Arthur.
Don't you dare be mad at Gwen. You have no idea what all of this has been like for her. Rearranging her whole life, moving halfway across the country all by herself, and all the while having you here in a state of... Well, not really offering much comfort. It's really hard, you know, because it's like you're simultaneously alive and dead. She has been so loyal to you, and so helpful and loving and devoted, but nothing's changed. You're like Schroedinger's boyfriend. Can you imagine what a tough time she's going through? So when I tell you this, don't you dare be mad at her.
She kissed someone else last night. And today she called me, crying. Because she likes him, she really does, and he likes her, obviously, because everyone does, but she feels so guilty. Because, you know, you guys haven't broken up or anything - how do you break up with a boyfriend in a coma? And she still cares about you and loves you, even, but it's too much. This whole situation is so much more than anyone should be expected to deal with. She should be allowed her freedom. If you were awake, who is to say that you wouldn't have broken apart by now? This whole horrible thing is bad enough as it is, it doesn't need to impair her whole emotional life. I told her that, and you're allowed to be pissed off with me, but I stand by it. She can't keep waiting for you, Arthur. What happened was horrible, but we all have to have our own lives. I told her to go ahead and fall for Lance. That's his name, and by the sound of it, he is great. You should be happy for her. I am. I understand that it's going to be painful to hear this, but it is the way things need to be.
It was terrible listening to her cry, and feeling so guilty for the most natural thing in the world - falling in love. Again. It is perfectly possible to fall in love twice, you know, this doesn't discredit any of what the two of you had. It just means that that's over. I'm angry with the world for letting this happen, for hurting you and her in this way, but there is nothing to do about it - not unless you want to end up in a bitter relationship where you stay together out of duty. Let's be real; people change in a year. I've changed. Gwen has changed. You have changed too, and there's no way of telling how.
I'm sorry, though. I am sorry.
M.