Dear Sydney,

If you're reading this than I am dead. You must know how sorry I am to have to do this. I love you more than you'll ever know. Though your mother and I had our problems, and deficiencies as parents, we always loved you. I have come to realize that your mother cared for you more than I ever imagined, and you should know that. I'm sorry that I could not provide for you a loving and caring family; which is what you deserved. My greatest regret will always be not being the father to you that I could, and should have been.

You should know how much your mother and I wish that we had put you ahead of our missions. You are more valuable to us than anything in this world. I know that you may believe that I think of you as my greatest regret, but I hope you can understand that this simply isn't true. I love you more than life itself, Sydney, and you are quite the opposite of my greatest regret. I take so much pride in the person you have become, and I am so grateful that you let me be even the smallest part in your life. I never deserved your love.

I am writing this because I know I might not survive my next mission. For the last year and a half, I've been searching for you Sydney. If you are reading this than you are safe, and I can be at peace. I hope that my efforts were not in vain. Arvin Slone is my greatest enemy, and I know that you understand that. I have no fear in dying to see his demise, I will feel no regret in accomplishing this.

The only thing I have ever regretted is causing you pain. I want you to know that. My only mission in this life has been to assure your safety and happiness, and it is one I have happily done. I love for you is indescribable, and I only wish that I could express it on this page.

Find your mother, she has the answers. Do not let pride, and vengeance keep you from life and love; and never sacrifice your happiness. Stay safe my sweet angel. I love you.

Jack Bristow