Jude,
Yeah, I haven't been doing that great. I do keep having panic attacks, and I had a bad one a little while ago. I ran down the street for a while before I tripped and fell. I hit the ground pretty hard and slid a little ways, so now my hands, knees, and half of my face are scratched up. Don't worry, I'm ok now. Yes, I have been panicked that you will decide that you don't want to come back. I know it's awful, but I don't like the fact that you're so happy there. I do, but I don't, if that makes any sense. I'm glad that you love what you're doing, because I just want my friends to be happy, and your happiness means everything to me. However, I don't like it because I want you to be happy here, and I want you to love being here too. You didn't make me feel like I wasn't enough to keep you here, or anything like that. I know that you love me, and that you have loved me since we were little. I'm just paranoid, self deprecating, and full of self doubt.
School hasn't been bad, I guess. You know how I've always felt about school, and functioning as a working part of society in general. Yeah, my grades have dropped, and I'm having a hard time getting them back up, but I'm trying.
I did indeed go on a date, and I did ask Mandie not to tell you. I'm not really surprised that she told you, and I'm not upset. I am worried that you won't want to come back because I'm in a relationship now. I know that you and I aren't dating anymore, but I also know that we only broke up because you were deployed. I am happy, and he has been treating me well. Your concern means a lot to me.
I'm glad to hear that you have been on multiple successful missions. The sooner you get the job done, the sooner you get to come back. Give Shay a pat for me. I feel like I should be encouraging you to make more friends, but you don't need to if you don't want to. Have fun working with the new guy, make sure he doesn't get himself killed.
I'll see if I can get more pictures, and send them to you. You're right, I don't like picture's, but, I will take some if you really want me to. I'm sending some with this letter. They should hold you over for now.
Looking forward to it,
Brian

Hey Sugar,
Are you doing any better? I certainly hope that you are, I hate to hear that you're not doing well. I will be back, and you don't ever need to question that. I'm really sorry to hear that you fell and got hurt. Are you ok? Did you get hurt bad? I understand why you're upset that I'm happy here, and it's not awful. There is no need for you to feel bad about wanting me there, and I promise that I'm not upset about it at all. I would rather me be there too. You don't need to worry, because I do love being there, and I love spending time with you and Mandie. I do love you, and I always will, so don't worry. On another note, if you keep saying bad things about yourself, when I get back, I will push you into a local fountain.
I'm glad that school hasn't been bad, and I know that you don't like leaving your bed much, but I'm proud of you for doing it anyway. I'm also really proud of you just because you're trying to bring your grades back up. That's really great Brian and you should be proud of yourself too.
I'm still going to come back even though you're in a happy relationship. It's true, I wouldn't have broken up with you if I wasn't being deployed, but I broke up with so that you could date other people. I don't expect you to break up with him or something when I get back, in fact, I would be happy to be the maid of honour at your wedding if you get married to him. I am really glad to hear that he is treating you well, and that you're happy. I just hope that he realises that he has the best boyfriend in the world, and that you deserve nothing but the best.
At the rate that we're going, it won't be too incredibly long before I'm back, and I'm looking forward to it. Shay very muchly so enjoyed the pat, and I think she likes you. I showed her a picture of you, and she wagged her tail as she sniffed it, and looked like she was smiling at me when I gave her your pat. I probably should socialize more, but I really don't feel like doing so. I will make sure that he doesn't get himself killed, and he will be safe.
The pictures are really nice. I see that your face wasn't scratched up too much. I have to say, I'm pretty relieved. I was picturing you with half of your face missing and I nearly had a panic attack myself. Mandie is looking good too, aside from the dark circles under her eyes. Has she been sleeping much? Your boyfriend is really handsome, and he seems to make you really happy. What's his name? I can't wait to meet him.
Sending my best,
Jude

Jude,
I'm doing a lot better, and, like you said, my scrapes weren't that bad so it's all good. How have you been doing? I could never do what you do, and I don't know how you do it. Is it as nerve wracking as it seems? You seem to be really good at it. I imagine you would have to be pretty relaxed to be able to survive there, or is it the exact opposite? Either way, I could never do what you do. Just for future reference, if you shove me into a fountain, I'll either pretend to drown so you freak out, actually drown just to make you suffer, or pull you down with me. It really depends on how I'm feeling that day.
I don't plan on marrying my boyfriend, his name is Chic by the way, and I know that you would never ask me to leave him, unless he did something bad. In which case, I would trust your judgment and probably listen to you and your reasoning. Chic treats me very well, and he most certainly makes me feel like I'm a prince or something.
I'm glad Shay liked her pat, and I'm happy to hear that she likes me. We both know how much I like dogs. She is a good dog. A very good dog indeed.
My face is healed up more now, and you most certainly imagined it to be way worse than it actually was. Chic is very handsome, and he does like me. Mandie says that she hasn't been sleeping well, but her and I both want to know how you knew that. Mandie took all of the pictures, but she refused to be in them.
Accepting your best,
Brian

To those close to Malkeroy, Jude Brett,
There has been an accident out in the fields. Private Malkeroy was out on duty, when 45 pounds of explosives blew up near him. The explosion injured Private Malkeroy, and his military partner Shay. Fortunately, no one was killed. Private Malkeroy will be sent to a hospital for a brief period of recovery, then he will be given a leave. During this time, he may visit his friends and family before having to be back on base.

Hey Hun,
There was an accident. There is no need to worry, because Shay and I are both fine. Shay hurt her side a little, and I've ruptured both of my eardrums. I was cut by some dirt, and some debris. I'm going to a hospital so they can stitch up a few cuts, kiss me better, and then send me on my way. I'm coming home.
I expect to see you smiling. I don't want to find you crying your eyes out because you were worried about me. Go out with Mandie and Chic, and celebrate. I'll be home before too long, then you, Chic, and I could go bowling or something.
Can't wait,
Jude