Negan,

That was a mistake. It won't happen again.

-Rick

Dear Rick,

Oh, Jesus don't be like that, Rick. It wasn't a mistake and you know it. I'm gonna be clear with you. I want you. It's not some dumb joke or anything like that. I want you to be with me Rick. When you were lost in that blizzard, I thought I lost you and it scared me. I haven't been that scared since L(illegible scribbling) in a long time. I'm changing myself because of you. I know this shit is pretty confusing, but dammit if you don't want me back, Rick. You crawled into MY lap. You kissed ME. I was never gonna kiss you unless you said yes. Unless I knew you wanted me back. I would never have pushed it. I could never have pushed it if you didn't want me. I want you. Do you want me too, Rick?

Love, Negan

Negan,

You can't seriously expect me to just fall over myself for you. Not after everything that's happened. Glenn is dead. Abraham is dead. Spencer, Olivia and so many other people are dead. Maybe you want to change. Maybe you want to do the right thing, but what is the right thing to you? Taking fewer tributes and not bashing in people's heads every time you visit doesn't mean anything. You have countless people under your heel. You took care of my kids and I appreciate that you care for them. And maybe my feelings for you are mixed, but that doesn't change the past. I can't be with you, Negan. You have your wives. You have your power and you have Daryl. He's my best friend and you have him locked up.

It would never work. It would never be equal, 'cause when you lose your temper, people die. When you're upset, people get hurt. I can't risk my people over my own wants. I can't be that person, Negan and neither should you. We can't do this. Kissing you…I enjoyed it more than I should have, but I can't go down that path. It's fucking stupid and dangerous and it would kill us both in the end.

-Rick

Dear Rick,

That's the most you've ever written to me. If I (illegible scribbling) I can't take back(illegible scribbling) I did to your friends. (illegible scribbling) Who said anything about feelings, Rick? We can do this, no strings attached. It's sex Rick. Release some of that tension. You think my girl Arat isn't going at it with that Tara girl you have? It's about getting off Rick. We can be as casual as you like. I can go as slow as you need, sweetheart.

Love, Negan

Negan,

I can't just sleep with someone for the fun of it. It's not who I am. When Michonne and I were together, we waited until there was a connection. I was never good at casual. I can't just sleep with you to get off. I read the letters you sent me while I was missing and I can remember every word you wrote, every damn line and pause. This is dangerous and stupid. I can't do that to my kids. I can't do this with you.

-Rick

Dear Rick,

If you read my letters than you should know I'm serious. If you want spark then I can give you spark. All that you need. I could take such good care of you baby. I'd be as gentle as you like. I'd take my time. Make sure you're nice and wet and open for me. Get you so hard that every touch has you begging for more. Let me in, sweetheart. Let me take care of you.

Love, Negan

Negan,

I can't do that. Please don't (illegible scribbling) Let it go.

-Rick

Rick,

Guess I should have figured this would happen. You win, Rick. I'll back off.

-Negan

Rick,

Boys made a run into the city a few days ago. I'm sending them over when they get back with extra supplies you might need. You still need generators? They found several in one of the warehouses along with battery packs.

-Negan

Negan,

A couple generators would be appreciated. We have your tribute prepared for whenever you stop by.

-Rick

Rick,

Cool, I'll send Simon and Dwight over to pick up. The generators are on their way.

-Negan

Rick,

Simon says that girl Rosita of yours was lippy with him. Anything I need to worry about?

-Negan

Negan,

If Rosita was lippy it was only because Simon felt the need to be as much of an asshole to her as he possibly could. She didn't say anything that should have hurt his precious feelings. If there's an issue you can come to me about it.

-Rick

Rick,

If Simon's being unreasonable just tell me. I'll put him straight. Did he put his hands on her at all?

-Negan

Negan,

He didn't touch her or do anything like that. Maybe just suggest that he don't make death jokes that she would find offensive. She's not the type to put up with that shit quietly. He seems awfully comfortable when you're not around.

-Rick

Rick,

I'll look into it. I know my men though. Simon's an asshole, but loyal. Another storms' on its' way. Don't go out in it. I'll have Arat leave extra walkie talkies if anything goes to shit.

-Negan

Negan,

Won't leave this time. Arat's staying the night.

-Rick

Rick,

Found out that Simon's been harassing some of my younger followers. Some kind of hazing bullshit. I don't tolerate that crap here. Well, after that it was just one thing after another with this asshole. You were right about his comfort level when I'm not babysitting his pornstache ass. Killed three kids in one of the communities for getting in his damn way during a visit. He had told me they were casualties in some run in with a rebel group. Kids, Rick. Younger than Carl and he (illegible scribbling) I have shit I need to go over I guess. And it starts with you. Listen, there's something I wanted to discuss with you. I'm not sure if it's something I should say over a letter. I'm coming back with Arat. I have something I need to give you. There are things we need to discuss.

-Negan

Negan,

I don't know why you decided to do it, but thank you for bringing Daryl home. I've spoken with the community and most are willing to discuss the renegotiation you talked with me about. I can't speak for Hilltop or the Kingdom. You did a lot of damage. Somethings that can't be swept under the rugs with gifts and promises. You got rid if Simon, but there are more Simon's in the world. There will always be more. Alexandria is willing to work with you. I want to believe what you said. That you want to change. I want to believe things can be better. We need it to be better.

-Rick