To Those in the Know

[hail_st_joseph]

Mums and Mad Dog have been staying with us lately, because Mums isn't handling Thomas being missing so well. Not that I am either, but she's...not so good. Today we went through pictures. I think she's losing hope. But she wanted me to post these because she said she wanted them shared. They're not easy for me to look at right now, because I

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[in_spectre_mors]

Such a beautiful man. I hadn't seen that photo from his younger days before. My goodness... he's younger than me there. Simply adorable.

I love his smile, too. It's good to see it. A reminder, as if I needed one, of exactly what I'm striving to see again.

But oh, he looks fabulous in black and white.

[hail_st_joseph]

Inside and out, if I can say that from a brotherly perspective. I love how very innocent he looks in that photo, though we all know in a lot of ways he really wasn't. Though I guess...in some ways, he still was.

You will see it again, Spectre. You will see your husband again, and you will hear him tell you how much he loves you. I just know that.

I was fond of the beach photo, because he looks so at home. All sandy and wet and happy. Like he wants to sleep there. I bet he would...

[in_spectre_mors]

I know exactly what you mean, from your brotherly perspective. I like seeing him still have some of that innocence. Not as innocent, perhaps, as we would hope a young man could be. But obviously happy, and loved and loving, enough to make up for it.

Your faith means a lot to me, Joe. And wherever Thomas is, I'm sure it means a lot to him, too. Whether he sees you or not, he'll know you have it.

Yes, I do love to see Thomas on the beach! He belonged there more than I've ever seen anyone else do. I'd love to have a place by the seaside we could just go whenever we liked, someday.

[hail_st_joseph]

Certainly always loved and loving. And selfless. And there he was all proud because he managed to get fantastic marks even though he never really was all that interested in school. He wanted to do good works, not read about them.

My faith never wavers. Not in the people I love.

I think that's beautiful, Spectre. I have no doubt you'll have that and Thomas will be thrilled. I wonder if James is a waterbaby too?

[in_spectre_mors]

Ah, that's my darling husband. He's always been one for action, and I do so love that about him. So much could be improved in this world with more people like him.

Nor mine in you, Joe. We can do this together.

I can't wait to see him light up to see it for the first time. As for James, we do have summer on the way. I guess we'll find out!

[hail_st_joseph]

You're damn right about that.

Thank you, Spectre. For looking for him. Thank you so much.

He'll squeal like a girl. Make sure you record it. And goodness, but James would be adorable at the beach with his little swimmers. I'm getting nostalgic for tiny Julian.

[in_spectre_mors]

You're more than welcome, Joe.

Ah, yes. Well, you know me. I can't resist recording a good sound. And don't forget, you still have Jaida and Aislinn's first days to experience yet. They will be glorious.

[hail_st_joseph]

Jaida and Aislinn are always glorious.

[in_spectre_mors]

Quite so.