Subject: New Neighbor
Hey, it’s me. This new guy moved in across the hall, Rick, and he is also in a long-distance relationship. Him and his girl have a very “open” relationship, he said. They know that they love each other most in the whole world (like me and you!), but they also know (Rick says—not me) that human life requires constant human contact. I definitely am not saying that I would like to do the same thing. No no no nononono. I hope that is not what you are getting from this. I am just saying…you know, like, Wow!, it’s amazing what some couples do! Rick’s coming over to hang tonight. Hugs.

Subject: Hangover surprise
Rick and I got totally drunk last night and he said he was too drunk to make it home (across the hall, whatever) so he stayed the night. Nothing happened if that is what you’re thinking (and why would you even think that?)! When I woke up this morning he was in his boxers making breakfast (Eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce!). How great is Rick?!?! We talked a lot last night. He’s a hairdresser and last night, when I mentioned his girlfriend, it was like he totally forgot what he told me. Weird, huh? Call me later.

Subject: Crazy night
A couple of kids I know were going to this singles only thing last night and practically begged me to come. It was so pathetic, everyone was hooking up and going in groups in rooms and all that. I’m so glad I have you and don’t have to deal with that anymore. I did have a really, really good time though. Sorry I missed your call this morning. I was home (where else would I be?)! I must’ve been in the shower—I thought I heard the phone ring! You sounded upset on the answering machine, like you were mad I take showers or something. Even though last night was awesome, it was not as awesome as when I’m with you. I’m so bored here. When do you visit next? I’ll call tonight.

Subject: Was I supposed to call you?
I got your message late last night. Totally forgot I was supposed to call you! I ran into that person I was telling you about a couple of days ago (the one who everyone thinks is so hot but I think is just all right) right before they were going to the movies and I was like, “No one should ever go to the movies alone! You should really get someone to go with you.” And they were like, “Why don’t you come?” And I was like, “Cool. A movie.” So we saw some stupid thing w/ Hugh Grant (what a smile on that guy!). Then this person was going to get something to eat by themselves, so again I was like, “No one should eat alone…blah blah blah.” So we went to Pizzeria Uno and split a pizza and talked about the movie. This person is really great (but no comparison to you—duh). I really miss you.

P.S.—Saw the doctor today. They said they can have “it” cleared up in under two months. The doc says that odds are you got it, too. Again, I’m sorry about that. Like I said, I have NO IDEA how I got it. In all honesty, I almost feel closer to you now—like our relationship has grown stronger. Isn’t cool how it hardly ever burns?

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