A Text to Sam

SAM

Tuesday, June 6 2012 5:15 pm

Hey, what is for din tonight?

We were going to stop by Chester’s and get the cheese pizza, hadn’t had it in a while and we know you love it

Cool, be there in a bit, finishing up work now.

Be careful coming home.

Friday June 16 2012 9:02 am

Coming in this weekend?

Friday June 16, 2012 2:05 pm

I’ll swing by Sunday afternoon. Have a few things going on Friday and Saturday night.

Monday, June 19, 11:23 am

It was so good seeing you this weekend buddy. Mom and I are so glad your internship is going well. And I know its early, but mom wants you to bring Eric by sometime. You know how she is.

Monday, June 19, 7:19 pm

Great seeing u guys 2. I’ll see if he wants to come next time for dinner. Dont wanna rush things though.

Monday, June 19 7:22 pm

I know, I know, but you know your mom. She just worries about you and wants to meet him.

Monday, June 19, 8:30 pm

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Monday June 19, 9:07 pm

I can see that you keep typing…

Monday, June 19, 9:43 pm

Ok, ok, Ill talk to him.

Thursday, Aug. 23, 10:15 pm

Sorry for the late text Dad, but Eric says he is free this weekend, so we were thinking we could drive up for Dinner Sunday?

Thursday, Aug 23, 2012 10:18 pm

Great! What is his favorite meal? I’ll make sure we have it.

Friday, Aug 24, 2012 10:19 am

He likes really nice steaks.

Friday, Aug. 24, 10:20 am

You got it kiddo! See you Sunday.

Monday, Aug 27, 2012 8:03 am

I am so sorry about this weekend Sam. That did not go as we hoped it would. I am sure Eric is nice, and we all just got off onto the wrong foot. But some of the things he said to you, and to your mom, it just was not acceptable. We will need some time to process all of this.

Tuesday, Aug 28, 2012 5:03 pm

Whatever. That was a disaster. We will not be coming back any time soon, that’s for sure.

Tuesday, Aug 28, 2012 5:05 pm

We’ll get through this, we all just need some time.

Sept 15, 2012 7:04 am

Tried calling, everything ok? Mom and I were thinking we should all try and get together again sometime.

Sept 21, 2012 9:02 pm

Tell mom I won’t be able to come in this weekend, sorry.

Sept. 22 2012 9:10 pm

Oh ok, sorry to hear that.

Nov 14, 2012, 2 pm

Haven’t heard from you in a while. Tried calling. Hope the internship is going well, we know it is about to wrap up. Saw the trip you took with Eric on insta, looks like fun. We wanted to invite you both to Thanksgiving.

Nov 15, 2012 4 pm

Do you think that is a good idea? Eric just started that new job, but we can try and make it there.

Nov 15, 2012 4:33 pm

Yes, its time we all got together and had a nice time, just the four of us.

Nov. 14, 2012 4:55

I guess. I’ll call you this weekend.

Nov. 24, 2012 10:00 am

See! That went really well. Eric and your mom got along and that was a pretty trusting thing she did for him.

Nov 24, 2012 3:15 pm

Not sure it was her helping him. He is really good at what he does! She will be thanking him big time, once he triples her money.

Nov. 24, 2012 3:30 pm

That’s great. So is it too early to ask if you guys can come for Christmas, or are you doing something with his parents.

Nov. 24, 2012 8:33 pm

He doesn’t really have anything to do with his parents. But maybe can come over the day after for dinner and things? We wanted to spend it alone this year.

Nov 24, 2012 8:49 pm

Sure kiddo, you know you can come over anytime. Give us a call sometime though. Mom misses your voice.

Dec 29, 2012 7:00 am

I cannot believe you two! How dare you throw Eric out like garbage! He was trying to apologize! Tell mom to stop calling and texting me! I can’t right now. I just can’t.

Dec. 29, 2012 7:30 am

I am sorry, truly. But you cannot just blame us for this. He lost all of her money. And we have looked into it. He’s done this before. We tried to warn you about him from the beginning but you would not listen. Can’t you come over sometime and talk to us, without him?

Jan. 5, 2013 5:19 pm

Stop calling, you and mom. Eric and I have decided we both need to cut ties for now with our families. The toxicity is too much.

Jan. 5, 2013 6:00 pm

I understand. Just know that we will always be here for you, no matter what.

April 8, 2013, 5:00 pm

Your mom got the papers today. Eric is suing her? What is going on!? You two are taking this too far.

May 3, 2013, 9:12 pm

Eric says its just business. Your insurance can cover it and you wont’ have to pay anything. He says do not worry about it! Trust us for once!

May 3, 2013, 9:33 pm

We have told you from the beginning that he is not a good person. I don’t mean he’s not good enough for you, or you deserve better or any of that. He is not a good person, period. I dont know what he has done to convince you of this, but your mom is falling apart, Sam. We just can’t go on like this. We both love you so much, but we can’t do this.

May 29, 2013, 8:00 am

I just wanted to let you both know that Eric and I have decided to cut everyone off. Our families are toxic to us and it is best that we do not call, text or see you or his family again.

May 29, 2013 8:01 am

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May 29, 2013 11:04 am

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May, 29, 2013, 5:04 pm

Ok.

June, 5, 2016, 11:58 pm

Sam?!? I’ve tried calling so many times! Can you please pick up??? Your mom is sick and not doing well, we are at the hospital now.

June 6, 2016, 1:15 am

Sam, please pick up!

June 6, 2016, 1:19 am

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June 8, 2016, 4:33 pm

I don’t know if you’re getting these, or if you even care, but your mom is home now and doing better. Sam, she really wants to see you. If we can all just forget about everything, just for one day, please? Just come over, we won’t bring up anything, we just want to see you.

Sept. 9, 2016, 5:03 pm

Your mom is not doing well. She is back in the hospital. They are not sure she is going to make it. Sam, please come see us. Just this once. It is the last thing I will ever ask of you.

Sept. 9, 2016, 5:15 pm

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Sept 10, 2016 6:02 am

Sam, this might be the last chance, please. I have left voicemail after voicemail. Your mom just wants to see you. I swear, if you don’t to at least try to make it here, I will never talk to you again.

Sept. 15, 2016 7:09 pm

The wake is tomorrow, the funeral will be Saturday. Do not show up.

Jan. 22, 2021 6:03 pm

Dad…I’m sorry. Eric is gone now. He.. I mean, it doesn’t matter. I just. I can’t explain it, I am just so sorry.

Jan 24, 2021 7:03 pm

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Jan. 25 2021 4:25 pm

I should have listened and you guys were right. I knew you were right at the time too. I just, had to prove some things. And it got away from me.

March 3, 2023, 6:15 pm

I’m sorry. I love you. And I loved mom.

April 23, 2025, 4:19 pm

Dad?

April 23, 2025, 4:20 pm

Can you be here by dinner tomorrow? I’ll get Chesters.

April 23, 2025 4:21 pm

I’ll be there.