For Michael

A ghrá mo chroí,

I know these last few weeks have been hard and the next few are not likely to be easier. I hate that I'm not able to see you as often as I would like. Not able to hold you every night. Not able to be there with the both of you. But there are things that need taking care of if she is to be safe. And there are other responsibilities that tear me from you both at the worst times.

I'm glad she assented and that you'll be there for her this summer. I'll be here an you should need me, even if I must be quieter than usual. All you need do is call and I will come for you. I will always come for you, and you must never forget that. The two of you are my world and I will do anything to keep you both safe.

Trust in Sam and what he's offering you. He's family now, my love. Mine and that makes him yours, and he offers it to you freely and separately from me as well.

Avoid brunettes with violet eyes. Humor me in this. It's the face she wears most often, and she's fond of it, and I'd not risk her hurting you. You say you don't matter to her, but you matter to me. You matter to Keelia, and that means you're in her targeting zone. She'd like nothing better than to cause both of us pain, and little could do that as well as losing you, lovely. So be wary for yourself, even as you protect our Lady.

I'm here. I'm watching. Sam's watching. Mother's watching. All will be well in the end and we will get through these upcoming trials and be stronger for it.

Be well, my love, and if I am not always present in flesh, remember that I am always with you, and am aching to be with you every moment we're apart.

Tá mo chroí istigh ionat.*

Midir

*My heart is within you.