And we're back! But this time we're looking into the lives of the younger siblings:
Alyssa Phoenix, Julianna and Jade Ramirez, and their best friend Nova Quinn.
After a crazy summer, the girls are ready to begin their senior year. But, there's just...
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Dear Alyssa,
I don't even know where to start...actually yes, I do. I'm sorry for not telling you the truth and lying to you about who your dad was and the church. The guys have told me so much about you! You know, I was pretty shocked when I found out you got your license, especially since you always hated the idea of driving, and congrats on becoming the captain of the tennis team, I'm so proud of you! Have you made any college plans yet? What are you majoring in? You were always confused about what you wanted to be. I understand that you're upset, if I were in your shoes I'd probably react the same way. For the longest time, I was hurt that you avoided me but after spending the last four years surrounded by barbed wire and concrete, I see why you haven't come to see me. I hurt you, I hurt you more than anyone ever has. I'm your brother and I'm supposed to protect you from monsters when in reality, I was the monster you should have been hidden from all along. I know this may be hard to believe but prison has really changed me, both mentally and physically. After looking back at the past 22 years of my life I realized how many fucked up things I've done and how my stupid decisions hurt the ones closest to me. I don't deserve your forgiveness but Alyssa, I can't just lie and say I'm totally okay with not seeing you over the last four years. Yes, I miss seeing the group but I miss you the most. You were the reason why I kept going and why I never gave up on myself. Even after all the fights Jonathan and I got into and how tempted I was to just run away, I couldn't because I knew that by me giving up, it'll affect you. I always wanted you to see me as the happy, strong, and supportive brother you could look up to so I never allowed you to see me struggling. I'm sorry if it seems like I'm guilt-tripping you but Lyss, I really miss you and would love it if you came to see me. I promise to be 100% honest with you from now on and if you have any questions I'll answer them. I love you.
Love,
Ash
P.S. Happy Birthday!
That letter...that fucking letter is all I could think about over the last week!
Screw Jess, Xander, and Axton!
They knew this shit would get to me.
I couldn't stop crying after I read it.
Not because it was sad but because it made me realize just how much I really miss him.
I mean he was my best friend and a great brother.
Yes, he lied but- but maybe he did it for a reason?
I don't know at this point.
I feel so fucking lost.
So that's why I'm here, at the hospital...looking for my dad.
If there's one person who always gives the best advice, it's him.
"Alyssa? Honey, what are you doing here?" One of the nurses asks.
