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...
