A Letter
A LETTER
12 · 10 · 2008
Hero,
I miss the sound of your voice. I know we did the best we could with the phone calls, but maybe we were only fooling ourselves by thinking that we could do this long term. I’m also waiting on that invite to come see you. I know I can get there on my own, but I’d rather you be prepared than surprise you. I just…wish you were here. Or I was there. Somewhere together.
Working with Dad has been really good. I’ve learned a lot and I can’t wait to get my hands dirty. Speaking of which, I did tell them about my firefighting gig once I got my certification. To nobody’s surprise Nonna gave me a lecture and the silent treatment for 24 hours. She was so upset, I thought she might never forgive me. Dad wasn’t pleased either, but I think explaining myself helped. Maybe. I dunno. Poppy just issued every warning in the book.
Also, you wouldn’t believe who I ran into the other day. I was at a coffee shop before a client meeting and Vivian walked in. She had this huge rock on her finger and is also pregnant with twins. Apparently she married someone in Texas, but I didn’t ask if she was happy. You know what she did, though? She apologized.
She was all teary and spent what felt like forever apologizing for all the things she did to you. I was shocked, but still angry, so I didn’t say anything. I congratulated her and walked out of there. I know, I should have been nicer, but what exactly was I going to say or do? I hate what she put you through and how she made you feel. I couldn’t just forgive her for any of that.
But seeing her again made me miss you even more. I hope you’re happy, Daze. That’s all I want for you.
All my love,
Rafferty