Seasons

by TamaraBMarshall

A story spin off of SSD after HG. A changing season in the lives of Oliver and Shane. Thanks to my helpful cohorts Mr Mitty and Bubbacatt. These characters are taken from MW's the Signed Sealed Delivered series. Some of the quotes are from the series and Bible.

1. Chapter 1

Chapter 1

A Time To Gather

Shane had only been home for a few days from her special assignment and the DLO was very busy tackling the piles of letters and packages that needed her special skills. At lunch, the Postables decided to eat at the Mailbox Grille. Rita told Shane of her engagement while making adoring eyes at Norman. Shane was delighted for them and the two girls agreed to meet later so they could discuss details of the engagement. Rita had also noticed that there was something different between Shane and Oliver and wanted the details.

Back inside the controlled mayhem of the DLO, Oliver asked Shane to pick the next letter from the bin. A messy one, the address was partly missing from the envelope. Inside was a letter from Phillip Benson to his brother Dr. William Benson.

The letter read:

Dear William, It has been so long since we last spoke and I've regretted my words every day of the last three years. I'm sorry for the hurt Louise and I caused you. Recently, I've had a health issue arise that is potentially life threatening. It has made me realize what is truly important in life. William, you are important to me. I don't want anything left unsaid between us. I'm asking for your forgiveness. I would love to see you again. Your Brother, Phillip.

After three years of regret, Phillip wanted to meet with his brother and ask for forgiveness. Three years prior, Phillip had fallen in love with William's fiancé and married her. Phillip was dealing with a life threatening issue and wanted to make amends.

The four Postables stood around the table and stared at each other, wondering what to do next. "I wonder what health issue he has and if he is still alive," Rita said. "Aw, I hope he is."

"We know this came to us for a reason. We must keep faith that it's not too late to find William. Ms McInerney, will you look up - ."

"I am already on it," she finished for him." She was searching the Denver area for a Dr. William Benson in hospitals who may be practicing in the area. Then, while the computer completed the search, the girls left for the day.