Note: This is a cowritten story with MaryAnnefan4Life and it is her idea. If you are confused about this story, feel free to go to her profile to see the first one since this is a sequel. Enjoy

I was at home doing some laundry when I thought of something. My wife, Lori Beth was out grocery shopping while I was doing the chores.

My name is Richie Cunningham. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I have grown up here. I was thinking of writing a letter to a few friends of ours. They live in the East Coast.

To tell the truth, the letter I was going to start writing was to our contest winners from sweepstakes. We have become good friends and have stayed in contact ever since.

Yes, Lori Beth was also included in the fun. It was quite a blast. Even my friends had a great time, which is a good sign.

Lori Beth isn't due home anytime soon, so it gave me the chance to have some more privacy and do so. The children are at school, so that is why I have some free time at the moment.

When I ran the laundry machine, I went to the office and grabbed a pencil and some paper and began to write.

I like writing. I did study journalism while I was in college and was in the high school newspaper.

Here is what I wrote in the letter:

Hello, girls.

My friends and I have been thinking about you recently. We also keep talking about all of the fun we had during your two – weeks visit here in Milwaukee.

It would be fun to see each other again sometime, I think.

I have kept busy ever since you left to return to Stoneybrook. I hope –

I stopped there because Lori Beth had returned from her errands she had to do.

I got up from the desk chair and walked out of the office to greet my wife.

"Hi, Lori Beth. I missed you today," I said.

"I wasn't gone very long for you to say that," she replied.

"I know, but I said it anyway," I told her.

"With the kids in school, I happen to think you probably goofed off," she said.

"No, I didn't goof off. I did the chores all day, but it was mostly laundry. You know it needs to be done," I told her.

"I know. I can take over if you want me to," she said.

"That sounds like a good idea. I was in the office anyway," I replied.

"So that's where you came from?" she asked.

"Yes," I answered.

"What were you doing there?" Lori Beth asked me.

"Writing a letter to Mary Anne and her friends. You do remember them, don't you?" I asked.

"Sure I do. I especially think about that Kayla girl," Lori Beth answered.

"I have been thinking about her too. I know Mary Anne and her friends would be excited to receive a letter from me," I told her.

"I would think so also," Lori Beth agreed.

"Would you like me to read you the letter I just started when I am done?" I asked her.

"Sure. I would like to hear it," she answered.

"I am not very far," I said, then added, "I was starting on it when you walked in."

"Sorry if I disturbed you from writing," she said.

"No, that's okay. You didn't bother me anyway," I told her.

I headed back to the office after I kissed Lori Beth. It was time to get back to that letter. Here is what else I added:

I hope you all are doing well. So is everyone else. We hope to see you again sometime soon.

You girls are awesome with your talents when we first met.

I think I remember discussing this with you before going back to Stoneybrook that it was our turn to come out there and visit with you.

I don't want you to bother about paying for plane tickets if we decide to come out.

Maybe you could show us around town if we do get invited to see you again.

This time we would be seeing each other without any contest sweepstakes involved. Thanks to the contest, we all made friends with each other. I guess that was the whole point.

I haven't seen or talked with my other friends recently, so I will be the only one writing this letter to you this time.

Joanie is doing well. She and Chachi are the only ones I have been seeing lately besides my mother and father. I am sure they are thinking of you also.

I should end this letter now before you girls get too bored reading such a long letter. Hugs from all of us.

Sincerely,

Richie

I finished writing the letter and found an envelope. Before I addressed it, I walked out of the office so Lori Beth could hear what I had to say this time.

She isn't that interested in writing like I am, but I do it for fun. I never really enjoyed writing fiction stuff, so I mostly write stuff that happens in real life.

I found my wife still in the living room. She had the news on when I came over.

"I just finished writing that letter. Would you like to hear it?" I asked.

"Yes, you can read it to me. I'd like to hear what you wrote this time," she told me.

She gave me her full attention while I read my letter.

When I finished reading it, I asked, "Well, what do you think?"

"I like it. I hope they don't get bored reading a long letter like you just mentioned," she answered.

"Is there anything you would like to add before I send it in the mail?" I asked her.

"No. I will do that next time," she said.

So I left the living room once more so I could address the envelope. I ended up sending it to Mallory's house.

When I finished addressing and licking the envelope, I walked back to the living room.

"I am going to mail this letter now," I told her.

"Okay. I should start thinking about making dinner soon. Richie Jr. and Sara are staying at a friend's house until then. I hope you don't mind," she said.

"Of course I don't. I will see you shortly," I said and walked out to mail my letter.