Pay attention to the names in the email and the dates. ;) The whole chapter is a big e-mail exchange and it covers a lot of Edward's first few months in New York.
Did you get my card?
Did you read my love letter?
Did it touch your heart?
When you read my love letter
I hope these,
Hope these words find you in the perfect mood
I wrote this letter according to my love for you
So I hope this paper will travel safely to where you are
Because the melody is custom made for your heart
Though near or far I will find a way to send my love
Only pray that it don't come back return to sender
If you are reading this I hope that things are well
And you can text me back, you can write me back
Just check your mail
R Kelly – Love Letter
From: Edward Cullen
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: August 7, 2014 at 11:45 AM
Subject: PRESENT :-)
Doctor Whitlock,
I'm going crazy in the big city. I need a visit from a professional I know.
Check your mail box in a few days. By mail box I mean that rectangular thing in front of your house. Or maybe you'll have to go to the post office to get it up? (haha! See what I did there?) Not really sure how this works.
You're never going to believe where I found work! You'll freak!
Love,
Edward
PS: Did I mention the disadvantage of living with a drag queen is she likes everything spotless? I might have dropped tomato sauce on the couch (light yellow, mind you) and she screamed at me for half an hour straight. Then I made the mistake to remind her (or is it him? It's still confusing how to address Seth, and I know him for months. I mean I met him once a long time ago…but…back to the point.) Where was I? Right, I reminded her she needs her voice to sing and I got another lecture.
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Edward Cullen
Date: August 7, 2014 at 2:02 PM
Subject: RE: PRESENT :-)
Pretty Boy,
Long time, no talk (insert sarcasm). How many e-mails do you have to send me every day? I think you topped all records yesterday. Near 100?
Post office? Does that thing still exist? Anyway, what are you sending me?
You found work in a place that would make me freak? Do I need a plane ticket to spank some sense into you?
And stop complaining about your housemate. I know you like him deep down inside.
By the way, Alec showed me the video when you and Seth got drunk and sang. You're quite adorable.
Jasper Whitlock
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Edward Cullen
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: August 7, 2014 at 2:10 PM
Subject: RE: PRESENT :-)
It's a surprise! I know you hate them. I still remember your last birthday, but can you be a good sport this year? And I know there's another week or so until the fateful day, but I had to get this to you.
WHAT? Alec showed you the video? The fuck? I'm gone for a little over a month and you're suddenly good buddies with my best friend? Nah. I'm not too upset. I'm good buddies with your bestie too. :-P
As for the job…well, I'm working at the club Seth sings. I wait tables. Isn't that cool? I get lots of hefty tips because I'm cute.
I miss you. You love the 100+ emails from me. Don't complain.
Love you,
Edward
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Edward Cullen
Date: August 7, 2014 at 2:25 PM
Subject: RE: PRESENT :-)
Pretty Boy,
Stop distracting me. I have work to do.
And if you need me professionally, you need to make an appointment. And I ain't cheap. Capisce?
Jasper Whitlock
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Edward Cullen
Date: August 11, 2014 at 7:10 AM
Subject: wow
I hope you're waking up to this email, Pretty Boy. It's going to ruin your day, just like you ruined mine. I fucking hate Mondays and surprises!
Do I look like a fucking BREEDER to you? How the fuck do you even have pictures of me? No, don't tell me. Your new BBF, Peter Peterson. And Riley, that traitor.
There is a reason there are NO personal effects in my empty, dull office. I'm not Riley to decorate every available space just because it's pretty to have colors in your life. Monochromy rules.
Jasper Whitlock
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Edward Cullen
Date: August 11, 2014 at 7:13 AM
Subject: wow
You know the digital picture frame is sitting on my desk and I'm staring at the photos you put there and I miss you more than I thought possible.
Jasper Whitlock
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Edward Cullen
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: August 11, 2014 at 12:12 PM
Subject: RE: wow
I just woke up. Thankfully, I read the second email first.
I knew you'd like it.
Talk to you later…much later…when I'm human again and when my head has stopped pounding.
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Edward Cullen
Date: August 11, 2014 at 12:15 AM
Subject: GASP
You've been drinking, Mr. Cullen?
Waking up at noon….ah, these were the days.
Now (or when your hangover is cured) tell me all the details. Was he hot? Did you think of poor little me when you fucked him?
