Mom:

I'm sorry I ran away, but you can stop worrying, I'm safe in Seattle with your friends

Bling and Cindy. I understand now, or at least part of it. I want to understand everything,

though. You can't send e-mails here, so if you want me to come home, send me a letter

saying so, and I will come. But if you don't mind, I would like to stay here and learn

more about the past. I will get Bling to enroll me in school, or, if need be, I'll get a job. I

am sorry I made you worry; I miss you and Patrick.

Love,

Nicolas

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