Artemis

Babygirl,

       We'll always love you, nutty heat or not. And running away... Yeah, didn't work so well, but it might've ensured a bond with JB. I know he likes you.

       You will never be a failure, Artemis. Yes, you do have different talents than your sister, but you excel at them! You'll never be forgotten, or considered the ugly duckling. You're beautiful and talented. And of course I'll come to your events. Besides, Athena's been asking your mom to come to her games when you've both got events on the same night, anyway. Said she'd like some mother-daughter bonding time.

       Mmm, go for it! Greece really is very beautiful, and extremely rich in history and art! And no, I'm not biased at all. But it'd be good for you to explore the country and your art. And Mexico... Aside from the whole 'don't drink the water' bit, it's nice. And the soccer camps down there rock. It'd be a damn good place to try out new skills.

       I do, too, baby. I'm glad to hear that! Hm, maybe you could draw her. I know how much you look up to her, and how much she's helped you out.

       I already brag about you, Art. My friends are the first people outside Granma and Grandad I tell about your art shows and awards, and how you're doing in sports. I will never stop bragging on you. And you can always come to me or Athena to talk. We haven't stopped loving you or wanting to offer advice because your heat's ramped up and is driving you nuts. And it could be 'cause JB's been around more. I know how close you two are. But take it slow with him. I don't want you two rushing into anything and getting hurt.

       I love you too, and you're always free to share things with me. I won't share what you tell me with anyone else unless you want me to. And it was definitely the heat talking. For the record, you aren't a disappointment. You never will be. 

 

 

I love you, too.

Dad

 

P.S. I know you're nothing like Kat, nor will you ever be. You're way saner.