Sophia -
I'm not really good with this kind of thing, but there's some stuff I just thought you should know.
I'm sorry I wasn't with your momma. I know T-Dog did everything he could, but it wasn't enough. I don't know for sure if I could have saved her, but I sure would have died trying.
I'm sorry I wasn't able to bring you back to your momma. She was completely broken at first, but day by day she was getting stronger. You would've been proud.
I'm sorry I wasn't closer to you when the herd came. I keep thinking of how I would've kept you safe and with the group.
I'm sorry I didn't even try to keep Ed away from you. I know how it feels to grow up with someone beating you up all the time. Physical, verbal and emotional, it all hurts the same. Some wounds just heal better.
I'm sorry I didn't make sure your momma could take care of you two. I should have taught her how to use a knife a long time ago
I'm sorry I didn't take the time to get to know you before it was too late. Now you're gone. I regret that every day.
You deserved more out of a father than Ed gave you and I hope you know that. Nothing was ever your fault. Some people just draw the short straw. You and I both did.
Most of all, I'm sorry you weren't really mine, but I'm going to pretend you were. Your momma told me a new story about you everyday. I feel as if I knew you as well as she did.
Take care of your mother sweetheart. I know she's there with you now. I love you both and I'll see you soon.