Lisa-

If you're reading this, I'm probably not there to see you. And I'm sorry, kid. I should have been more honest with you, but let's face it: you wouldn't have let me go if you knew.

I just want to tell you I'm sorry. I won't be there to get on that boat. I won't be able to take care of you anymore…and I won't be able to make you my sister, at least in the eyes of my family.

But I want you to do something for me. I want you to take Pace- my name. You probably won't understand, but it'll keep you safe. A name is a powerful thing, and you need to hold on to yours as long as you can. I'll give you mine to protect you. Please do it, Lisa. I know your going to be around the Others, and if they capture you, they won't know who you are.

I wanted to say I'm upset to know I won't be able to see you, Claire and Aaron. I know what's going to happen to me, but if I can somehow stop it, I'll take that chance. Just know I'm not afraid.

Maybe it's fate, kiddo. And maybe for once in my life I'm not running away from it.

My only regret is that I won't get to see you and Aaron grow up. I know how dumb that sounds- but it's true. I mean it, Luv.

But I hope I've done what I needed to do. And I hope you remember me…because you're now officially my sister, Miss Lisa Pace.

All I can say now is never give up. Just do what you think is right, and never let anyone tell you any different. You aren't a loser, and you never will be. You're smart and funny and beautiful, and you have a good heart. A better heart than mine. Not to mention, you've got the greatest musical knowledge I've ever seen.

I'll miss you, Lisa. Cheers.

All my love,

Charlie.