Dear T,

Can we work through this? I don't know. I need you to want to try. Which means being less defensive. And I can be less defensive, too. We both need to listen to each other and show compassion. I feel you didn't do enough of that today, but I think I didn't do enough of it either.

I just don't want to end this way. There was a moment I saw the caring in your eyes. It may not be enough. But it gave me a glimmer of hope. I'd at least like to say good-bye in person, if nothing else. And maybe discuss our work together. Instead of ending with both of us rather annoyed at the other.

Can't you at least help me with a good ending to the memoir? (I'm only partly kidding.) Even if it's ultimately me realizing I've reached the end of the road with you, at least for now, and needing to try someone/something else.

Love,
LT