6. Collins
Chapter 6
Collins
(AGE 9)
Dear Asher,
You’ve been gone for one week and I already miss you so much!
It’s been so hot this summer, but Mrs. Bradley invited me over to swim with her kids anytime, so I have a way to stay cool on super hot days.
Momma and daddy have actually been getting along and momma took me shopping for a new summer dress yesterday. You’ll never believe that it’s got a picture of Ziggy Stardust on it!
Anyway, here’s a picture of me in my new dress. Momma took the picture for me.
Are you coming home for Christmas? I can’t wait to see you again and I’ll talk to you soon.
I love you big brother.
Love,
Buggie.
Dear Creed,
You’ve been gone for almost a month now and I miss hearing you play guitar in Asher’s room. But guess what? I heard your new song on the radio! I stole Asher’s old radio from his room to listen, but momma said I shouldn’t listen to it because you say curse words.
So what?
I listened to the radio all day to hear them play it again.
I hope California is making all of your dreams come true.
Oh! And thank you for the polaroid camera. Asher showed me how to use it so I can send pictures to you guys. Here’s a picture of me and Ash at the airport before he and Dani flew away.
Will you be coming home with Asher for Christmas?
Write back soon!
Collins.
Dear Collins,
How did I get so lucky to have the coolest kid as my biggest fan?
I’ve been so busy with recording that I’m not sure I’ll make it home for Christmas, but be sure to take lots of pictures and send them, that way I’ll feel like I get to celebrate with you and Asher.
I hope to come home soon so I can see my favorite little Stardust…maybe Asher too.
(Don’t tell him you’re my favorite.)
Stay strong and stay you.
Xx
Creed.