Another letter, this time from Becky. I always found unfair that nobody had even mentioned her for Claire funeral. Maybe Jessica couldn't or wouldn't come to shoot the eppy, but they could still say she had some kind of trouble and couldn't make it…. Becky esteemed Claire a lot, so she would have done whatever was in her power to come.

Here Claire isn't dead, and the others do hear from Becky.

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Dear Claire,

I'm writing to tell you I just started courses at Higgins Agricultural College and I'm alright, I'm really fine.

I rented a room with a girl. She's nice, she looks likeable, but definitely she's not Jodi… I miss her and our late speeches across the hole in the wall (but don't tell her!).

Jodi told me you hired someone who made her close the hole. It was predictable, but it's a bit sad to think about it… that hole was part of my old life…

I wrote this letter mainly because I had to thank you. Now I have plans. In my future I see a full-work life, but also a fulfilment life, and I have to thank you for this. You made me feel welcome when I needed it and you had faith in me when I didn't have confidence neither in myself. I don't know where I'd be now if it wasn't for you. I promise I'll do my best for take advantage of chances I have, I think I owe you this…

Jake worked hard in the past weeks, he did up our new home and our farm and he also helped me with my new place. I do think I'll be happy with him.

Greet Jodi, Meg, Terry, Tess, Alex and little Charlotte for me. I'd like to receive some letters from you too, I'd be very happy to feel Drovers' air sometimes, even if it's only by mail.

Your thankful friend

Becky

Before I could send this letter Jodi rang and told me about you accident. I asked if I could do something somehow, but she said not to worry about it and to keep studying because you'd want me to.

I think she's right, so I'll stay here and I'll do my best, but I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

I know you'll manage, you'll sort it out because you're the strongest person I know.

A big hug

B