Author: Alison

Archive: Ask first / Yes

Email: I do not own the GI Joe, Marvel, Image, and Hasbro does (lucky them). I have nothing so please do not sue.

Summary: Duke writes a letter.

Rating: PG-13

Feedback: PLEASE

Warnings: Character death.

My Dearest Friend – Part 2

Dash,

I am writing you this letter for my own benefit since you died almost a month ago. I was never more proud of you, buddy, than I was that day. You gave your life unselfishly to save that baby girl. You were a hero and so brave. Braver than I could ever have been.

I've been watching over Allie for you, Dash, just like I always promised I would. Shana and I have been with her as much as we could. I'm sitting here in the hospital room writing this while watching your wife and newborn son. He's a beautiful boy, Dash. You would have been proud.

Allie's been missing you so much. She's been having a hard time coming to grips with your death. She took it hard. Shana and I spent the first week with her constantly. She didn't want to be alone. She doesn't cry like she did at first but every once in a while either Shana, Clay or I will find her clutching your picture and crying softly.

Allie had a hard delivery but she made it through like the soldier you fell in love with. She named your son Dashiell Robert Faireborn, Jr. after you. Shana, Clay and I were in the delivery room with her. She was grateful but we all were well aware that we were no replacement for you. But we could all feel you here in spirit and once little Dash was born I could've sworn that I saw that picture of you that Allie put beside her bed smile even bigger.

Well, Dash, Allie is starting to wake up so I need to finish this. I promise that I will always be there for Allie and your son and I will try to fill your shoes as best I can when it comes to him. He will know about you and how much you wanted him. I will not let you down. I promise.

Your Best Bud,

Conrad