April 7th

Year 3

Disclaimer: Still only own Norah.

A/N- Probably the only Unbeta'ed chapter you'll see from me.

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4/7/1995

To my Beloved Norah,

On your half birthday, Daddy and I laid flowers on your grave. They looked so pretty against your new gravestone.

The Roses Daddy places every year should look extra pretty this time.

There's someone new in my life/ Her name is Joanne, and she is absolutely the love of my life.

Daddy and I couldn't survive losing you. We tried our hardest to make it work.

In the end, we just miss you, Bright One.

I wonder when Joanne will ask about your birthday. She's a smart lady, so ,we'll see. Just know I'm not hiding the fact you existed, but I don't want her to pity me just because you weren't meant for this earth.

Daddy's doing fine. He misses me. I miss him.

I'll always love him, but some couples just don't survive losing a child.

We weren't strong enough.

Give Auntie April a big hug for me. The two of you saved Uncle Roger, which Daddy and I are so grateful for. We also have the feeling that you and Auntie April are the reason he found Mimi.

For the first time since the day you died, I was able to go into a Baby Store. Uncle Benny's son Benji aka Benjamin Coffin the Forth was born. It was hard but I survived.

Love,

Mommy