Addendum

I’m sorry if that got too sappy for you at the end, Elliot, but I need you to understand this part of my life. I need you to know how important they are to me, much like you are as well. Plus, I can’t help but dwell on the sparse gems of happiness scattered across my life. Who wouldn’t clutch things like that to themselves?

I know this part of my story was a lot. I know that some of it has probably been difficult for you. If you’ve stuck with me to this point, thank you. It’s more than I deserve. And if you’ve found a way to look past my origins to focus on the man it made me… that’s more than I could ever hope for.

At this point, I meant to move onto our story, Elliot, but something…

I don’t know how to describe it. It’s like my attention’s been drawn to a previously buried set of memories or… something. I have yet to decide if I’ll share those with you. Perhaps I should, but at the least, I need to take a break first. I have to check on you, make sure you’re still asleep. Mother Time, your nightmares have gotten so much worse lately…

But once I’ve done that, I’ll return, and when you’re ready, we can continue into the next chapter of my life, whatever it will be.