[M],

I miss you, man. First and foremost.

I'm not sure if it helps when I say you haven't missed much, but you know how this area is. Same old **** and a different day.

As I write this, I'm fresh off of a work week heading into a three day weekend, which, as I'm sure you're aware, is a blessing when you're in the [JOB].
Today was payday, and this weekend was dedicated to what I wanted to do after two months of straight work without any kind of rest.

Band practice on Saturday: Eight hours of nonstop musicianship among people that understand what music truly is.

On Sunday,[...]

I was going to borrow my dad's car and [...]

Unfortunately, either my boss or my boss' bank royally ****** up my paycheck. To keep it short, I have to wait until this Monday to get paid, effectively ruining everything I looked forward to.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, at this point, I'm as locked up as you are, brother.

I've been told countless times to smile, to make the best of things, to... whatever. It's for them above all else. They don't like drama, yet they fish for it.

I'm sitting in [BAR] because my father had the decency to lend me cash until next week. I knew where that money was going just as much as he did. I came here to drown my sorrows, they know I'm upset, why can't they just leave me be?

[MUTUAL FRIEND] misses you. I'm sure [KARAOKE DJs] do as well. I found out what happened through [FORMER COWORKER], and [MUTUAL FRIEND] elaborated. I'm glad [SISTER] posted a way to get a hold of you on your Facebook; without her, I wouldn't have known what to do.

I hope you're doing well, [M]. Write back if you can, I'd love to hear from you. In case something gets mixed up or whatever, here's my address. I'll check it every day. Otherwise, you know my number, and it never changes.

[ADDRESS, ******* CREEPERS]

Stay strong, stay safe, and above all, stay gold.
I love you, brother. I'll see you soon enough.

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