June 7, 1944

V-mail from Gloria Whitehall to Sgt. Robert Whitehall

Darling Man,

I’ve listened to our president and heard the news of D-Day. There is a fire in my heart that I can’t smother. A worry...a knowledge I carry with me. I’ve kept my worry, my fear, my love for you, all locked up. And I’ve hidden behind so many things. And as I sit here, with the dark falling all around, I realize the rabbit holes I’ve dallied in. I’m sorry for evading you and all you do. I’m back on the topside of the earth now...and you have my whole heart.

I hope it’s not too late.

Come home to me, Robert.

Love,
Ladygirl

[Letter never sent.]