This story picks up in season 4 episode 8, in this version Norma never dies. Her and Alex live happily together without Norman. Although they are together at last, this doesn't go without a few bumps in the road.
Norma never had a chance. Life snuck up on her, taking away the innocence that she cherished. She has an ex husband and a son who hate her, a baby who cries for her, and a husband who insults her at every turn. Moving was the only option.
A sort of Bates Motel AU. Trigger warnings added.
Also posted on AO3 and Fanfiction.net.