A/N: Sorry for the delay in posting this chapter. I had thought about adding a couple more chapters to this story before I wrapped it up, but ultimately it seemed to forced. I think the journey was getting the girls together, and now that they are, I want to give it a justifiable ending.

So, this will be my last chapter. Reviews and comments are welcome and appreciated! Thanks for sharing this short journey with me. It was my first fic and it was so much fun to write. There might be more, just stay tuned! Thanks all! I heart each and every one of you.

Disclaimer: I do not own Glee. All rights to Ryan Murphy and Fox.

Dear Heather,

What a journey it's been. The last fifty years have been the best of my life. With so many ups and downs, our lives have been interesting nonetheless.

I'll never forget the day I thought I had lost you forever. That was the day I knew I wanted to marry you. Unfortunately for me, that was also the day that you had agreed to marry someone else.

I wasn't aware of the hurt and the pain I had caused you. Just like you weren't aware of the hurt and pain you caused me. Our biggest issue had been communication. It always had been.

Receiving that letter changed my life. It made me realize how badly I needed you. And while I hated reading it, I believe it was the turning point for our relationship. It made me realize that I had to stop being so selfish. That I had to put everything into creating the life that I wanted.

I realized that day that it was you. It's always been you. And it will always be you.

Over the years we've shared so much. The best thing that I've ever heard come from your mouth were the words "I do." That was the day you agreed to love me forever. Our wedding was such a great moment to share with all of our friends and family. It was filled with laughter and joy. And as much as we loved celebrating with everyone, that day was all about you and me. No one else mattered.

You've never looked more beautiful than you did that day. You were glowing. I remember waiting for you to walk down the aisle, more nervous than I had ever been in my life up until that point. As soon as I saw you come down in your white satin wedding dress, all of my nervousness flew out the window. It was just you and me. No one else mattered.

We spent the night dancing and laughing with each other. My smile was plastered to my face all night long. I'll never forget every detail of that night for as long as I live. From every expression on your face to every detail about your dress. From every kiss and touch to every laugh and tear. Sometimes life's most precious moments are ingrained in our memories so vividly that it seems like just yesterday. It's hard to believe that we've been married for 47 years.

Up until the births of our three, beautiful children, that was the single greatest day of my life.

I never realized how much our lives would change with the birth of our children. We're so blessed to have 3 beautiful babies. Even though they're all grown up with babies of their own, they'll forever be our babies.

Matilda is so determined, strong and brave. I think she gets her bravery from you. I remember when she joined the Peace Corps. I was so scared for her. But you held my hand and told me that everything would be alright. And it was, but only because she was so strong and brave. We had always encouraged our children to be successful. Our daughter's greatest successes would come from her courage to stand up for what she believed in. It shows through in the way she raises her family. I'm so proud of her for everything she's accomplished in her short life.

Liam is just like you. He's so sweet and so selfless. All of his best qualities come from you. I remember his wedding day, how gorgeous he looked. It reminded me of our wedding day. I'm so proud of him and all of his accomplishments with his family. He makes sure his family is taken care of, whether its through indefinite support and love, or through the beautiful home over their heads, family is his first priority. And everytime I see him with his family, I beam with pride. He's an excellent father to Wyatt and Cameron, an excellent husband to Norah, and an excellent human being, just as you're an excellent wife, mother and human being. There's no question that he's your blood.

Finally there's Sophia - our baby. I decided to carry Sophia since you had carried Matilda and Liam. She has my feist, and she proved it with 27 hours of labor. While I love her for her feistiness, she's also extremely talented. She got that from you. The way she dances takes my breath away. It reminds me of watching you all those years we were on set with Glee. It didn't matter what song you were dancing to, you were so graceful and determined. I could never get sick of watching you dance. That's exactly how Soph is. I could watch her dance every single day of my life. I think between my feistiness and your dance talent, she's a hybrid of success. And she lives an extraordinary life as professional dancer. I couldn't be happier that she's living out her dream.

I never knew such love could exist until our children were born. I never thought I could love you more. But knowing your the mother of our three beautiful children took my love for you to a whole separate level. Raising our children with you was the best decision I ever made. While we made some mistakes and learned from each other along the way, it's a joy that I'd do a million times over again, the exact same way.

Sharing life's experiences with you, both the ups and the downs, has made me who I am. It's made our children who they are. It's made me happier than I could have ever imagined.

I think back to that day... the day I thought I lost you forever. I think about what would have happened if you had moved to Arizona. I think about what would have happened if you had married Taylor. I think about what would have happened if I stayed with Matt. If I had never received your letter, this perfect life we have created would never have existed. I can't thank you enough for that.

I can't thank you enough for loving me so much. I can't thank you enough for marrying me. I can't thank you enough for bearing our children. I can't thank you enough for raising our children to love with their whole hearts and entire beings. I can't thank you enough for helping me to create this perfect life. For being my wife and my life partner. Without you I am nothing.

It's always been you Heath. You've been mine since the beginning of time. Before I knew you, I dreamed about you. I dreamed about the perfect person that I'd spend my life with. I dreamed about the perfect person I could create a perfect life with. It's always been you.

As I write this letter to you from my hospital bed, I am not sad knowing that I'm leaving you and our children behind. I am not sad because I know that we've done everything right. And I am not sad because I know that I will see you and the kids again one day. I know that when we took those vows, we meant forever and always. And when I pass, I know that there is no end to forever and always.

Thank you for this life that you've given me. Thank you for our adventures and accomplishments. There's nothing I would change in our life together, Heather.

I can't wait to see you again some day, but until then, remember that I am yours and you are mine... Forever and always.

Yours: Then, Now and always,
Naya