This is a direct continuation of the previous chapter. And I stole this idea from the British soap opera "Emmerdale" where the character Lisa Dingle had passed away and she had left letters for her family and there was this scene where the letters were being read. It was so heartwarming that I knew I had to include it for the matriarch of the Mason – O'Reilly family; Della Street – Mason.

Each person had scattered around the house or a pair were sitting along the water or on the hammock below the deck… Reading their letters from Della in tears.

Bekah was sitting on the bay window ledge in the den as she opened her letter.

My sweet girl,

By the time you read this, I will be reunited with Daddy and the baby. I want you to know that you've blessed my life in so many ways.

You've had some pretty hard times in your life, even after we adopted you. But being the incredibly brave and strong willed woman that you are… you not only survived but you thrived. You've remained ever so kind, even with how you were treated before you came into our lives. Don't ever change.

Finian and those children of yours are so beyond blessed to have you as a wife and Mama. Gabby and Morgan are blessed to have you as their best friend as well. Keep them close and your husband, brothers, and children closer.

Keep fighting for what's right, Rebekah. Remember, I'm always with you in your heart. I love you so much my sweet girl.

Bekah kept reading while her whole body shook as she cried silently.

Holly was sitting on the hammock (it was a screened in area below the deck) with her Aunt Gabby as she opened her letter.

Holly Marie,

My darling girl, I knew that you were going to be the most affectionate out of all your siblings from the get – go. As I'm writing this all I can think about are all the hugs and kisses you've given me over the years and how much you remind me of your Grandpa Perry. That makes me smile, and I want you to know that your affectionate nature has been very welcoming.

Make sure to keep smiling for me, darling. There will be times where your family will need the light of your smile. Be kind always, especially when it's hard. I love you beyond words, my darling Holly. Be your family's sunshine.

Holly smiled softly as tears continued to flow as Perry opened his letter, sitting with Ken on his bed. Ken was sitting in silence… afraid to open his letter,

"Go on, Uncle Ken. Open yours." Perry insisted with a trembling voice as Ken plastered on a smile,

"No, you go ahead and read yours." Perry nodded as he directed his attention to his letter,

My first grandbaby,

Oh, Perry William. You don't know how much you've blessed my life. You and your Mama both have brought so much love into my life that it both superseded and complemented what love your Grandpa Perry had for me.

Please don't mourn for too long, your Mama's going to need you and your father to help comfort her. I promise that I'm going to be alright when I go, I'll be with your baby sibling and Grandpa Perry, and I also promise that I will always be with you in your heart.

Speaking of your Grandpa Perry, Mr. Defense Attorney, he would be mighty proud that his oldest grandson is carrying on the tradition of being on the side of the defense. I have to say, I'm proud as well.

Perry sighed as Ken held him close as Morgan opened hers,

Morgan,

Even though you're not my daughter, you've been like one to me with your friendship with Bekah. You and Gabby both, and I want to thank you for being such amazing friends to Bekah. She needed the two of you in her life and Perry and I were so happy that you and Bekah got along very quickly.

You have also taught me what true bravery in tough situations is. When you got pregnant with Elena and decided to let Bekah and Finian adopt her and you allowing Elena to be in your life… it made me proud of you. Miss District Attorney. Ha, sorry. I can't help myself; Perry and I knew Hamilton Burger and if he were still alive, man, he would be mighty proud of you. Keep up the good work, Morgan.

Morgan laughed softly through her tears, she always knew that she and Della always engaged in playful banter over her being the District Attorney for LA.

Paul Jr opened his letter with shaking hands as he was sitting with Elena,

Paul,

Do I need to tell you how much I love you? Do I need to tell you how much you've constantly reminded me of your father? You've been like a son to me ever since you were born, and I'm very proud of the man you've become. Watch over the others, they need you as much as you need them. Especially Ken and Bekah. Be gentle with them, I know this is going to hurt them deeply. Take care of yourself.

Paul Jr smiled softly as Phillip opened his letter,

Phillip,

Oh, sweetheart. I know you're probably thinking 'What more could Grandma Della have to tell me?' Well, a whole lot more. I know we've been the ones to have very long and thoughtful conversations and I truly enjoyed those moments. I need you to be kind to Holly, we both know that she always made it a point to show how much she loves me, the same with your Mama.

I'm going to miss you very much, but I want you to know that I will no longer be in pain. Continue being the wonderful young man that you are. Keep striving for the stars, young man.

Phillip smiled as he continued to read as Finian opened his letter.

Son,

When I first met you when Bekah brought you home that first Thanksgiving, I knew at that moment you were going to be apart of our amazing family. I want to thank you for being the husband that Bekah needs, for being the father your children need and for being a wonderful son – in – law. I want you to know that the baby is safe with Perry and I, and that it wasn't Bekah's fault that the baby died too soon.

Be kind to everyone, be there for everyone and make sure to love unconditionally. I know the 'love unconditionally' is hard to do but please, for everyone's sake, at least try.

Finian smiled softly as he continued to read as Elena opened her letter,

Elena Joy,

The girl we never thought that would be apart of our family. You've blessed all of us in so many ways and life without would've been so boring. Even though you were unplanned, you've brought so much sunshine, like your little sister Holly Marie, into our lives. Even your biological mother's life, too. Be kind to her Elena, she did what she needed to do in order to protect you. She would've done the same for Bekah if it was the other way around.

Elena smiled as Gabby opened hers,

Gabby,

First I want to thank you for being such a good friend to Bekah. I know that it's you who should be thanking me in this situation and you have, by remaining close to Perry, Bekah, and I. I know that Bekah was an angel to you and your mother back when you were 11 and she needs that from you now. She needs you to be that angel to her, I know that she'll be appreciative of it.

Just know that Bekah will always love you, even if you guys butt heads like you have in the past. Stay close to her.

Gabby smiled as she gathered Holly into her arms as the pair lied back on the hammock and fell asleep crying.

Ken was sitting on Perry's bed after Perry fell asleep crying as he went into the living room seeing Paul Jr and Elena asleep on the couch. Finian was sitting in the master bedroom on the bed, praying. Phillip was in Della's room lying on her bed, crying.

"K… Ken?" Bekah managed to get out as Ken turned around and hugged Bekah close,

"It's alright, Bekah." The pair stood there for a few moments before Bekah broke the hug to sit with her husband as Ken went to go open his letter with shaky hands.

Ken,

I know that is going to hurt… a lot. I know how much you looked up to Perry and I. You, like Paul, have been like a son to us and have been a wonderful brother – figure to Bekah and we truly appreciated it.

I know that these past few months have been hard for you, they've been hard for all of us. They need you. Please be that rock to all of them. I love you so much Ken and know that I'll be with you always, in your heart. Continue to be that kind young man that you've always been.

Ken continued reading as his body shook as Bekah hugged him close, as they both sobbed.

I know this one's a sad one but it's another one that I'm proud of and I hope you guys can tell.