Author's Note: This is just tow letters that I imagine Mrs. Melanie Finch would write to her two children before she died.

Dear Jem,

If you're reading this then I have gone on to heaven. I know you wanted to come with me but I had to go alone. I imagine that you must be quite grown up now. I know you must be handsome like your father. I hope you are wise and gentle like him too. You were always a sweet baby and my own personal angel. You always stayed by my side and tried to help out even though you were just a toddler.

I wish I could see you grow up and become a man. I wish I could be there to kiss every injury and be there to hug you when you cry. I wish I could be there to give you advice when you need it and to give you the support that only mothers can give. I hope you don't forget about me. I also hope you do not forget about how much I love you. I love you so, so, so very much and I know one day we will be together again. I'll be able to hold you once more and tell you how much I love you.

Love,

Mama