December 24th, 1988

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Richie.

They're taking you away today.

I can't think of any other words to write, I am so numb from all the crying I've done. Please don't forget me. Please.

I love you.

Please promise to write to me, I can't stand being apart.

Love,
Eddie.

ps. I'm in the court room now. You look so scared. I wish I could say more, but my mind won't really allow me to think about it for too long, though. I don't think it's properly sunk in that you're going away. If I think about it, I'll break. I have to be strong for you today. I won't cry when we say goodbye, I promise. You've always been my brave boy, so now it's my turn to be brave for you. But... I'm giving you this journal today. These words were once mine, and they now belong to you. Every single sentence, every letter, every entry, every dotted I and crossed T is yours.

I'm in love with you. I always will be.

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