Lucas: He was quiet fir a bit. She had it bad. He liked to advise people, but parents were not his expertise. Still, loss was. "I think what you hot to do first is accept it for yourself. I'm not saying give up on him, I'm saying you need to reflect and get used to the fact that it could happen. Then I'd suggest you keep sending things like flowers, letters, jokes, good grades or chocolate to your dad, you want to have some positive contact with him in case the worse does happen. Then I'd tackle your mom, remind her in a letter that she's got to be strong for your sister, no mattr what happens. I would also stay in contact with your sister similar to your dad. She might be seven, buy don't be patronizing. Try to be optimistic and gentle with her, she must be having a hard time too, and she can't escape into classes and schoolwork like you can. If she asks questions don't shy away from them, she might not understand now but she will later, and one day she migjt reaf over those letters again. Other than that, I don't know what else to tell you."