It takes place in present time, in the summer. Elyse's grandma is suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. She has to go live with Elyse for the summer. Summer ends and the grandma has to go live in a special home for patients with the same disease as her. Elyse visits her whenever she can.
Bad things can happen to good people.
She tries real hard to have her mom like her but it seems impossible. Kids at school make fun of her because she isn't very well kept. The story takes place in Florida. Mostly at Caitlynne's house. Her house is near a beautiful lake in present time.