My dearest Laura
I’m leaving this letter with Rachel
to give to you after I’m gone
I’m far away now
In a quiet beautiful place
Please forgive me for not saying goodbye
before I left
Be well, Laura
Don’t be too hard on the sisters
And Laura, about James…
I know you hate him because you think
he isn’t nice to me, but please give him a chance
It’s true he may be a little surly sometimes
and he doesn’t laugh much
But underneath he’s really a sweet person.
Laura…
I love you like my very own daughter
If things had worked out differently, I was hoping to adopt you
Happy 8th birthday, Laura
Your friend forever…