My Dearest Ursula and Phoebe,

I am sure you will both be extremely angry at me for ending my life, but please know that I had my reasons for doing so. Due to a horrific misjudgment on my part, I am wholly responsible for your biological father's death. This is something I simply cannot live with, as I'm sure you know, your father was a man very near and dear to my heart.

Try as I might, I have been unable to forgive myself, nor have I been able to come to terms with my guilt. I hope that in time, you will find it in your hearts to forgive me, although I know full well I am not worthy of your forgiveness. I know that committing suicide is selfish, weak and cowardly act; and I am deeply sorry that I have failed to be the mother you deserve.

Please know that although I am no longer physically with you, I will always be with you in spirit, and reside eternally in your hearts. Always stick together, for you are two parts of a single whole. You shared a womb, you are of the same flesh and blood. Stay resilient, always be true to yourself, don't be afraid to follow your dreams, hurt nobody and let nobody hurt you.

Most importantly of all, always remember that I love you both. I love you with every fiber of my soul. I always have, and I always will. So long as you remember that, I am certain you will always be okay. Gog bless you both with long fruitful and fulfilling lives filled with love, hope and joy. One day, when the time is right, we shall meet again in heaven. This is not goodbye, my daughters.

Love,

Mom

In 1980, two 13 year old girls find their mother dead with her head in an oven, and their stepfather missing. In their mother's pocket they find a suicide letter, bidding them goodbye. We now journey back to 1966, a year before Phoebe and Ursula were born, where we will begin to discover the mystery surrounding Lily's suicide. Why did she kill herself? Why does she claim to be responsible for Frank Buffay's death, when we know he's alive and kicking? Didn't Phoebe meet him in season 5? Why did Ursula end up in foster care, while Phoebe ended up on the streets? So many unanswered questions, all of which I promise will be answered in due time.