Jasper Whitlock
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Edward Cullen
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: August 11, 2014 at 5:29 PM
Subject: RE: GASP
I must still be asleep. What the fuck are you talking about?
Who did I fuck? I've been slaving (in a BAD way) at Sirens. That's the club Seth sings at. Nikki was sick with flu (in the summer, I KNOW. She's one of a kind.) I took a double shift and got home at six. And crashed.
I was hoping you were fucking enough for both of us. Or are we exclusive? We still need to define our relationship…partnership….whatever.
Edward
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Edward Cullen
Date: August 11, 2014 at 5:45 PM
Subject: RE: GASP
Oh, sucks for you. Don't overwork yourself. I hope this job is for now—until school starts. I forbid you to work and go to college.
Jasper Whitlock (Pretty Boy's partner)
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Edward Cullen
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: August 11, 2014 at 5:50 PM
Subject: RE: GASP
I'm squealing! I saw the change in your name.
Can I call you? I miss your voice, and the last we spoke you turned to conversation into phone sex. Not complaining, but you know…
And you don't get to order me around. Of course I'll keep my job.
Edward (Goldilocks' partner)
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Edward Cullen
Date: August 11, 2014 at 5:55 PM
Subject: RE: GASP
What did you just call me? Don't make me come there and spank you, little boy.
No phone calls for the naughty twink.
Jasper Whitlock (Pretty Boy's partner)
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Edward Cullen
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: August 11, 2014 at 5:58 PM
Subject: RE: GASP
Promise, promises.
Goldilocks. Whitlock Goldilocks. It rhythms.
Edward (Goldilocks' partner)
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Edward Cullen
Date: August 11, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Subject: RE: GASP
Immature little brat.
Jasper Whitlock (Pretty Boy's partner)
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Edward Cullen
To: Alec Lerman
Date: August 25, 2014 at 1:25 PM
Subject: OMG
Alec, I still can't believe Jasper brought you here.
See? He's not so bad.
It was THE BEST weekend I had here so far. I already miss you. Next time you come, we'll go to Broadway. It's your dream, after all. Just the two of us. I promise.
Send me all the pics you took!
Hugs and kisses,
Edward (Goldilocks' partner)
PS: I'm really sorry for the mess. We weren't expecting guests. I hope you didn't have a terrible time sharing the room with Seth. Again, I'm sorry.
PPS: Kiss your aunts from me. And thank Jane again for finding me a great housemate. Small world, huh? Told you, you'd remember Seth from Rainbow.
From: Edward Cullen
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: August 25, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Subject: my darling
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
That was one amazing surprise! God, I still can't believe you were here! You have no idea how happy I am!
And you brought Alec along. Have I mentioned how much I love you, Jasper? A LOT.
Make sure to take some of the pictures he took and complete the collection on your birthday present.
Love,
Edward (Goldilocks' partner) — that's you, in case you forgot
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Edward Cullen
Date: August 25, 2014 at 2:30 PM
Subject: my darling crazy TWINK
(note the change in the subject, dear)
I'm glad I could surprise you. It took a lot of persuasion on my part to convince the dykes to allow little Alec to accompany me. Of course, no one is immune to my charming personality, not even the great scary munchers.
You're coming home for Christmas. That's a request.
Jasper Whitlock (Pretty Boy's partner)
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Peter Peterson
Date: August 25, 2014 at 3:10 PM
Subject: stop calling
I've been crazy busy since I got in my office.
Beer. Tonight. Rainbow.
Jasper Whitlock (Pretty Boy's partner)
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Peter Peterson
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: August 25, 2014 at 3:15 PM
Subject: RE: stop calling
Excuse me for being worried for you. The last time you took off without a word was because your dear old pa needed you. Did you go down there again?
Why did you have the phone off over the weekend?
And seriously? Pretty Boy's partner? Can you be any more obvious?
Peter Peterson
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Peter Peterson
Date: August 25, 2014 at 5:48 PM
Subject: SHIT
You're forbidden to tell anyone about the change in my name! Fuck. It was stupid do put it there to begin with.
Seeing it's almost six, meet me at my car? I'll tell you all about my weekend over a Leffe. It's not as bad as you expect.
Jasper Whitlock
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Edward Cullen
Date: August 25, 2014 at 5:52 PM
Subject: PRETTY BOY
Why didn't you say I still had that silly addition to my name? Pete is never going let it go! NEVER! You have no idea how insistent he can be.
Fuck.
