To Lily

Lily,

I am able to do things that are not normal for me, so I am not who I usually am when you are around. I am able to relax, and forget about things like how late we are going to get home. When Relly and I are alone, I have to try to have us home before 2:00 AM. When you are not here, I have to stay awake on car trips, to make sure he is ok, even when Major is driving. I know that you will wake me, or know what to do if something happens while I am sleeping in the car. And I can trust you to get us home, even if we stay really late. But those are the physical things. 

I don't know why I am so loud around you, and I tell you things I never tell my friends, things I have only told Relly. It makes me worry that you will think I am a bitch, because I say what I am actually thinking when you are around, and that offends most people because I can be really blunt without meaning to be. 

I am comfortable with you. I trust you. Most of all, I want you to know how much I appreciate you, and that I don't take you for granted. You are strong, capable, and you speak your mind when you want to. Thank you so much for coming with us, hanging out with us, putting up with us (and the tickles and butt touches), your service (because seriously, you get shit done and you are amazing), and for being Lily. 

Thank you for all your hard work,

Emily