My dearest Laura
I'm leaving this letter to 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 loved you like my very own daughter.
If things had worked out differently,
I was hoping to adopt you.
Happy 8th birthday Laura!
Be your friend forever!