Hardwood

18

Jacky received her final note from Rick the next day.

Jacky.
Trailer-Jack.
Love of my life.
A hammer by any other name would work as well.
I regret to inform you, my love, but this will be the last time you hear from me.
I won't go in to detail, because I don't feel like writing it all out so here's the gist- I've been fired and sent to rehab.
Apparently loving you is an addiction, and I need rehabilitation.
This was the deal my manager gave to me. Instead of getting the authorities involved, he gave me the option to go to rehab quietly. This was a more noble choice, I assume, rather than going out with a fight.
We fought hard, bb. I'm sorry I can't be there for you for a while. Maybe we'll see each other again, after this lifetime, when our souls will live together in heaven, as they're meant to be.
I love you, my love, and my love is eternal.
Ttyl babe xoxox

The paper soon became became wrinkled and soggy with the tears of Jacky and Natalie, who was reading over her shoulder.

This was the end.