“Go on,” I whispered. “Take it.”
Anna accepted the envelope with trembling hands and carefully opened it. She unfolded the letter inside, her lips moving as she read.
Then, softly, she began to speak aloud.
“Anna-bug,
Being your dad has been the greatest honor of my life. I’m doing everything I can to come home to you. But if I can’t, I need you to be brave for me.
If there’s ever a dance I can’t attend, I’ve asked my brothers to stand in for me. They’ll take care of you the way I would.
Wear your beautiful dress. Smile that big smile of yours. And dance, sweetheart. I’ll be right there with you.
I love you more than anything.
Always,
Dad.”
