A client recently annuitized his fixed annuity and selected a life annuity with a $15-$year period certain payout option. The income payments from the annuity are currently $$2,000$ per month. If the client dies after receiving income payments for $10$ years, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A$)$

Income payments will continue to the beneficiary for five years; the amount of the payments will vary depending on the investment returns of the underlying subaccounts.

B$)$

Income payments of $$2,000$ per month will continue to the beneficiary for five years.

C$)$

Income payments of $$2,000$ per month will continue to the beneficiary for $15$ years.

D$)$

Income payments will stop.