58. Letter
Letter
Splash,
These letters haven’t been returned to sender, so I assume you’re still getting them. I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere. Just know that I miss talking to you. I wish I could hear your voice and give you massive cuddles. I miss you.
The trainers are mad at me because I’m refusing to take off this camouflage wristband I wore for Military Appreciation Night. They say it violates the team dress code. I told them they can fine me whatever they want; it’s staying on, at least until I hear from you.
I was sitting on the couch just now, re-reading your last letter because I really miss you.
I set the letter down on the coffee table for two seconds, and it was gone!
I found a certain little four-legged tiger under the dining room table, batting your letter back and forth like it was some kind of prized trophy.
He had the corner of the envelope in his teeth, and when I tried to take it away, he literally growled at me.
Not a cute kitten growl, but a serious ‘back the fuck off” warning.
He curled up right on top of it, purring like a chainsaw, and gave me this look like I was the intruder!
I swear, he’s never acted like that with any of my stuff.
I think he knows exactly who wrote that letter, and he’s decided he likes you a hell of a lot better than his own foster dad.
I’m currently sitting on the floor negotiating for my own mail, and I think I’m finally losing it!
Not cookies this time, but my actual jersey from that night. I played the entire game for you and Brody. With each letter I send, I promise to keep trying to make you see how worthy of happiness you truly are. Yours always.
Jackson