Sorry I haven’t been able to get to the mailbox lately. It’s been a long week. Night shifts.

Good to hear from you. I thought you left me. You should know that you’re my only connection to the future. How come we never talked about the things we like?

Well let’s see. Reading books to Jack. How about you?

Really, who’s her favorite? Me, it’s this city. I love this city. Every detail and crevice. There’s just so much to see. Come on, take a walk with me. This Saturday. Let me show you.

Bette placed her letter inside the mailbox with a map on it. Detailing the order of sites to visit with each description.

Come Saturday, Tina went to the lake house and got the letter and the map. She smiled despite herself and as crazy as it sounded she took the trip with Bette even though they were two years apart.

Your turn, what are your favorite things.

Bette asked through one of her letters.

Hmm… Where to start. I love the beach and the water. I think that was why I was drawn to the lake house in the first place. I love the smell of spring and believe it or not I love the smell of Jack’s paws.

You didn’t forget to mention your husband did you?

Oh, of course I love my husband. Who is also a doctor, a plastic surgeon, for small town animals.

Good. I’m married to. I’ve got a dozen of kids and none of them look like me. I think I should be worried. ;-)

I would be too. Lol.

I’m single and I guess this is a good time as any to tell you that I have no interest in men.

I think we have something in common there.

That’s nice to know. Wait, men or the single thing?

Both. :-) I just saw number 27 from your list. It’s beautiful.

She’s a beauty. My father used to tell me she’s the grandma for all the houses in the city. My father used to take me to walks through the city. That’s when I started falling in love with it. I wish I can be there with you and see it through your eyes.

I wish you were here with me too.

In time. :-)

When is your birthday? What is your favorite color? What is your favorite food?

My birthday is December 8, 1981. I love the color yellow. I like Japanese. I think Ebi Tempura is the best.

Your turn. :-) Also, what’s your favorite flower?

January 29, 1983. White. Italian. Pasta, pasta, pasta! Flower… Hmmm… Not really sure. Roses, I guess.