Dear Dave,

Soon, you will be celebrating your birthday with A. Sometimes, I wish it would be with me but conventions and my current situation would forbid it, and rightfully so. I would like to apologize for over-stepping my boundaries with the things I shared with you through our clandestine texts. I was in a neglectful situation and I couldn’t help but like the attention I was receiving from you. Truth be told, I was feeling alive again. But, ah, well…

Anyways, I am sorry. And please know that I wish you happiness and everything your heart desires. I know it’s a long stretch, but I remain your little flicker of light in the dark recesses.

Yours,

N.