Mom;

I shouldn't tell you about this, but I have to. Dad, Logan, is alive. Bling and Cindy

told me everything, about Manticore, about Eyes Only, everything, including what

happened that day. They said you left before they found out he did not die. He was

in a coma for almost eight months. Bling and Cindy tried to find you to tell you, they

even hired an investigator, but they couldn't track you down. I haven't seen him yet,

because he won't come out of his room and is afraid to let strangers near him. I will

write you when I get more information.

I love you and I miss you,

Nicolas.
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I made an excuse the next day, saying I needed some air and I walked to the Post

Office that we had used before, mailing my letter express again. I prayed Mom

would understand and come to Seattle. I prayed she didn't freak out like Bling said

she might. And I prayed that I had made the right decision.
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