Mom and Dad
Hi. I’m sorry I have to tell you like this, but it seemed like the only way. Plus, I thought it might be a little easier to get all my thoughts out on paper.
I’m g I’m not straight. It’s still hard for me to say, but I know it’s true.
I found out that Nora Martin and I have been dating in secret for the last two years.
That’s why I was in the woods on the Martin farm that day.
And I know why things fell apart between us, Mom.
She told me everything that you didn’t. She told me how you reacted when I tried coming out to you before.
I wasn’t the one who shut you out—you shut me out, the real me.
And the other part of the truth is, I was never going to stay in Wyatt.
I was never going to attend Bower. I got into UCLA.
Nora and I had plans to disappear to California at the end of summer, but then the accident happened and I couldn’t remember any of it.
I still don’t, but we somehow found our way back to each other and… it feels an awful lot like fate.
It’s how I know I love her. I really really love her.
I also really really love you. I wanted to make things different this time, but I’ve realized, no matter how hard I try, we can’t stay here in Wyatt and be together, and I can’t pretend to be someone I’m not, even if you would prefer that.
I know that might be hard for you guys to accept, but it’s how I feel and who I am.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since my accident, it’s that good things happen when I follow my heart, even when it’s hard, even when it feels impossible.
I know you’re going to be mad or disappointed in me or whatever.
I know you probably hate me now. Nora’s mom kicked her out, and if you feel similarly, I’ll try to understand.
I don’t I won’t come back, even though I’ll always miss you.
By the time you read this, I’ll already be on my way to the airport.
Please don’t try to stop me, but if you want to talk, I’d be happy to talk over the phone once I get to California.
I’ll be okay. I hope you will be too.
I love you,
Stevie