"Falling in love. And say, it's crazy. Falling. You see? We don't say 'rising into love.' There is in it the idea of the fall." -Alan Watts
This isn't just some story where the boy and girl fall for each other, and everything is okay. It's a story w...
"Soon, when all is well, you're going to look back on this period of your life and be glad that you never gave up."
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Six years later
Dear Carl,
It's been a long ride without you. So many things are different now, and I wish you were here. There's a lot I need to tell you, so get comfortable...
I'll start by saying that I miss you. Sure it's been almost eight years without you, but it still hurts. You were my first love and will probably be my last. I still wear the necklace and ring every day, a constant reminder of what you and I had and how special and rare it was.
Judy is so big now! She's still a Lil ass-kicker like Daryl called her all those years ago. She wears your hat every day, Carl. She is so strong.
There is something I have to tell you, but I'm sure you already know. He's probably up there with you right now, and you guys are watching down on us. Rick sacrificed himself for us. We are grateful, but it was so difficult. He was the glue holding our communities together.
I tried to visit all the communities as often as possible, but without your dad, they don't want much to do with each other. We tried to keep the relationship with the saviours, but they split off, some of them stayed with us, and the others practically disappeared. I haven't seen them in a very long time, though.
One amazing thing that happened was Michonne, and your dad had a baby. Rick wasn't here to see it, but RJ is around five years old and is such a mammas boy. Judith is such a proud big sister.
Michonne is a fearless leader. She now holds together Alexandria and does it well. We have a council, just like back at the prison, and you'll be happy to hear that Siddiq is on it.
Enid is doing well. She has taken on the role of being a doctor (and a good one at that). We've gotten really close, and I consider her my best friend.
The little boy named Henry is almost a spitting image of you in terms of personality. He fights for what's right. It's nice to see a mini-you.
Daryl kind of took off after your dad. He is on his own like he was from the beginning. I go out and visit sometimes, but he's different now.
As for me, I must be 20 something by now. That's so weird to say out loud. I don't look much different. Same hair, I still wear your shirts sometimes, and I still love you. That'll never change.
Carl, we all miss you, and we will forever be thankful for what you helped us accomplish. I love and miss you.
