Dear James,
    Hello, I guess. This is hard to write since I know you are probably really pissed off at me. That's okay though you have every right to be. I would be pissed if the tables were turned and you were the one that jumped. It's funny since I'm writing this like I'm already gone. I was going to say dead but that seems a little harsh, even though that's the correct term. I'm going to cut to the chase and tell you the truth. I should have told you from the second I found out but I couldn't ruin your blissful ignorance. Part of me was jealous that you didn't know. Which is kind of stupid,but true? Back to the point, Dad's cheating on mom. There I said it. I caught him in the act. It was before one of your games, and I just went to drop off some food for him, and he was there with the secretary. I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but at the same time, I'm not. I did it to protect you, but I don't expect you to understand. It barely makes sense as I write this, but in some odd way, I did do it to protect you. I'll let you process that.

Love,
Madeleine