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God, you will never know how sorry I am that I can’t be there for you. Your friend sent me an email letting me know you were in a wreck. Please tell me you’re okay and let Alex’s friend help you if you need it. Don’t be so damn stubborn.

I can’t think straight knowing that you’re hurt and alone. Email me when you get home to let me know how you’re doing.

If this is how you feel every time I tell you I’m being sent out, I don’t know how you handle it. I hate not being able to talk to you. When you get home, I’m afraid it may be a few days before I can get back to you. We got word again that we were heading out sometime today or tomorrow. I’m supposed to be resting, but I know I’m not going to be able to sleep until I know you’re home and okay.

I love you, Prue, and I’m sorry I’ve put us through so much pain over the years. I promise once I get home, I’m never going to cause you another ounce of pain for the rest of our lives.

Love,

Holden

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To:[email protected]

From:[email protected]

Subject: Please Be Okay

Date: June 16, 2018 10:38 am

Prue,

I know it’s only been a few hours, but I needed to check my emails to see if you were home yet or had sent me a message. I hope you’re home soon and feeling better. We’re leaving in a couple of hours, and I have to get ready.

I want you to know you mean the world to me. You’re the first thing I think of when I wake up and the last before I fall asleep. It’s been that way since the day I met you. I’m still that love-sick teenager you met all those years ago.

Please message me as soon as you can, and I promise to do the same.

I love you,

Holden

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PRUE

To:[email protected]

From:[email protected]

Subject: I’m Home

Date: June 16, 2018 4:23 pm

Holden,

You can stop worrying about me. I’m finally home. Alex’s friend Josh even went to the grocery store for me since almost everything I bought was ruined after the wreck. He then went to where my car was towed and got Atticus’ dog food. I’m so thankful for Alex contacting you and having Josh help me.

I know it will probably be a few days before you get this, but I know you were anxious to hear from me. I need to go though. I’m not supposed to be on the computer or watch TV or pretty much anything with my concussion. I guess I’ll use this time to try to train Atticus. Skype me when you get back no matter the time. I’ll keep my computer up and running.

Is it crazy that I miss you? Because I do. I know it’s not fair to say this to you, but I wishyou were here.

All My Love,

Prue

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