you hop in and I'll take you. That's on my way home." I offer being kind.

"Why thank you ma'am. My names Joe, by the way." He says sticking out his hand.

I shake it. "Hi, I'm Dawn. You know you don't look like a Joe." I laugh and he does too.

"I get that a lot." He chuckles again. I start to walk to my side of the car.

I go to open my door as a hand slams down on my neck. My head smashes into the top of the door. A searing pain runs down my neck and back and all though my head. A warm stream of blood flows down my forehead and cheek.

"Ahhhh!" I scream. He wraps his arm around my neck covering my mouth. I bite his hand trying to get him off of me. He takes my head again and slams into the door once again. I groan. He wraps his arm back around my neck and tightens his grip. He flexes his muscles so his bicep and for arm cut off my breath and circulation.

As everything starts to go black I hear him say, "You know what else I get a lot. That I look like an A-" The blackness cuts off the everything. All I needed was one more word. One more and I would have known who he was.

My body goes limp as I fall to the ground…

Cat's POV

My phone starts to ring. It's about 5:30 in the morning. Who's calling me at 5 in the morning? I roll over knowing I have to answer it. I pick up the phone and hold it to my ear.

"Hello." I say groggily.

"Hi, is the Caterina Valentine?" A women asks over the phone. I hear typing in the background.

"Yes. May I ask who is calling?" I say.

"Yes, this is Nancy Krieg of the West Los Angeles Memorial Hospital." My heart stops.

"Is everything ok?!" I ask quickly.

"I'm sorry to inform you but you mother is in the hospital." The fear starts to rush over me. Robbie rolls over.

"What happened?" I ask. Robbie looks up.

"Are you ok?" I smack his chest trying to get him to shut up as the nurse starts.

"Your mother was in an accident last night. She was attacked. She had been smacked into her car door a few times in the head. She has 2 stab wounds and is oxygen deprived. She lost a lot of blood last night, miss. We also found toxic chemicals in her blood stream. It looks like someone really wanted her gone. We don't know how far the chemicals got, or if we got them all out. I'm sorry but your mother is in critical condition." The nurse explains.

I can feel my face go white. My breathing starts to get heavy as the tears form in my eyes. I've never had a panic attack like this. "OK. Thank you. Umm, I'll be there in a few hours." I hang up the phone quickly and jump up.

There is no time for tears I have to leave. I run to my computer and go onto buy my tickets and print them. I don't bother packing I just grab my purse and run down the stairs. I hear Robbie calling me.

He comes running down the stairs while I'm pouring a quick cup of coffee.

"I have to go." I say trying to get past him. "Move Robbie! My flight's in an hour and a half. Get out of my way."

"What's going on Cat?" He says.

"JUST MOVE ROBBIE! GET OUT OF MY FUCKING WAY!" The tears start to fall and I completely break down. "She's hurt I have to go."

Robbie's POV

I rush up the stairs and to the computer. Cat bought a ticket for seat 32A, ok…. Seat 32C is open and so is B! I buy the ticket as fast as I can and throw on some close. I grab my wallet and phone and run down the stairs. As I run out the door the taxi pulls up.

Before the car drives away I stop it and get in.

"What are you doing here?" She says whipping the tears from her face.

"I'm here for the one I love because I can see she needs it." The cars pulls away.

Cat's Mom's POV

The pain is searing throughout my body. I can't breathe and my head is throbbing. I've been drifting in and out of consciousness every few minutes. I lift my arm slowly and reach for the paper and pen next to my bed.

"Dear Caterina," I start to write. It hurts more than anything but I need to get this done.

Jade's POV

Where did they go? I ask myself. They're probably having sex in his room. I laugh to myself.

My phone starts to ring and I pick it up to see a text from Cat. I open it.

"Family emergency. On my way to Cali. Robbie came with me, idk why though. I need you Jadey! I'm going to call you when we get off the plane. Long story short, Mom got into an accident and they don't expect her to live…its bad…"

My mouth drops and I start to scream for Beck. All of the guys and Tori rush down the stairs and I fill them in.

Cat's POV

A cab picks us up from the airport and brings us to the hospital. I run to the nurses' desk and tell them who I am. She directs me to the room and I start running.

Cat's Mom's POV

I put the note on the night stand. I can feel my heart slowing down. I just… I just need to wait for Cat… She will be here soon…

The beeping starts to fade as I fall back out of consciousness. I can still kind of hear everything. The beeping slows down and I hear quick footsteps.

Robbie's POV

I chase after Cat towards the room. She trips falling on her stomach into the room. She scrambles to her feet and rushes across the room.

Cat's POV

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep…. The line goes flat.

"NO! MOM!" I jump over to the side of the bed and throw myself on top of her. "MOM! NO WAKE UP! MOM! PLEASE NO NO NO No no no no… mom…" I cry.

I start to scream and sob. Robbie runs over to me as the nurses rush in. He grabs me around the waist and rips my back. I start to kick and throw punches. I nail him in the stomach a couple of times and keep kicking. I finally realize what is actually happening. I stop abruptly and fall into his arms. I completely break down. I cry into Robbie's shoulder for another ½ hour. They get the body ready to take to the morgue. Robbie sits me in the chair and holds me for a little bit longer.

He finally gets up and goes to talk to the police and nurses outside. He comes back in with an officer. The officer hands me a note and explains the found it on the night stand.

I take it and open it.

Dear Caterina,

I know I haven't been the best mother. I had to work and support you and your brother all alone. It was stressful. But don't you think for one second that I never lover you. You were the greatest daughter. I love you with all of my heart and don't forget that. I guess if your reading this that means I didn't make it. I waited and waited for you. I refused to give up. Not until you came. Here you are. The most beautiful daughter in the world. I'm so sorry I wasn't there for graduation or everything else. I'm so sorry I won't be there for everything in the future. I'm sorry I won't be there to see you at your wedding. I'm sorry I won't be there to see my grand children or to see how your life turns out. I hope you and that boy you always bring over, Robbie, will work out. I've seen you two. You obviously love him and he feels the same way, maybe more. I want you to tell him. Don't hide. You will regret it.

Please don't let my death stop you from having the greatest summer of your life. Go back to your friends. Your aunt will take care of the funeral plans. Come back down for the funeral. But please just keep living. Keep being a kid. Keep following your dreams. I've heard you in your room before. You have an amazing voice. Do something with it. I've come to your plays, you may have not seen me but I was at all of them. You have so much talent. Show it to the world.

Tell Jade I said hello, or in this case goodbye. She is a real friend. Just remember, a real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. Keep dreaming and don't let anything get in your way. Not everything will work out, but keep your head held high, and move on. Sometimes the journey is greater than the reward. So even if it turns out that nothing happens, at least you tried and you made the effort to go for it.

I love you.

-Mom

I stare at the note and reread it. I stick it in my purse and let the tears fall. Robbie comforts me more.

The officer explains what happened and tells me what she told them. He goes onto describe the man that my mother described.

He shows me the picture the artist drew up. I take it from him and stare at it in astonishment. There is no way. It's not possible. No… no it can't be. I turn the picture to Robbie who looks at it and his mouth drops. I just look up at him.

The officer looks at both of us. "What is it Miss Valentine."

"Officer," I say looking at his name tag. "Officer Cryter, I know this man…"

Ok, so today is May 2nd . A year ago today my great grandma died. It killed me. I didn't freak out like this, at least not on the outside. But I didn't get to say goodbye. She loved until 102. She had an amazing long life, full of many memories… So yea there are some personal things in here. Intense chapter but there is more to come. Bye.