Jack's Goodbye Letter To Jennifer (written when he left Salem in 1993)  Dear Jennifer, I feel I should say those words again because that's what you are to me, dear. You and Abby are the best things that ever happened to me. You're perfect-both of you- wonderful, sweet and kind and have sustance. You have character Jennifer and that's something I could never say about myself. Because, you see, I've let you down again, only this time the betrayal goes deeper, this time I've  done  something that  even you can never forgive. I wish there was a way to apologize for this. I wish there was a gentle way to put it, but there isn't...there's just the truth...and the truth is: Abby became ill because of me. I am responsible for the tract 5. I'll spare you the gory details, but it goes back to the battle days with Harper..he owned a company, ...he let me run it. I didn't know what I was signing, but more importantly I didn't care what I was signing...but I am the one who authorized the dumping. Victor was trying to clean the place up, get rid of the toxic waste...I went after him and messed it all up. I tried to bring him down when he was doing something good. Typical right? Jack Devereaux strikes again, but no more...no more.  I want you to be happy Jennifer, with someone who can give you the life you deserve: love, security, happiness...and I am not that somebody. That's why I am leaving you Jeniifer. By the time you read this letter, I will be gone. Jennifer I know you are in shock right now,but when it wears off you'll be upset and angry and that's okay, you have the right to be. But I know you, I know how forgiving you are, so if you get some crazy idea into your head about giving me another chance, or coming after me...do me a favour: "dont". After all the let downs and heart breaks I've given you...I want to do this one last thing right. I want to set you free Jennifer-you and Abby. I love you both so much, but I know I could never give you what you need and deserve. So please Jennifer, do this one last favour for me. Let it end, let time heal the wounds, let life take you where it will and when the time comes...let go of the pain, let yourself live again, be happy again, and you will...you know...once you let go of me. Love Jack

 

Marlena's Letter To Roman (John) Before Her Death In 1987 My Beloved Roman: I don't have much time. Orpheus will be here soon. He said he intends to seperate us forever. There's a finality in his tone that I haven't heard before. You know what's in my heart. But on the chance that this letter reaches you, there are some things I'll just feel better knowing I've said. Roman, you are right now in almost the exact position Orpheus was in, seven years ago. Please don't do what he did. Don't become consumed with revenge. Please don't give Orpheus that victory. Please don't mourn my death too long. Fill your life and the children's lives with love, and with laughter. It would not honor me to see you stuck in the past. It would delight me to no end to see you get over this hurdle and get on with your life. And always...always to hear you laugh.

John's Letter To Marlena (before his execution) Of course, I feel that my time has come too soon. But God works in mysterious ways. I leave with few regrets. One is that my children will never know their father. Another is leaving you Doc. I know that our life together has been complicated. You've been in love with other men, I've been in love with other women. But the love we share was something special Doc. There never was and never could be anyone to fill the special place that you hold in my heart. I love you. I know now that I always have and always will.

Billie's Letter To Bo Bo, You were not only my lover, you were my best friend in the whole world. And still to this day, my heart belongs to you. For so long, I've tried to deny my love, to hide it, but it's too strong. No matter how hard I try, I couldn't stop loving you, needing you. I know that you love Hope, she's the first in your heart, and always will be. That's why I am writing this to you now, because it seems wrong somehow to love someone so much and not let them know. Love is powerful, so I'm hoping even though you don't return my love, someday my love for you will touch your life for the better; if only from afar. Like a ray of sunlight shining down to make a flower grow. Life will never be the way i hoped and dreamed it would be, but I pray it will be that way for you and Hope. Filled with laughter, and joy and so much love for one another. And sometimes, a kind thought for someone who knows and loves you both som much. All my love Billie