"I should have tried harder. I just- I couldn't even get out of bed for months, and then it was a year and I hadn't heard from you and I was finally able to sneak out and I just- I didn't know how to just find you and approach you about everything..." She sniffed lightly, nodding just slightly. "I- I have letters. They're all- all packed away, in my things. For you and- well, I didn't know her name was Bridget- but they're- they're there..." She was quiet for a moment again. "I tried so hard to get in touch with you, but then- I suppose I'm just a coward."