I love you too, Babe

(!tissue warning!)

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Everything was under control.

Then the world exploded in my chest.

I could feel Rick's whisper on my cheek. I could hear his words. Those precious words I longed to utter myself. I should have opened my heart so long ago, before my chest was racked by a single bullet.

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If only I could put my hand on your heart and make you feel all the love in mine.

I'm so sorry it's too late for me, for us.

I hear you, I see you… down there.

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I wish I'd had time to tell you… I love you too, Babe.