Steve.

You changed my life.

You were there when I needed you the most and always brought a smile to my face. I loved searching for clues with you and jumping into books. I loved when you brought me to your kitchen and we would visit Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper. We watched them take care of Paprika and Cinnamon. We would sit in your big red chair together and talk about life. We went on adventures together and you taught me so much. I went to your house every day, dude. I always looked forward to my play dates with you and Blue. I listened to you tell me about the world and you were my best friend. We talked, we laughed, we sang, and we loved each other unconditionally, or so I thought. We had a great thing going, but then you left.

Steve, you left me cold and lonely. You left me always thinking about your striped shirt. I would wonder how you were and how you were doing, but there was no contact. I missed you. Our love was broken and it made me so sad. You tried to force me to love your brother, Joe. But I could never love Joe. He had squares on his shirt! They weren't stripes! He could never share with me what you shared. He tried to relate with me but he was no you. You left me in a time of need. I will forever be upset and sad.

Steve, we had a good run but I eventually stopped visiting your house. I couldn't accept Joe as my new friend. He said you went off to college, but I've heard other things. Drugs, jail, cancer. I don't know what is true and maybe I don't want to. We were there for each other all the time and you leaving really upset me. I hope you're doing well and wish you the best in life.

Sincerely,

Not A Fan Of Joe