My darling Molly,
It was not the easiest thing to do, but I have had time to think now that it has been a week since our visit. I went to see her again today to give her my own forgiveness; not just for what she had done to us, but everything she had done to me and to Victor. She wants to see you again. After our violin session was over, she said the word 'sister' to which I assumed she was referring to herself. Eurus then clarified by saying your name. It seems she considers you family as well, strange as it is.
There are times I wonder how it would've been had I grown up 'normal.' What if Eurus wasn't so bright that it drove her insane? She would be happy and Victor would still be alive. Aside from my own intelligence and Eurus's violent tendencies, my childhood wasn't awful. I wanted to be a pirate when I grew up; an entirely normal thing for a child to dream about. Victor and I would play pretend. He was Redbeard and I was Yellowbeard. We wore pirate hats and fought with wooden swords that my father made for us. Victor would have liked you, I think. You're just as much the adventurer as he and I were; as I still am. There is a part of me that wishes you and I had grown up together, but in a way we have.
Thank you for having so much faith in me. With you by my side, I can do anything. I am strong enough with your love and support. We have been through a myriad of issues over the last seven years. And you're right, we have overcome so much and we will make it through what is to come.
I came home to a most peculiar sight. You were playing one of those video games you own, shouting at the zombies on the telly. I couldn't help but laugh. Of course, you challenged me to try and do better in which I miraculously failed at. I'm sure John was surprised when he and Rosie came by to have dinner with us as I was in my chair with you in my lap whilst we worked together to destroy the zombies in the game. It wasn't as boring as I expected it to be, though it is better with two.
I love you, sweetheart. Never forget that. With all my heart,
William xxx
Author's Note: Molly killing zombies in a video game is inspired by this video of Loo doing the same. Look up 'Louise Brealey Killing Zombies' on Youtube. It's the first video.