So my exam yesterday was baaad. I'm working all this weekend so won't get to catch up on sleep until tomorrow night. But I am still motivated to write, I missed doing it properly.

I think I'm just gonna fast forward on my plan and make stuff happen earlier here, because it's hard trying to think of ways to drag it out when you've not slept properly since September.

January 14th 2017

Mayor Mills

So normally I write my letter at the end of the day but obviously I wrote yesterday's letter before I went to work. I know you have no idea what I'm talking about but one day it will all make sense.

I guess I should start with pleasantries? Hi. How are you? How's work going? How is your town surviving without its favourite sheriff? I know, that made me laugh too. Graham… he was really great for the town, and as much as you don't like my dad, the people really love him. I guess I only stayed on as sheriff to try and impress you. I know you never noticed Gina, but I got really good at doing paperwork. :') How is Henry? I know I talked to him yesterday, but so much can happen in a day…

My point for writing, (and sending), this letter to you Regina, is because I need your help… I guess as soon as you receive this letter you'll call me. Well I assume, knowing you. Listen. My point is.

I need you.

I need you to come to Boston as soon as you can, because I need your help with something. And don't hate me for what I'm going to say next, but I need you to leave Henry with my parents…

Something happened at work and I'm not sure how long I'll be not at full capabilities.

If you can't come, or don't want to leave Henry, maybe you can ask Ruby? I know Henry is the priority and I would never ask you to lie to him… I know I'm rambling. But I'm actually sending this letter, and I wasn't sure I wanted to do that just yet. Please just send a text when you get this so I know.

I guess I'm just hoping that you'll come, but I won't be mad if you don't. If Ruby doesn't wanna come I guess you can ask my mom…

I know I'm rambling… recent events will explain it.

Crap.

I just want to tell you I regret writing this, I feel like an idiot but I can't actually do this alone. And no, I am not trying to guilt you into this… gods, I can't do anything right.

Miss Swan

Thank you guys for keeping reading this story when I know it's more than a little tricky to follow. I just started this after a long day of work, evening of revision, and night of fireworks on New Year's Eve and posted it around 2am on New Year's Day. Two weeks later I've reached almost 1800 views which I never expected, so thank you.