Febs,

Your poor mother. I'm sure fate with give you your comeuppance in a few decades. I can see it now: us lying in bed while you complain about our eldest who claims to have fallen in love with a man she knows nothing of. Any children we have will make hypocrites of us both.

The temptation to send the pendant back tonight is high. I was not aware that the sentiment was so deep — I don't feel qualified to have it in my possession.

Something no one else knows... I suppose something I've never through to share is that I have no connection with any extended family. No grandparents, no uncles or aunts, no cousins — I'm not even sure if there are any. I'm glad you have enough family for the both of us.

Love,