Prologue

Sunday, May 26, 2002

My sweet Jamie,

I can hardly believe that this day has finally come. The day that I will forever, burn it in my memory. When I saw you lying there on the hospital bed, next to our little Jade, my heart was crushed. Your eyes were closed, yet your mouth was still slightly curving upwards. Your pale skin glowed in the moonlight, bringing all your soft features to life. The nurses were about to cover your body with a white cloth, but I stopped them.

"No," I said. "Please don't cover her." They looked at me with a curious face. "Please. She's so beautiful. She doesn't need to be covered. " I tried to hold back my tears but I couldn't. I could feel them running down my cheeks. They nodded and walked away. As I walked up closer to you, I could feel butterflies in my stomach. My hand were trembling, as I cried harder. I picked Jade up and carried her in my arms. I kissed her tiny pinky, and made a promise to her. To you, and to myself. From now on, I will live for her. For my Jade only. And not anybody else.

Love,

Landon