Kara and Winn walked hand in hand to the section of the cemetery where Corporal Jacob Donovan was being buried. It had been a beautiful service with a large turnout. Donovan was a deeply loved man by many people. All that was left now was the burial.

They waited until the crowd thinned down before walking up to the widow. Winn hung back just out of reach of Kara so she could have her moment alone with her and her son.

"Jeanie Donovan?" She asked. Jeanie nodded. "My condolences to you and your son… My name is Kara Danvers. I'm here on behalf of my sister Alex Danvers."

Jeanie didn't say anything but instead pulled Kara into a tight hug. Kara held on for as long as Jeanie needed. If this was providing some small amount of comfort for her, Kara would hold on.

When she did eventually pull away, Jeanie gave her a weak smile which Kara returned. "Alex couldn't be here herself, so she sent my husband and I and a letter for you." Kara turned to Winn and he handed it over to her. Kara handed it carefully to Jeanie. With a final hug and a wave to Little Jake, Kara and Winn headed back to their hotel.

Both Kara's and Alex's numbers were listed on the back of the letter.

[Details of the letter]
Jeanie,

I share my deepest condolences with you today. Corporal
Jacob Donovan was an amazing man and it was an honor
and a privilege to serve alongside him. If I could be with you
today, I would, believe me. But I wanted to let you know
that he didn't die alone. I was with him when he passed.
I hope it gives you peace to know that he went quickly and
didn't suffer. He died the hero he always was while
protecting his country.

My number is listed on the back. I mean this when I say call if
you ever need anything. I'm here for you and here for little
Jake. Either one of you, any time, any place, and I'll try to
be there.

I'm rotating back in less than two months. I'll be up to visit
and pay my respects. Take care Jeanie. Again, my deepest
condolences. I'm really sorry.

Alexandra Danvers


The link to the letter:

Letter to Jeanie

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