Wish me luck. I'm going to explain why I haven't been around this weekend.
Jasper Whitlock
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Peter Peterson
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: August 25, 2014 at 5:55 PM
Subject: RE: SHIT
See you at the car, Pretty Boy's partner. You're never going to hear the end of this.
I'm happy for you, by the way.
Are you on the way to the car? You know I hate waiting.
Peter Peterson
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Edward Cullen
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: August 25, 2014 at 10:45 PM
Subject: RE: PRETTY BOY
WOW. You afraid of Peter? No way! Btw, sorry. Just saw this since I took an early shift. I hate early shifts. I miss all the fun.
Now I'm home like a good little boy. (I'm onto you! I know you talked to Sammy to change my schedule. I hate you.)
I hope you have fun with Peter.
Love,
Edward (in solitude for you, I'm dropping the nickname too)
From: Edward Cullen
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: October 10, 2014 at 11:55 PM
Subject: hi
What's up? You haven't answered my last ten hundred emails? Get bored?
Let me know if you're okay.
I'm well. Classes are going well.
I miss you.
Call me, Jasper. Please.
Love,
Edward
From: Edward Cullen
To: Peter Peterson
Date: October 29, 2014 at 7:32 AM
Subject: Peter!
You're my last hope. By the way, it took a lot of skill to find your email. (Thank God Jasper forwarded me of these funny video you sent him some time ago)
I didn't write to tell you about your videos.
Where the fuck is Jasper? We haven't talked in over a month! Is he okay? Is he sick of me? Can't he just tell me it's over like a normal person, and not act like ten year old?
Tell me he's okay, Peter. (You should answer your phone too, btw) I don't call just to hear your voice.
Edward (very concerned)
From: Peter Peterson
To: Edward Cullen
Date: October 29, 2014 at 8:03 AM
Subject: RE: Peter!
Stop worrying, kiddo. Jazz is fine.
He's been crazy busy. His old man finally snuffed it. So he's been home doing all the preparations needed.
And since he returned we've been interviewing people to replace Alice.
I'll let him know you asked of him.
Take care!
Peter Peterson
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Edward Cullen
To: Peter Peterson
Date: October 29, 2014 at 8:10 AM
Subject: RE: Peter!
Oh shit! I guess he's upset to some extent. That man was his father, right? Tell him to call me, please.
And why are you replacing Alice? Is she okay?
Edward
From: Peter Peterson
To: Edward Cullen
Date: October 29, 2014 at 8:16 AM
Subject: RE: Peter!
He's going to call you in five so you better answer. I hope you're not in class.
Alice is going to leave on maternity break in a few months. Don't tell me Jasper didn't tell you. You didn't hear it from me, but he agreed with her crazy idea. Seriously. You didn't hear it from me.
Peter Peterson
PsyD at Brandon, Peterson & Whitlock Clinic
From: Jasper Whitlock
To: Edward Cullen
Date: December 20, 2014 at 11:52 PM
Subject: sweet pea
Did you get my last email with your plane ticket?
In other news, you'll never guess who I bumped into at the store! Your mother! Did that get your attention?
Are you sleeping? Considering it's midnight, I bet you are.
Or are you making me proud?
I might be drunk, because I just saw what I wrote in the subject line. I'm sure you're laughing right now.
Anyway…I'll try sleeping in my big, cold, empty bed. I miss you. A lot.
It was a mistake to let you go to New York. Fuck it! I can't do this, Pretty Boy.
Sappy Jasper
Sent from Android
From: Edward Cullen
To: Jasper Whitlock
Date: December 21, 2014 at 9:05 AM
Subject: Sappy blond god
I miss you too, you fool!
Yes, I got the ticket. First class, really? I must have done something right to get such a nice present.
I'm all packed and Seth will drive me to the airport later. Are you going to wait for me with one of these cardboard signs? But don't write Pretty Boy on it. Who knows how many pretty boys you'll attract that way? With my luck, I'll find you swamped in pretty boys and I'll have to beat them away.
Of course I was sleeping when I got your last email, and the previous three. You shouldn't drink and email. Seriously. You'll be so embarrassed when you re-read them. One of them was filled with many "I love you" and heart emoticons.
I love you too! I can't wait until tonight. Seven this evening can't come fast enough.
Your sweet pea (you had it coming)
PS: your first email (I think you were still sober), you said something about a present. I'm excited to see it!