Carly was an ordinary sixteen-year-old, and like most girls her age, she had been eagerly anticipating prom as the biggest event of her year. However, with her family’s ongoing financial difficulties, the idea of wearing her dream prom dress seemed out of reach. Carly’s mother, Dina, and her grandmother, Holly, had worked tirelessly to save up just enough for the dress Carly had her heart set on. But an unexpected moment during a bus ride would lead Carly to face a difficult choice—one that meant putting someone else’s needs ahead of her own excitement and desires.

Living in a small, modest apartment with her mom and grandmother, Carly had grown used to making the most out of what they had. Money had always been tight, but the three of them had learned to find joy in the little things. Despite these challenges, they had saved every penny they could spare to make Carly’s prom dream come true. Yet, a twist of fate would soon test Carly’s sense of compassion and selflessness in ways she never expected.