#dunnewithyou

MARCH 13TH, 1974

Dear Baby Dunne, 

Your daddy left on his first big tour today. The first of many, if the world is as crazy about him as I am. As crazy about him as I know you’ll be… I’m used to documenting things by taking photos, so bear with me. Your dad is the one who’s good with words. I just thought maybe when you’re older you’d want to know what it was like when we were young. 

I had to stay behind because a rock and roll tour and babies aren’t really the best combination when you think about it. Right now, I’m loving the peace and quiet. All those boys under one roof really got to Aunt Karen and I after a while. I feel so bad for sending her out with them all alone. She’s doing what she loves and I’m so proud.  I’m definitely going to miss them all pretty quickly, though. I’ll miss Warren’s go with the flow way of living and your Uncle Graham’s ability to light up a room. I’ll miss Karen’s unwavering friendship. From the moment I met her, she’s been there for me whenever I needed her. It’s like she knows how I’m feeling when we’ve only exchanged one look. Find friends like that. I’ll miss Eddie and how he’s always been there for me, rain or shine. And your dad… I’ll miss waking up to him every morning. How he writes little songs for every little thing we do, like going grocery shopping (he’s a nerd, don’t tell anyone). He’s doing what he loves though, and I would never prevent him from doing that. 

This is just between you and I, baby, but since we moved to California, I’ve felt a little lost. I wasn’t sure of my purpose here. It was wonderful seeing your dad and uncle’s dreams come true, but I never really had a dream like that. 

Until I found out I was having you. 

I think I was meant to be your mama. I don’t even know you and I’m already completely in love with you. I keep thinking of all the things that your dad and I are going to be able to teach you and share with you. I can’t wait to meet you and see who you become. I am proud of you, no matter what.

So, I’m sitting here wondering what I’m going to do on my first night alone in a big city that I just moved to, and I decided to write a love letter to the most important person in my life. You.

  It’s you and me, kid. I love you forever.

Love, 

Mama 

P.S. This is the only picture from mama and daddy’s wedding. Uncle Warren really dropped the ball. You can let him know I said that, too. 

"that's  a  story  for  another  time.  trust  me."  leave  it  for  chozen  to  go  around  telling  new  students  that  they  were  in  a  deathmatch  when  both  of  them  are  walking  and  talking  with  ease.  really,  he  thinks  he  does  that  to  prop  him  up  in  the  eyes  of  others.  "first  the  basics  and  if  your  father  agrees  to  sign  my  copy  of  aurora,  then  i'll  invite  you  all  to  diner  and  tell  the  story."  besides,  it  was  time  julia  met  the  family  if  she  is  meant  to  be  around  the  dojo  and  likely  join,  hopefully.  and  daniel  never  waits  a  time  to  just  go  and  make  a  diner  for  two.  "you  can  invite  your  uncle  graham  too.  my  ma'  thought  he  was  adorable."

𝐢 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮. / @dunnewithyou !

birdie didn’t know when she’d reached the age that she would be invited to a party celebrating the golden days of runner records, but here she was. it had been twenty years since the release of her first album, and she was one of the artists being celebrated that very night — along with a few others, billy dunne being one of them. she can see the resemblance between him and julia, and she can’t help but smile at the girl in front of her. she looked just like her mother too, which pulled on her heart stings a little.

"Oh there's no way." Joan says as she walks up to where Julia is setting up for Karen's interview. She had wanted to stop by and make sure everything was alright to see how things were going before busying herself to give them space to work. Karen had told Joan all about this interview all about the work Julia was doing and she just had to see. She uses bringing out tea for Julia and Karen as an excuse, smiling as she sets down a mug for Julia to later take.

"There's no way you remember this but I met you quite a few times when you were little. I was there for the last leg of the tour." She had supported Karen when she had her abortion and when her relationship blew up. She had also been to many of the earlier shows just because she love seeing Karen perform. "I'm Joan Lane and you are all grown up. It's so nice to meet you again, Julia."

✉️ ➡ @dunnewithyou, surprise in my spotify wrapped: stayaway (acoustic) by muna.