Carly had her whole life ahead of her, but the prom seemed like the most important thing. Despite struggling financially, her mother and grandmother had saved some money for the dress of her dreams. However, one bus trip forced her to choose between her own happiness and helping others.Carly, a sixteen-year-old girl, lived with her mother, Dina, and grandmother, Holly, in a small, cozy apartment. Life had never been particularly easy for the family. Money was always tight, and they often had to make sacrifices to get by.But despite their financial struggles, the three of them shared a deep bond that made the tough times a little more bearable. They had love, and to Carly, that love meant everything. Today, however, was different.