This was sent to me by a reader and I really liked it, so I thought I'd share it with you all. All credit for this chapter goes to hheath541

Dear Kate,

My Dad died today.

I know you already know that. He already told you about it. I hope he's already there with you. I hope he got to hear you tell him you love him. I hope you get to be together now.

I read his letters to you. I'm not sure if he wanted me to, or not, but I needed to. I watched him exist since you died. I watched him mourn and rage and cry. I watched as each smile had tears behind it. Tears because you weren't there to smile at. I needed to know what he'd been thinking, going through. I wanted to share his pain, and maybe help it be a little less.

Tell Dad I won't publish his letters. I will keep them, though.

Tell Dad I love him and miss him. Tell him that I understand. Tell him that I'm glad his pain is over. That he gets to see you again. Tell him that I know he's happy, now. That his pain is ended.

And, Kate, I hope you were there waiting for him. I hope you were the first person he saw. I hope he got to hear you tell him that you love him. I hope you are both happy, now.

I love you, Kate, and I hope you're taking care of Dad. He's needed you so much. I don't know what it's like wherever you are, but I hope you get the chance to live the life he always wanted with you.

I love you both, and I miss you, but I'll be ok. Take care of each other. Love each other. Maybe I'll see you again someday.

Alexis