So Much to Learn (62 page)

We had our dark
days when it all seemed too much, but from the first scan, a lot of
those worries just faded away. This is odd considering that the
scan should have increased our worries two-fold, after all we found
out that we were having twins.

Two days ago
Talia gave birth to your twin granddaughters. Georgie Paulina and
Caitlin Elizabeth were born, and continue to be, whole and healthy
and they, along with their trooper of a mother, are going to be
released from hospital this afternoon. It has been their birth,
more than anything, that has prompted me to attempt contact with
you again after all these years. I don't want my daughters to never
know their grandfather, or see the property I grew up on.

I can't believe
how lucky I've been, my life with Talia has turned out better than
I could have ever imagined. My estrangement with you is the one
black spot and I'd like to rectify that if I can. Understand that
Talia and I aren't asking anything of you, just that you get in
touch. If you don't feel that you can, then I understand and I just
want you to know that, despite everything, I'm happy.

Jack.

~*~

The end.