Dear Tobacco,

When my Mom called me at work this morning to tell me about Eric I filled in her words for her; "He died last night, didn't he..." and soon she choked out "Yes."

It was probably the saddest moment I've been through for a long time.

Later she told me that she felt it last night, I think in a stronger way than I did. She knew, and so this morning she sat talking to him as the sun rose. It wasn't long before she got the call from Dee.

I IM'd Jon to call me at work, and told him over the phone. I've only known for 2 hours now, yet this morning seems to have lasted forever.

I just thought I'd let you know.