Here I am. Who would have thought that the mighty son of Zeus, slayer of Hera's monster, defender of the innocents...would sit by a grave at the crack of dawn at write a letter to the dead. If anyone knew they'd probably think I've lost my mind. But I have to, Deianeira, I have to. I need you at my side. You've always been more than a wife to me. You've been my loyal sidekick. In every gruel battle, Iolaus always watched my back, but it was the thought of you and of the kids that watched my spirit.
Deianeira, do you remember the time I came to bring back Persephone, and visited you at the Elysian Fields? Probably not, I asked Hades to erase that memory. That visit I promised you that no matter how long it takes, we will aventually be together. That promise still stands , Deianeira, and there are times when I feel that every second that goes by is too long a time to wait.
When I was a kid, Hades once told me that the spirit of the dead can see the living from the other side. I hope you can see me , my Deianeira. I do believe that I would have made you proud.
It's a hard time now, Dieaneira. No, I can already see that look you always had whenever I told you that someone needed me or that something happened. None of that. This time I am the one in need of help, but I do not think that anyone can provide me with the help I need.
My trouble is simple, I'm lonely. Iolaus is my best friend and more than a loyal sidekick but he has a life of his own to lead. And even though we spend a lot of time together, at night , by the fire, I need someone to hig, to hold. Somehow I just don't think that Iolaus would appriciate me hugging him.
I'm lonely, Deianeira, and there is no one in the world who can cure that. I need you. I need the kids. I need the home we built together. Only the thoughts of that help me get through these lonely nights.
I can imagine the concerned look on your face, so let me reasure you, I do not lack company, men and woman, and don'y you turn like my mother. All she ever talks about is me getting remarried, and I think Iolaus is throwing some pretty delibrate remarks on the subject as well. But how can I? I don't seem to be able to find a woman who would share her life with me. and it's not that I didn't meet enough women. I have, I even loved a few. But it was never the same.
Whenever I was with them , whenever I felt their kiss upon my lips, I would close my eyes and wish it was you. That's my problem Deianeira, and not even the gods can bring me the cure. Not that they would have anyways. You are the only one who can cure me. So here I am , sitting at dawn by your gravem and writing a letter this letter to the woman who captured my heart and never let go, not even in death.
So , now, I guess I should tell you why and how this letter got to you. After all it is not ordiary that one can write a letter to his decedent beloved ones. Yes, I know, my love, you want to hear about me, but I can go on about myself without the tears filling my eyes, and I can't cry, not today. Not on the day we married. I promised myself that a long time ago, I can't bring grief to the happiest day in my life. But, here, I babble on, when I should tell you how you got this letter and how you can answer, you will answer, won't you?
Well, Hades told you about Persephone, he told me he did. So, he and Demeter, decided that as a thanks, I can write a letter to you and recive an answer one time. I know it's not what we hoped for, but that's the best they'll do. Persephone will bring this to you. She goe sdown to Hades in a few days. She will get your answer to Hades, he will bring it to me.
Deianeira, I don't have much time left. The sun is rising and Iolaus and I have to go. We are going to visit my brither Iphicles. He is now the chosen succesor of Jason, thus king of Corinth. He is married to a beautiful girl named Rena. Iolaus is still leading a life of a warrior, you know, many women, in every village we come across. My mother got remarried though, to Jason. I know, I couldn't believe it my self at first.
And now I get to the reason for this letter. I want, no, I need, to tell you how I feel. You are, and I've told you that countless times before, the only woman with possesion of my heart. Now I realize that. None of the women I met could ever begin to undo your grip at my heart. I don't think I really want them to.
Deianeira, I love you. Your face, your smile are the last views I see each night, and the one thing I want to wake up to is your embrace.
I love you my Deianeira, I do. I always have, I always will. I love you more with each morning that passes. And every woman I meet bears the proof that there was only one perfect woman im the world, and I had her, I had you.
The sun's rising. Iolaus will come to look for me any minute now. Tell the kids I love them, don't let them forget me. Tell them I think about them , and I miss them, miss them more than I thought was possible.
I can see Iolaus' figure near the house. I better go to him if we ever want to make it to Corinth today. I want you to know, Deianeira, that I will never forget you. I love you and I put every woman I meet in second place. Second to the most perfect woman I have ever met. The woman who changed my life. You.
Be well, my Deianeira, and know that deep in my heart, your eternal memory remains alive. I cherish it , Deianeira, as I cherish my love for you.
So long, my love, until the blessed day we meet again.
Your ever loving husband,
Hercules
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