Rhett and Link One Shots

Dear Rhett

Dear Rhett,

  There's something I want you to know, but it's something that is very hard for me to express. I couldn't just flat out tell you what I'm about to say; it would take too long and require too much thinking first. What I'm going to write in this letter is what you and the beautiful gift of friendship you have given me so graciously, means to me. I didn't really know where to start, what to say, but I let my heart speak and started from the greatest starting place there is, the beginning.

The first day of first grade, we met. We both got in trouble for writing those nasty words on our desks and stayed in from recess, coloring in pictures of mythical beasts. Of course, you know this, but we're starting from the very beginning, so don't mind the retelling, please. Now, I'm not going to say the cliche thing of 'From that moment, I knew we were going to be best friends!' because that's not quite the case. Though, I did feel something, I had a friend. Someone to play with me, be there for me, someone who was fun, you. And soon, we did become best friends. When you're that young, you become best friends quickly, but it doesn't always last.

But, that, as you know, was not the case with us. Not at all. We remained best friends and have been for the past thirty-two years. That, my brother, is amazing. And obviously, we will always remain best friends. After so long, it doesn't just end. We will never lose each other. Never, and that makes me a very happy man. So very happy. Sure, we've gotten upset with each other, angry, but as you once said, "Conflict is guaranteed, communication is key." Yes, we may have gotten into some nasty arguments before, but nothing that has ever had any sort of lasting effect. Our friendship will never die, or even weaken. 

Being able to do what we do, that is such a blessing. We get to work together, working with your best friend, what's better than that? Working with your best friend in a company you both created, doing what you love, and receiving so much support for your hard work. That, my friend, is better than just working with your best friend. When we made that blood oath, we said we were going to create something big and awesome together. We said that as two boys in middle school. Who would have thought we actually would? But, we did, and yes, it is very awesome.

I'm not quite sure what the point of this letter is. I guess I just wanted to write a few things down. Let you really know what I think about certain things. I'm not quite sure, honestly. Something in me prompted me to write this. If it's kind of all over the place, I'd like to apologize. 

I guess my whole point here is that I want to thank you. Thank you, Rhett. Thank you so very much. You truly mean a lot to me, more than you realize. And I love you. You're like a brother to me. An older brother. I really care about you, and I know you care about me too. That means the world to me. That you always seem to be looking out for me, even if you're sort of making fun of me at the same time. Deep down, in the root of the joke, it shows you care for my safety. And I care just as much about yours. Thank you for everything you have done for me. You have done so much, and half of the time, you have no idea you're doing it.

So, again, thank you. I can always rely on you. You're always there for me when I really need you. I promise to do the same for you to the very best of my ability. We have never had to work on trust. Neither of us has ever done anything to damage that trust. When things are looking bad, I know I can always look to you for guidance, support, and comfort. I want to do the same for you in return. We have made so many amazing memories together, done so much. I am so incredibly grateful you have such a huge part in my life. Thank you for always being an amazing brother to me. I love you so very, very much.

Always,

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