Jake loved his mother as much as the next guy.
Jake had loved the place, Harry know that for certain, and he could see why.
Jake loved her for that, and had been glad to see how well she looked.
She knew that Jake loved her and she loved him in return.
Jake loved and missed him terribly, but there was also a little anger, and some hurt.
In the letter, she explains her situation and asks for advice on how to make Jake love her.
Jake would love to hear the rationale behind that decision.
Jake and Timmy would never love her as they'd loved Madeline.
Maybe Jake could love her as more than just a friend.
What if after all Jake didn't love her, what if.