Ch 16
Later that night, Rita can't sleep after feeding Sammy. She grabs some paper and goes downstairs. She turns on the light over the bar and grabs a pen
'Dear Sammy,
My beautiful baby..I just nursed you and you went right to sleep as usual but I'm having a hard time getting back to sleep. I just want you to know how much I love you. I have from the day I found out I was pregnant with you.
If you are reading this, then it means I'm not with you physically any more. Or maybe Daddy is reading it to you. But I want you to know one thing Samantha Rose..I love you heart and soul. I'll see you in your dreams.
Love,
Mama'
She folds it up and puts it in an envelope with Sam's name on it.
Chris comes downstairs. "Rita.."
She turns towards him.
"Hi."
"Hi. You ok?"
She nods. "Yeah. Just wrote Sammy a letter just in case. I'll put it in the safe. But only give it to her if something happens to me."
"You're scaring me."
She gets up and wraps her arms around his neck. "I love you so much. I'm just trying to plan ahead in case something happens."
He nods and wraps his arms around her waist. "I love you too."
She smiles. "Ready to go back to bed?"
"Yeah." He scoops her up in his arms.
She wraps her arms around his neck. He takes her up to bed and tucks her in.
"Chris.."
He gets in bed and lifts his arm up for her. She smiles and wraps her arm over his chest.
"I think we were made for each other."
"Oh really?"
She nods. "Really. When we are standing and you hold me.. you rest your head perfectly on top of mine. Other guys didn't."
"I think you're right."
She yawns and drifts off to sleep.
The next morning, Rita got up early and went to make the coffee. She grabbed some paper.
'My sweet Sammy,
Happy first day of school. I know it's scary, but it will be ok. I promise. I want you to know one thing.. you are so smart. Don't ever let anybody tell you otherwise.
Daddy will drop you off and he will be there to pick you up. I wish I could be with you today Sammy girl. I'll see you in your dreams.
I love you heart and soul!
Love,
Mama'
