Hey Jack,

It's me again. Your old pal Markimoo. Wade came by today and he was trying to speak to you but he couldn't. He just couldn't. He took one look at you and lost it. He was crying Jack.

Wade is sorry. He'll probably come back and speak with you tomorrow. But I guess it was all too much for him to handle.

On a happier note, your heartbeat seems to get stronger with every passing day. In my book, that's a small victory for me.

Don't worry about us, we are just fine. Trust me. We're holding faith in you, Jack. You're the strongest person I know. You can get through this, one step at a time. Whatever is going on inside that head of yours, I know you can pull through this.

And if I know you like I do, there's going to be a time inside that head of yours where a voice is going to spit lies out at you. Don't listen to that voice, whatever happens or whatever it says, it's not true. You know that. Sometimes when people are in the same position you are in, a small voice inside their head will express doubt. Will try to convince that person that there is nothing left for them when they wake up. But please know, there is something here for you when you open your eyes.

Something wet drips down my face. Recoiling I pull back. I swipe at my face, but there was nothing there. Puzzled, I continue reading hoping that the sensation would go away.

We are here when you wake up. You know? "The three stooges" as you would say.... Maybe it would be the five stooges considering there are five of us. I don't know.

Damn it.... I told myself that I wasn't going to cry but here I am. Crying like the biggest cry baby on this planet.

I only have a few more minutes to speak before they kick me out. Jack, if you really are listening, please know that whatever happens from this point on, it's not your fault. We don't blame you for what had happen to you, if more than anything, we blame the other person. If you do decide to let go....

It felt like someone's tears were falling on my face now as I continued to read.

If you do decide to let go......

Just know that I would never hate you for making the decision to do that. If it causes you less pain to give up instead of fight... Then.... I....

I don't want to be selfish and try to keep you alive. Yes, you are my best friend, you will always be my best friend, but if it's your time, than just say something. The ball is in your court, not mine.

Please remember that we love you, Jack. You are greatly loved. Never forget that.

~Mark

I lay the letter down carefully. What felt like tears falling on my face... Was it possible that those were Mark's?

Tears or no tears, I know one thing for sure, that damn voice that was trying to convince me that everyone was dead is nothing but a dirty liar. It wants me to give up this battle, to give up this fight, well guess what. I'm not giving up this fight. I will continue to battle whatever it is that I am battling for as long as possible. I am filled with determination. I am going to figure out what's going on and nothing is going to stop me.