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Chapter 3

January 20, 1989

Dear Mom and Dad,

I canceled a date with Henry because I got sick, but he came over anyway. He made me some soup and we watched a movie. It reminded me of how you guys took care of me, and I realized that I haven't felt that cared for since you died. I told him about you. I cried like a baby, but he held me and comforted me, and I actually felt a lot better after. It's always easier to bear pain with someone else. And when I talk about you with him, it hurts less. It's not that I don't miss you guys because of course I would trade the world to have you back, but I find myself remembering the happy moments instead of the pain. Henry makes it easy to talk about you because he's just so warm and caring and open I can't help but to pour my heart out to him. I think I might be falling in love with him.

-Elizabeth

Dear Tommy,

Today, Elizabeth told me about her parents. I had no idea. I mean, she never really talked about them, so I just assumed that they weren't close. On the other hand, I always sensed that she carried around a lot of sadness. I'm glad that she opened up to me and let me in. Her trust is something that I will treasure. I can only hope that she will trust me with her heart as well, as I think I'm already head over heels in love…

I'm not sure if I should tell her about you, though. I don't want it to seem like I'm trying to equate our situations, and I still feel so guilty… She's asked me why I study religion before, and I've always just told her that it's fascinating. I guess if I want her to keep trusting me, I have to be honest. Right?

I wish you could meet her. She's truly an amazing woman.

-Henry

February 8, 1989

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today Henry told me why he studies religion. He had a friend names Tommy when he was growing up. Tommy went under the ice when they were skating, and he drowned. Henry went to mass on Sunday, and they asked him to ring the bells but he couldn't. The pastor said, "God goes silent on us all." From that moment, Henry became fascinated by religion. I'm glad that he opened up to me. I feel like we're in a spot in our relationship when we've just started to fully trust each other. It feels good to have someone to talk to and rely on.

All my love,

Elizabeth

Dear Tommy,

I told Elizabeth about you. I was so scared of what she might think, but she took it rather well. I'm glad I told her because now I feel like I can tell her anything at all. She's quickly becoming my best friend as well as the best girlfriend I've ever had.

Is it too soon to say "I love you?"

-Henry

February 22, 1989

Dear Mom and Dad,

It's been blizzarding for the past few days, but today it magically cleared up. The day was crisp and clear, the snow made everything look fresh and new. Henry and I ate dinner together, and after we just sat by the fire under a blanket together. We were just cuddling. We're at a point where we don't need to talk; we can just sit an enjoy each other's company. Henry looked at me with his beautiful hazel eyes and said, "I love you." My heart nearly burst. I'm so lucky that he's a part of my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Love,

Elizabeth

Dear Tommy,

I didn't even really mean to say it. Not that I didn't mean what I said- of course I'm not love with her- rather, I didn't mean to say it so… casually. We were just curled up by the fireplace, and there was something about they way that she just fits in my arms so perfectly that I couldn't help but to tell her how I feel. It just felt so natural, and I said it before I even really had time to process. Looking back, it was perfect timing. I've been stressing out about how to tell her, and if I had tried to plan too much I might have messed it up.

Sincerely,

Henry

September 16, 1989

Dear Mom and Dad,

Henry and I are moving in together this year. I'm a little nervous, but I think we're ready. It's nice to know that I can always go home to him. Honestly, he's been home since last year. I don't want to get my hopes too far up, but I've began to wonder where our future is going to be…

-Elizabeth

P.s.- I've started practicing my signature as Elizabeth McCord, just in case

Dear Tommy,

Elizabeth and I are moving in together. I hope that this is a short part of a long life of living together. I'm fairly certain that she's the one, and I keep daydreaming about forever.

-Henry

So I don't know if anybody is reading this, but if you are a) sorry for the late update and b) plaease review.

Thanks! There's only like 1-2 more chapters after this one.