416.a Letter from Ermelinda Pega

Here we have a letter from Ermelinda Pega, the name that FXC took on after faking her death and moving to Brazil. After meeting Eric in Brazil she sends this letter to Eric and Jen. It reads:

To my new friends:
I hope I have been helpful to
you. These are, of course, matters that
interest me. Please remember, though,
not every question must be answered.
Matters of the past may be allowed
to remain in the past; matters of the
present and future may be allowed
to go unexplored. The world will not end
in any case.
I will tell you what matters most
(although you must know this
already, as you know my story): it
is love. When you fall in love, friends,
let yourself fall. It is my fondest
wish that this note finds you both
happy, healthy, and falling.

Beijinhos, meus amigos –

Ermelinda Pega

It’s interesting that FXC refuses to comment on Straka’s identity. This could indicate that she herself does not know or that she is under some sort of obligation not to tell. Alternatively, she could also be under the impression that Jen and Eric–and the world for that matter–would be better served not knowing who V.M. Straka really was. However, one thing is certain: She is a strong believer in pure, untouched love. It’s pretty clear how Eric and Jen feel about each other at this point, but this letter could help highlight the nature of their love.