May, 2029
Dear Hailey:
Thank you for taking me to the wedding with you last month.
I don’t think I told you how much it meant to me, but it meant a whole lot.
I loved getting to know your family and getting to see you around them.
Last month was a dream, and being with you and yours was definitely something I’ve never seen before.
Maybe part of it has to do with me not spending time with my friends’ families growing up, because mine looked different, you know?
But your family? The way they took me in like one of them, the way you all love each other? It’s beautiful.
You are lucky to be loved by so many people, and I hope you don’t take that for granted. But above all, they are lucky to be loved by you.
You have one of the most beautiful hearts I’ve ever known, and I hope you know how rare that is.
I know I brought up how concerned I am about you lately, but I’m serious.
Would you do me a favor? Could you really consider your job?
You need to do something for you, Hales.
You need to take a step in the best direction for your health and happiness.
I know you love it, but ask yourself what you love about it.
In the meantime . . . .how do you make holy water?
Think
About
It.
Think about it.
Okay.
You boil the hell out of it.
With love,
Asher