Claus,
It's been a year since the Dark Dragon was awakened. You and I did it, Claus! We saved Tazmily. Everything's back to normal now.
Well, almost everything.
These days, Dad usually just tends to the sheep. He's still as quiet as ever, but at least he spends a bit more time with me. Now when I go to visit grandpa, he and Boney come along, too.
I'm usually helping Caroline out in her bakery, or Abbott and Angie. Fuel says I should man up and help him and his Dad instead, but I'm not strong enough to do the work. But I'm getting there!
Dad and I visit you and Mom all the time. He always brings flowers. I bring food, for us and for you guys. If any of it actually gets to where you are, I hope you like it.
Remember when we were young and I had trouble sleeping? We'd cuddle, and you'd wait until I fell asleep. I'd always sleep so well when we did that.
Sometimes I stay up at night and think about you and Mom. I think about how you must be doing. Are you happy up there? I hope you are.
I still have dreams about our adventures. A lot of those dreams, I'd rather not have.
But I have good dreams, too. Sometimes I wake up and you're there, sitting by the bedside, waiting for me. Mom's there as well, in the kitchen making us our favorite omelets.
But then I wake up for real, and I see your side of the bed is empty.
It's been empty for a year now.
I can still remember that last hug you gave me. It was warm. And comforting. And when you hugged me, everything felt.. All right.
I wish it could've lasted longer.
And your smile. Who could forget your smile? One look at it, and I could never stay sad, or angry, or feel bad. You gave me one of those on that day—one last smile. Do you remember, Claus?
I wish I could see it again.
I miss you.