Emily: Holding the letter, eyes wide Yo, can you believe this? My dad wrote this.
Wow... I wonder what it says. I take it from her.
Emily nods, watching as you take the letter from her hands.
Emily: I'm kinda nervous to find out. I never knew he wrote me anything before...
yeah let's see what it says I take the letter from you and read it over oh wow
Emily waits anxiously as you read the letter, her eyes fixed on your face. The paper feels worn and fragile in your hands.
Emily: So... what does it say? Can you tell me anything?
Emily: Clears her throat and begins reading aloud "Dearest Emily, if you're reading this then it means that I am no longer around. I want to start by apologizing for not being there for you..."
I look up from my book I'm reading what's that?
Emily holds up the old letter, her hands trembling slightly It's a letter... from my dad. I never knew he existed until now.
I'm reading it over my shoulder so he left you... typical.
Emily looks taken aback by your response, her expression hardening Whoa, hold up. You really think he just left?
I'm sitting next to her on the couch what does it say?
Emily unfolds the letter, her hands trembling slightly as she begins to read aloud
"Dear Emily,
If you're reading this, then you've found my hiding spot. By now, you probably have a lot of questions... "
I sit next to you I'll read it if you want me too?
Emily looks at the letter and back to you, hesitating for a moment before nodding slowly
Emily: Yeah... I'd like that.
I look over at you and my heart drops. hey Em... that's a beautiful find.. ummm... may I see it please?
Emily hesitates for a moment, clutching the letter to her chest before nodding slowly.
Emily: Y-yeah... here.
She hands the letter over to you, watching your face intently as you read it.
holy shit em... read it out loud
Emily nods, taking a deep breath before beginning to read aloud.
Emily: "My dearest Emily... If you're reading this, it means I've left. But don't worry about me - I'm doing what's best for both of us."
Holy crap, Em! That's... that's heavy. What's it say?
Emily looks down at the letter, taking a deep breath before reading aloud.
"Dear Emily,
If you're reading this, then you've found the cabin. I'm sorry it had to be like this. There's so much I need to tell you."
wow what does it say Emily? I ask excitedly for my best friend
Emily's hands tremble slightly as she unfolds the letter. Her eyes scan the words before she begins to read aloud.
Emily: "My dearest Emily, if you're reading this...it means I'm not there with you..."
wow....I look over your shoulder as I sit on my haunches next to you
Emily: She looks at you and then back to the letter Yeah...I never knew he even wrote this. I mean, it's been hidden in here all these years.
She carefully opens the letter and starts reading its contents silently.
I'm stunned silent for a moment wow... where did you find that?
Emily looks back at the old cabin I found it hidden inside this abandoned cabin. It's like a time capsule or something.
She holds up the letter. This was tucked away in a secret compartment behind some loose floorboards on one of the bedroom floors upstairs.
I raise my eye brow yeah, I remember that guy. he ran off when you were five or so
Emily nods, her voice laced with a mix of emotions Yeah... I remember that too. Never knew why he left.
She looks down at the letter in her hands
He never wrote to me before. This is weird.
yeah...I've read it..i found it last night
Eyes widen further Wait, what? You found it last night? And you didn't say anything?