Somewhat the Beginning (A Falling Skies Fanfiction)

The Masons were a normal nuclear family in Massachusetts. Tom and Rebecca were hapilly married with their three boys Hal, Ben, and Matt. When the aliens attacked Ben was seperated, and Rebecca was found dead. Continuing their lives is easier said than done, especially when there are Skitters high on their tails, but it can get better with the help of Ashley. Ashley, the psychologist for the 2nd Mass., lost her family during the first stage of the Skitter invasion. She used to be a normal girl in college with two adoptive parents and a little brother named Danny. Now the only people remotely close to family are the Masons. The Skitters have taken everything away from her: her family, her home, and everything she knew before has changed. Her feelings start shifting in the most unexpected way, and she must face the challenges that lay ahead for her and everyone she loves. *Starts at season 1*