June 24, 2000
Oh Dear friend,
What should I do? I'm so confused...this man, he's told me things that can't be true...but how will I live knowing I have killed my grandchild? Yes, I know that I would not have done so intentionally but if I do not go to her... Dear friend of mine, if you could only advise me I would listen attentively. Anna...dear sweet Anna believes I should not risk myself but she as do I also believe this girl spoken of could be. Oh could she be my granddaughter? There was so much of my son I did not know...so much, and now he has gone. What would Derek do? My dear son Derek stubbornly strong willed Derek...would he have believed in this man? Oh, *bites lip* Why not?! I can be just as adventuresome as he could.
Yes, dear friend I do believe I can...and I will. I must of course take certain precautions...I shall believe in Mr. De la Vega's words and hope with all my heart that he is truthful. He certainly looks truthful...oh that smile Oh dear. Well dear friend, I must close for now, and prepare for the path that lies ahead. Wish me good fortune....perchance I may need it.
Barbara C. Rayne