Logan
The first version of the letter sounded like an apology written by a public relations team.
I realised that after reading it for the fourth time.
Missy,
I deeply regret the circumstances surrounding our first meeting and understand that my actions caused confusion and pain. Although my intentions changed as I came to know you, I accept responsibility for beginning our friendship dishonestly.
I stared at the page.
It was clean.
Careful.
Completely useless.
The words admitted enough to sound responsible without saying anything that made me look truly terrible.
I knew how to write those kinds of apologies. Derek had taught me years ago.
Acknowledge harm without describing it.
Express regret without admitting intention.
Promise growth without explaining what needed to change
