Lacey is a pretty popular girl. She has tons of friends, though considerably less boyfriends than most girls her age. But she's ok with it. She's perfectly fine being every guys friend, or like his sister. She's pretty much used to it by now. So leaving the comforts of her hometown to move to Green Grove, New York slightly unnerves her. It's her mother's hometown. Her grandparents left her mom their house when they passed away. Her mother Judy has already found a job at Green Grove Medical Center. Lacey and her sister Clara have only been there twice since they were born so they don't really remember the town.

Lacey's younger sister Clara hates the thought of moving more than Lacey does. She has to find a new gymnastics coach and she hates that. She has been training with her coach for almost 10 years. Lacey used to dance, but gave it up ages ago. She can also sing, but isn't that confident singing in front of people.

She's packing and thinking of all the things she's leaving behind. She hopes she can fit in in Green Grove and prays she doesn't encounter too much bullying or unnecessary drama.

They have finally made it to their new home. Her mother hired a moving crew that drove their belongings in a huge truck, while her mother drove her car. Thankfully, it isn't that long of a drive seeing as though New York is only about a four-hour drive away from Maryland. The house is nothing like she remembers because it has been remodeled. She loves the fact that she has a huge bedroom with a window seat. Her and Clara's rooms are connected by a jack and jill bathroom. Clara's room is identical to hers, but Lacey has a tree outside her window. She loves that she'll be able to hear the birds chirping in the morning. She loves the signaling of new beginnings. She hopes that will be a sign of good things to come.

After some tedious unpacking, her mother decides they should take a break and get something to eat. They drive around and spot a diner called 'Johnny Cakes'. They see that it's a little crowded with teens and families. They walk into the diner, and they feel as if all eyes are on them. Lacey has to remember that this is a small town where everybody knows everybody, and nothing like the busy city life that she's used to. A few people speak to them, but it's still pretty awkward. She hopes she doesn't hate it here.

Lacey spots a group of teenagers in the booth in the back. They're laughing and having fun and she instantly misses her friends. She hopes she doesn't end up alone with no friends. She has Clara, but that's different. She's her sister, but she's only 13. She wants to make friends her age. While they're waiting for their food, a woman recognizes Judy.

"Judy?"

"Yes?"

"It's me, Karen. Karen Desai now, but it used to be Ross."

"Hello, Karen! It's so good to see you after all this time. These are my daughters Lacey and Clara."

"Hi girls. So nice to meet you."

Lacey and Clara both say, "Nice to meet you too" in unison.

"So what are you doing here Judy? I haven't seen you since high school. "

"Well I got a promotion at work, and had to move here. My parents left me the house, so here we are."

"Sorry about your parents, but I'm so glad that you're back. We should catch up. I have a son about you girls' age. I'm sure he would introduce you two to his friends."

"Thanks, Karen. That's so nice of you."

Karen hands Judy her card and tells her to call her soon to meet up. The three have dinner and make their way back to their new home. They still have much to do to get the house in order.

Lacey is helping Clara unpack her room first, then they'll do Lacey's. The sisters are having girl talk. Wondering what their new schools will be like.

"I wish we were going to the same school, Sis. I won't know anybody at Green Grove Middle."

"Well I won't know anybody at Green Grove High."

"Yeah, but that lady mom knows said she'd get her son to introduce you to his friends."

"Clara, I highly doubt her son will want to do that. She was just being polite."

"I still think it sucks."

"Yeah, it does. But we'll get through it. I know you're gonna make friends in no time."

"You too."

"I'm not so sure, Clar. I doubt I'll just blend in up here. You don't have that problem. "

Clara looks at her sister with hurt eyes. She's so beautiful even though she's overweight. She hates seeing people look at her the way that they do.

"You know, you could just lose some weight. You're too pretty to be fat."

Lacey knows her sister means well because they're so close. Hearing it from Clara doesn't bother her. She understands how her sister feels. They look exactly alike, but people always tell Clara that she's gorgeous. Clara hates getting attention at her sisters expense. But Lacey really doesn't mind. She hasn't always felt comfortable in her body, but she has made it there. Probably because she hasn't always been fat. Life got in the way and things happened. But she's not gonna spend her life being miserable and hating herself because she isn't "perfect". She knows that she could lose weight, and go back to being thin like she used to be. But she can't do that. She isn't mentally prepared to do that just yet.

"Thanks Sis, but I'm ok with how I look."

"I know. I was just saying. I don't want you to get picked on." Clara really and truly loves her big sister with everything in her. And she knows Lacey feels the same way. They would do anything for each other. The thought of people bullying her sister hurts her. But she knows how strong Lacey is too. That's the way that they differ. Not saying that Clara is weak, but Lacey is tough as nails. Lacey is more like their father, Samuel. He was a firefighter that died in the line of duty when the girls were 7 and 4. Their mother remarried, but it didn't work out. Hardly ever crying and never one to wallow in self-pity, Lacey Porter is a fighter.

"Don't worry about me Clar. I'll be ok." Lacey goes to give her sister a hug.

"I love you Clar Bear."

"I love you Lace Face."