Dear Klempner Larry,

I wanted to drop you a couple of lines to apologise for my behaviour the last time we met.

I would like you to know that I regret my words to you and if I could take them back, I would.

I understand your reasons for leaving without saying goodbye but I wish it had been otherwise. I would have liked the opportunity to apologise face to face. Despite our past differences, for reasons we both understand well, I have come to regard you as a friend and I trust that can remain so.

You might like to know that Mitch was very pleased, delighted, overcome when she received your delivery. I think it is fair to say that she is looking forward to your return. In any case, I promised her I would let you know that she is wearing the ring.

Charlotte is well, as is Cara Deanna. When Cara cries, Charlotte is telling her not to be scared of the monsters. Grandad K will come and eat them.

I trust that your hunt for Juliana Diaz is progressing successfully. Baxter is, I am told, a wreck of a man. The doctors tried to save his hands but could do little. After Juliana’s attentions, there was too little left to repair. I understand that amputation is proposed but that Baxter is resisting that. If he refuses for too long, necrosis will kill him.

If there is any way in which we can assist you, do not hesitate to get in touch.

I would appreciate a reply to this message, however brief, even if just to confirm you have received it.

Best Regards,

James

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know what to say. I’m articulate enough face-to-face, but when

Is that enough?

I re-read my words.

Probably…

not as though he’s given

I hit Send.

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Klempner

all. After fifteen minutes, it vomits a small overnight case

low and the air

Could murder a beer…

ankles crossed, fishing my phone

Anything new?

message pops

Hmmm…

time we spoke, he blasted me out for fucking up his

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