August 25, 2017
My Adrienne,
I can barely breathe. I just held you in my arms for the first time in three years. I’ve been waiting for that moment for so long. I didn’t ever think it would happen. Again, I wanted to take you with me so bad it hurt. I was getting ready to, but I couldn’t bring myself to do what he did to you. To take you, to scare you. I didn’t want you to hate me and I didn’t want you to resent me for taking away your right to choose. I wanted to let you know that I could be trusted. I wanted you to come with me because you wanted to.
I was furious when it got cut short, but once I saw Congressman Dawes there, I knew that I put you in danger. He and Lock are thick as thieves. I know that he is going to tell him that I was there. That I was with you. The thought of what will happen to you because if it makes me sick.
Wherever you are, please know that I am completely gutted and my heart is in shreds. I am so utterly sorry. I never should have come.
With Love,
Your Marshall