Your marriage took place on August 23, 1949. You then moved into a charming house, big enough for a large family. It was no secret that Jack wanted children. Jack Valson was a cold-faced factory owner, respected and known throughout the city. One of the best people around, you were lucky to have caught his eye.

At first, your marriage, encouraged by your parents, was a rather strange experience, but over the past few months you'd grown closer... much closer. Jack loved you, deeply, tenderly. He liked your settled routine, and prayed every Sunday that your home would be blessed with a child.

And the miracle happened: you were pregnant. Jack had left for work early in the morning, and you had spent the day preparing the meal, which was to be very special, it being Christmas Eve. Your gift, of course, was the announcement of your pregnancy, and you couldn't help but hum in the kitchen as you waited for Jack's family and guests.