Page 11 of Pieces: A Companion Piece

From August

Dear Shay,

It’s been over two weeks since you were taken, and we still haven’t been able to process it. Or accept it. Between work, the boys, and having Ivy on bed rest, I think we’ve resigned ourselves to living in a fog until you’re home again. Maybe it’s easier? We don’t want to reconcile the fact that your life is in danger. It’s heartbreaking what you’re going through.

We are trying our hardest to stay positive. Everyone knows that the Tenley Three are the fighters of Mclean. If anyone can pull through this hell, it’s you, River, and Reese.

We wish you a safe journey home to where you belong, and once you’re ready to face us…

Ivy is preparing the mother of all care packages.

Ev is on standby for any distraction you might want.

I’m ready to remove anything you don’t want to see in the app, whether it’s a certain name, word, phrase, account, or group. The site is unfortunately flooded with talk about you, particularly in members’ journal entries and status updates. But give me the word, and those posts are gone.

Hope to see you soon, pet,

August

From Ivy

I’m so sorry I’m not making more of an effort to write to you, honey. I miss you so much, and I can’t fucking stop crying. I blame the pregnancy hormones, but let’s face it…

God, you’ve been through enough. You all have. I am so sorry for y’all.

But like Daddy said, you will pull through.

Love you bunches!

Ivy, the resident baby factory.

From Ev

Dude, this is too rough. I wish I could roll into the nearest base, borrow a jet, and come get you. Why aren’t civilians allowed to own operational fighters? I’d just need it for 24 hours. I hate being a civilian sometimes.

Ignore my bitching. Fight back. Kill those sons of bitches. And when I see you again, we’ll do whatever you want.

Love,

Ev

FROM LUCIAN & CAM

From Lucian

During this horrifying time, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about how you’ve evolved these past few years. You started out as an angry fighter. You believed you deserved pain. You sure played dirty to get it. But underneath, we all discovered a sweetheart who just needed a little bit of guidance.

You’re still a fighter, but my God, you’ve come a long way. You’re more equipped than ever to make it through—and you will. It’s an order, Shay. You have an entire community behind you, waiting to be of any assistance. Including me.

For instance, if, during your recovery, River and Reese decide you should or shouldn’t do something—because it’s in your best interest—I will gladly help you be sneaky from time to time.

Noa taught me that during my health scare. It’s important to do what’s best for you—but every now and then, you must break a rule or two. Or in his words,

“You gotta check the boundaries from the other side of the fence sometimes.”

All my best wishes,

Lucian