Trudy's memories were interrupted when Marsha gently called her.

"Honey," Marsha asked, "Are you alright?"

"I'm great, mom," Trudy said, "I just had a memory of the time you were talking about."

"That's wonderful," Dwight said, "Your memories are coming back."

Trudy nodded. She didn't bother to point out that it was only one memory so far and she had plenty that were vague or not there yet.

It was well after midnight when Dwight and Marsha left. About ½ of the way home Marsha looked at Dwight.

"We should have a party," she said.

"Marsha," Dwight laughed, "We had your latest party 20 days ago."

"Oh, I'm not talking about a party to celebrate me," Marsha said, "I'm talking about a party to celebrate Trudy. Dwight, we got her back. That is cause for celebration!"

"I completely agree," Dwight said, his voice getting enthusiastic.

"Let's keep it a surprise though," Marsha said, "We shouldn't tell her or Adrian so that it will be extra special."

Dwight nodded.

"Oh, we should have a theme for the party," he said excitedly.

"What about miracles," Marsha suggested, "Getting Trudy back was a major miracle."

A horn honked and Dwight looked up. The light had turned green.

"I absolutely love that idea," he said.

"Who should we invite," Marsha said.

"All of our family of course," Dwight said, "Also all of Trudy's friends."

"Yes! That's perfect," Marsha exclaimed.

"And of course, Trudy and Adrian,"

Marsha laughed.

They got home around 3:45 AM.

"I guess we should go to bed," Dwight suggested.

Marsha nodded in agreement.

Although they went to bed, neither of them could sleep. They were both far too excited. The next morning Marsha got a call from her niece.

"Hi Hannah," Marsha said with a smile.

"Aunt Marsha," Hannah said, "I just got my college acceptance letter. I got accepted into Yale!"

"Hannah, that's wonderful! I'm so proud of you."

"Thank you, Aunt Marsha," Hannah said, "I love you. Maybe we can get together today? I'm free around six o'clock."

"I… would love to but I have plans around that time. I could meet you earlier."

"Sure," Hannah said and Marsha could hear the smile in her voice.

"Great," Marsha said, "What about 12 o'clock?"

"Sure," Hannah replied, "At the diner?"

Later at the diner Hannah waved over to Marsha and Marsha joined her. They hugged briefly and then sat down.

"So," Hannah asked, "What are your plans?"

"Adrian and Trudy are coming over tonight," Marsha said carefully.

Hannah stared at Marsha. She was only 8 when the car bomb happened but she could remember losing her favorite cousin.

"What do you mean," she asked.

Marsha put a hand on top of Hannah's hand.

"Trudy survived the car bomb," Marsha explained.

"What! How is that possible?"

"It's a long story," Marsha said, "But she's definitely alive. She's starting to get her memory back also," Marsha explained.

Hannah felt a rush of emotions run through her. She was overjoyed. She had her favorite cousin back. She was mad that she'd lost ten years with Trudy. She was confused.

"C-can I come over tonight," she finally asked.

"Of course," Marsha said, "But Trudy doesn't have a lot of memories of the past. That's going to take some time."

"I figured that," Hannah remarked.

She paused.

"Does she still look like Trudy," Hannah asked.

Marsha shook her head.

"Her face was burned up in the explosion so the doctors reconstructed it the best they could," she explained, "but it's definitely Trudy. She has the scar on her shoulder."

The scar… Hannah remembered Trudy's scar. Marsha's sister came an hour later to pick up Hannah.

"Hi mom," Hannah said.

Beth smiled.

"Hey honey. Did you have a good time?"

"I had a great time," Hannah said.

She filled Beth in on the conversation she had with Marsha. Shocked, Beth looked to Marsha for confirmation. Marsha nodded, joy in her eyes.

"WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME!" Beth exclaimed.

"Beth, I found out less than a week ago," Marsha pointed out, "Also it's kind of not the easiest thing in the world to say."

"It's three words," Beth said, "Trudy is alive!"

Before Marsha could say anything more Beth continued.

"I want to see her," she said.

"Of course," Marsha replied, "We're getting together around six o'clock. But do not bombard her with questions. Trudy's memories are still very cloudy. Don't get offended if she doesn't remember you either."

Beth rolled her eyes.

"I know that Marsha," she said, "You're 8 years older than me but I'm still a grown woman."

Marsha laughed.

"You'll always be my baby sister," she said

"I know," Beth replied, "But I'm not a baby anymore."

Hannah laughed at the exchange between her mother and her aunt.

"Well," Beth said, "We'll be there around 5 o'clock so we can help you cook the Chicken Cacciatore. Should we bring anything?"

"Just bring yourselves," Marsha replied.

"What about Ethan," Beth asked.

"ETHAN IS NOT INVITED," Marsha said firmly.

"What did he do anyway," Beth asked.

"It doesn't matter," Marsha said, "He is not welcome."

She paused.

"I'll see you guys tonight," she said, hugging first her sister then her niece.