Left on Sameth's desk

[makesthings]

Ellie,
I know you're going to be angry, but I need to do this. No one else can get Nick out of the trouble he's in. I promise that I won't make things worse.
Sameth

Parts of unfinished letters and speeches that weren't burned.

Mother,
I can't do what you can. I'm scared.

Dad,
I'm not brave enough and I can't forget what happened. How do I make the nightmares go away and be as brave as you?

I need to speak to you about something important. I don't think I can be Abhorsen.