Thank you.

It's a crazy sensation, to finally feel at home in the most unexpected of places. Thank you for reading it!

Maybe it's worth a shot. If I could summon one, perhaps I could the other as well.

It is true, but the realization that I brought this; that I invited that monster into my home, makes me feel like I may never be able to let go of this.

Very true. I wish I had realized what I was inviting into our home. I never wanted this.

It's true, but perhaps I deserve punishment for calling him there in the first place. Yes, they didn't treat me well, but did they deserve that?

The universe can be quite fickle when it wants to.

Thank you, my friend. I'm most definitely keeping both eyes open, practically straining my neck to look over my shoulder.

Very very true! Hopefully I won't meet another of these particular tastes though. I mean, the odds are pretty slim, right?

Yeah, this opened my eyes to a whole lotta things. I can't speak to the effectiveness of the meds yet, but here's hoping!

Thanks brother! One crazy night for sure!.

Oh yeah. I plan to keep at least a portable charger on me at all times. It's amazing how quickly a battery dies sometimes.

Right!? I kept getting distracted writing it too! I could blame that on the messed up flashbacks and all, but I know that's not the case.

Me too...

What if I'm not entirely sure who I was to begin with anymore?

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I hope so too. I like to think they can be at peace now.

It's a sad and scary thing how often people turn a blind eye.

Having Matty run home without me had me on edge, even if the house was just over the stoop. I considered reaching out to Zacharys parents, but I couldn't bring myself to do it in the end. They've been through enough. I just hope they can get past this.

It was truly inspiring what he accomplished that night. I hate to even think what could've happened had he not returned to see his killer stopped. I felt honored that he allowed me a part in this, though it will likely prey on my mind for the rest of my days.

The whole thing definitely left its mark on me, but I'm so glad we managed to bring some justice for those who were lost.