Mary Alice: This is the street where I used to live and these were the people with whom I shared my life. I met them the day they moved in. And I saw what they brought with them. Beautiful dreams for the future. And quiet hopes for a better life. Not just for themselves, but for their children, too. If I could, would I tell them what lies ahead? Would I warn them of the sorrow and betrayal that lie in store? No. From where I stand now, I see enough of the road to understand how it must be traveled. The trick is to keep moving forward, to let go of the fear and the regret that slow us down and keep us from enjoying a journey that will be over too soon. Yes, there will be unexpected bends in the road, shocking surprises we didn’t see coming, but that’s really the point. Don’t you think?

As Susan left her driveway she had a feeling she was being watched, and she was. The ghosts of people who had been apart of Wisteria Lane   were gazing upon her as she passed. They watched her as they watch everyone. Always hoping the living could learn to put aside rage and sorrow, bitterness and regret, these ghosts watch, wanting people to remember that even the most desperate life is oh so wonderful.

Desperate Housewives: The Final Kiss Goodbye
October 3, 2004 - May 13, 2012

Mary Alice: There is a ritual my friends have observed for years. Once a week, they meet to play a game of cards and talk about their lives. Of course, there’s another aspect to these gatherings that has nothing to do with gossip or poker. Every seven days, my friends are reminded of a basic human truth: there is nothing more important than friendships that endure, especially in a world that insists on changing…