I...totally forgot about this story for this website. ^^;

I put more focus on AO3.

March 16, 2013,

It's almost hard to believe that it has been about 7 months since Stanley and I headed off for our sailing dream. It's also hard to believe it's been 8 months since I've returned to this dimension.

It felt like a dream at times. After spending so long on the run, after giving up on the idea that I would ever return, I came back. And it was all thanks to my brother. He has saved me more times than I can ever think.

-In all honesty, I feel that I- -Sometimes, I- -Why did I-

I feel at ease out here. Finding new anomalies out in the ocean with Stanley. It's not much of a shock, it seems, as there is so much about the ocean we have yet to discover. Like that cephalopodic creature we've come across some months back. The one that Mermando told us about. It's still in the reinforced tank Stanley and I had built.

I can't wait to return to Gravity Falls so I can properly study the anomaly and the substance it produces. I would love for some insight from Dipper.

March 23, 2013,

We are starting to chart the course for California. With that estimation, we should be able to arrive at Piedmont at the start of summer break for the kids.

It feels nice to reconnect. When Stanley and I decided to tell the truth during the holidays…well, as much of the truth we could tell, needless to say that there was some confusion. And rage. Shermie and Caroline weren't gentle with their welcome home, though Shermie did start crying while hugging Stanley and I after chasing us around the yard. Morgan is no longer a little boy and has a beautiful wife in Caroline with two lovely children. I can see where Dipper and Mabel got some of their quirks and tendencies.

-How much have I-

While we didn't tell the whole specifics about where I have been and Stanley's choices, Morgan and Caroline were understanding and allowed the twins to visit us again in Gravity Falls.

The one thing I am somewhat dreading upon our arrival to Piedmont will be Caroline's insistence of giving me a hefty meal. First Soos' grandmother and now my niece-in-law? Do I truly look malnourished? I asked Stanley this question and he said 'You look fine' to me before he proceeded to give me a plate full of food.

I'm confused.

April 09, 2013,

I'm going to be honest and say that I am feeling a bit uneasy, seeing the children again.

Don't get me wrong, I love them with all my heart. I just There are still things about me that Dipper and Mabel have yet to know. And I fear their reaction. Would Dipper still look up to me? Would Mabel still see me as her nerdy grunkle? What if I hurt them like before? What if I scare them?

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Apologies. I had a panic attack.

I have spoken my worries to Stanley, who again reassured me as he had done before that everything will turn out fine should anything happen.

April 13, 2013,

I thought I was over it. Why do I keep feeling this way?

I can't tell Stanley…I don't want him to worry anymore than he does.

Stanley and the kids take priority. Not me.

April 21, 2013,

It won't be long now. Soon, Stanley, the kids, and I will be heading for Gravity Falls for the summer. My official first summer with the kids, as Mabel and Stanley had taken to call it. Mabel seems to have something in mind for us during this summer. I am both looking forward to it and dreading it!

Mabel isn't the only one having plans for everyone. From what Stanley had told me, Soos has some news to share with us when we arrive. I wonder what it could be?

Speaking of surprises, Stanley and I had one for the twins. After some consideration, we've decided to give the shack, house and all, to Soos. As such, Stanley had Manly Dan build a cabin for us not too far from the shack, a mere few minutes away, just close to the small lake nearby. I wonder how it looks. Stanley has yet to let me see the floor plan. I guess there is a surprise for me as well.

As much as I loved being out here in the open ocean, Gravity Falls had always felt like home to me. It was where I felt like I truly belonged amongst all the other oddities that live there.

But, was it all right? Should I return there? After everything that has happened? -After everything I've done?-

Of course it's fine. I have my family.

As long as I have them by my side, I'll be okay.

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I know in previous chapters, it's usually portrayed as though they were videos and I was gonna do the same with Ford. However, I always felt that he's more of a pen and paper kind of person when it comes to his logs. It's just something that felt natural to him.