Jack awoke that morning with newfound confidence. Today was a big day for him. He had decided that today would be the day he put Susan's stuff in storage and moved on with his life. After all, it had been 6 months since she passed away. Even though Jack had decided today was the day, he was still a little nervous. He knew that going through his wife's possessions, her love letters to him, her clothes, and pictures of them together, it wasn't going to be easy. Larry had offered to come over and help, but Jack declined. He knew this was something he had to do alone. He took his shower and got dressed and decided to make himself some breakfast before he got started. When he had finished his breakfast and put away the dishes, he opened the cabinet in the den where he and Susan kept their important documents and prized possessions.

The first thing he pulled out was a Beatles album he had bought Susan on their second wedding anniversary. He and Susan were both big fans of the Beatles and he smiled as he remembered the look on her face when he had given it to her. She was so thrilled. He carefully put the album on his record player and placed the needle on the record. The song "In My Life" filled the room and as Jack heard those familiar words that he had sung to his wife so many times, big tears filled his eyes and made their way down his face.

Janet awoke to an empty house again. Even though it had been a month since she heard from David, she thought that she would never get used to living alone. She wrapped her robe tightly around her and went downstairs to see what she could find for breakfast. As she walked through the den, the picture on the wall caught her eye. It was the wedding picture of her and David. They both looked so happy. "What went wrong?" She asked herself aloud. She just knew that it had to be something she had done. She patted her belly that was just starting to show the evidence of the little life growing inside her. She looked back up at the picture and her face crinkled into a sob as tears rolled down her cheeks.
"In My Life"-The Beatles

There are places I'll remember All my life though some have changed Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life I've loved them all But of all these friends and lovers There is no one compares with you And these memories lose their meaning When I think of love as something new Though I know I'll never lose affection For people and things that went before I know I'll often stop and think about them In my life I love you more Though I know I'll never lose affection For people and things that went before I know I'll often stop and think about them In my life I love you more In my life I love you more
As the song ended, Jack turned off the record player and put the album back in its cover. He sat still for a moment, wiping the tears from eyes. He took a deep breath, knowing that he had to do this no matter what. He pulled out a small box and as he opened it, his breath caught in his throat. In the box before him were all of the love letters that he and Susan had written to each other and some pictures that had been taken on their wedding day. He picked up a picture of Susan in her beautiful white gown with a big smile on her face. He remembered how beautiful she had been that day and how he couldn't wait to spend the rest of his life with her. Tears welled up in his eyes, but he swallowed hard and tried his best not to cry. He opened one of the letters and began to read it aloud.

"Dear Jack,

I can't believe that we're getting married tomorrow! I can't wait for us to start our lives together. I knew from the first time I saw you at your restaurant that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. Do you remember that day? Giggles You were so cute in your little apron as you took my order and then you just stood their and stared at me. I wondered if I was ever going to get any food when you suddenly came back to reality and brought me my soup. I was so mad at you when you spilled it all over me, but when I saw that cute puppy dog face and those big blue eyes, I couldn't help but smile. Jack, I want you to know that I will always love you no matter what. You are my soul mate and my best friend and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you Jonathan Ryan Tripper! You're in my heart forever.

Yours Forever,
Susan"

After finishing the letter, the tears that Jack tried to hold back came pouring down his face. "Oh God Susan! I miss you so much!" He sobbed. He sat down in the floor and buried his face in his hands.