Songs in a Minor

How can I let you walk away, let you leave without a trace;
(Against All Odds ~ Phil Collins)

January 7, 2010

Dear Craig,

Hey, it's me, Ashley. I hear that your music is doing well. I'm glad that you're back on your feet. Actually I'm glad that you're alive basically. I didn't hear much of your rehab, but I know you're no longer on drugs and you're controlling your mood swings better. I'm proud of you. But not in a motherly way.

How are things? Are you with Ellie? Are you with Manny? Are you with anyone at all? Me? No, I'm not. Messy break-up with a slouch. Still in England though. I love it here, but I miss you guys in Toronto. Then again, you've moved to Los Angeles. Do you ever think about going back to Toronto? I do.

I'm going to be in Toronto for a few weeks, a month at tops. Would you come? I would like that. And maybe we can find some of our former friends? Jimmy? Ellie? I'd even settle for Paige or Manny, ha!

Tell me what you think of that.

Love,

Ashley Kerwin

January 16, 2010

Hey Ash!

It has been too long! As soon as I got your letter, I started writing one back! Ha, I guess you can say I've been too busy.

Now, where to begin with you? First, I still speak to Ellie. We're not dating, but she stops by whenever she can. She joined a band called Black Mist? Have you heard of them? They're good. Not as good as Downtown Sasquatch though. Kidding! They're great, seriously. Silas Lowry, the lead singer, actually did a soundtrack with Nickelback. He's a cool guy. And as for Manny, well I hear she's pregnant. She stays in LA as well, but she hasn't been home lately. I think the new guy keeps her pretty much busy. Well, of course they're busy if she's pregnant!

I'm sorry to hear about your break-up. Yvette and I broke up two days before Christmas. She didn't like Ellie being around. Oh well. Some friendships are worth it. Some people are such jerks, eh? Gold-diggers and jealous women. All jerks.

About your trip to Toronto, I'll be there. I have to go up to Calgary first to see Angie, but we can visit Toronto later. Maybe you should come with me to Calgary? Angie would love to see you again, even if she's getting "too big" for me. Ha-ha!

It was good to hear from you again and I hope this isn't the last time.

Sincerely,

Craig Manning