Authors Notes: I'm so happy that you guys like this one so far. I'll be returning to the other one soon, seeing as how I'm almost done with chapter 9.
This chapter is dedicated to AL, because when I got home from SciOly today and logged onto Glitterbomb to check my email, there were tons of story alerts that made me all happy. :
Now without further ado, chapter two (or three depending on how you look at things)
2. The Second Round of Letters
June 30, 2004:
Grace:
Wow. Sounds like you're having fun. Just stay hidden in the guest room for 15 more days, and then you can come back to Arcadia. Away from the 'pop music pink clothing hell'. I'm sure you're not adopted. You're just different. I can't send you kitchen knives and explosives, because I don't have them, and it's for the safty of you and your cousins. Just keep saying 15 more days. Then you can come home to Arcadia. God, it's borning here without you and Adam. I even miss nerd boy. We haven't heard from him since he left, and mom is convinced that something happened to him. He hasn't happened to write you, has he? Heh. And don't cut your throat, you'll make it through this difficult time in your life. Sorry, I've been watching a lot of Oprah, Murry, Dr. Phil, all those day time shows. Have you heard from Adam? He says an art professer at NYU wants to check out his work. That's so cool. I guess his trip is paying off. Well, I have to get to work now, talk to you later.
Love,
Joan
*
June 30, 2004:
Joan-
How's life in Arcadia? I could tell you all about what's going on in Flordia, but you would fall asleep. I would have written sooner, but it's been so busy here. Glynis showed up on the second day, so that was cool. And now I have to go to another class, so I'll write more later.
-Luke
*
June 30, 2004:
Grace -
How's California, yo? Did Lana, Cristina and Marissa try to give you a make over again? Have you talked to Jane yet? This trip to New York isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I was at the campus art department, and a professer started talking to me, and asked to see some of my stuff. I had Jane take some pictures and mail them to me. After I got them I went back to the dude and showed them to him and he said that I had great potential. I accually sold some work, yo. And I heard him talking about a scholarship. I think that's the reason my dad wanted me to come. Because I don't want to go to college, and this might encourage me. I've got to go.The address to the hotel is on the envelope, write back.
-Adam
*
July 1, 2004:
Girardi-
Oh yes. I'm having loads of fun. And you have no way of knowing that I'm not adopted. Why would the geek write me Girardi? What are you getting at? Oprah, Murry and Dr. Phil, I think you need an intervention. Remember what happened the last time a Girardi watched Dr. Phil? I got a letter from you and Rove on the same day, which resulted on a pun about my social life. His trip may be paying off, but mine, ugh. Why does my father insist on making me go to this house every summer with these people that hate me and that I hate? You know how I wasonly suposed to have 13 days left in this hole? My flight was cancled. I'll be back on the 21. 7 days before Rove. Looks like you'll be spending more time alone than you thought.
-Grace
*
July 1, 2004:
Luke-
The family was starting to worry about you. So you're having fun at nerd camp? At least one person I know is enjoying their summer vacation. Adam's is paying off, and Grace is going crazy. So Glynis showed up at camp? I saw that one coming. The lovebirds together again. Mom, dad and Kev send their love. If you get any time between classes, write back. The house isn't the same without you. Kev's always out with Rebecca, dad's always at work, and mom's looking for her summer job since school's closed, so it's usually just me and day time TV. Remember that time you were sick and watching Dr. Phil? It's sort of like that. I've started giving Grace advice I heard on day time TV. I have it bad dude. I can't wait for someone to come back to this town.
Love,
Joan
*
July 1, 2004:
Rove -
California is fine. The house I'm staying in? Sucks. Yes the evil trio tried to give me a make over. Again. Why wont they just leave me alone?! You and Joan both sent me letter at the same time, so I'm starting to get a hand cramp from all the writing. I'd hate to admit it, but someone at NYC likeing your stuff is kind of cool. We all know you don't want to go to college, but we're starting Junior year, and if you could get a scholarship, that'd be cool. I've hidden myself in the guest room, where I'm staying, and there is a loud pounding at the door and the sound of a squeeky 10 year old saying 'Grace... Let me in!' in which I respond 'Leave me alone Cristina!' so the twelve year old tries. 'Go away Marissa!' and lastly? The fourteen year old tries to get in. I may kill them all. Turns out I'm only getting back 7 days before you. See you at the end of the month. I've got to go defend my turf. See ya Rove.
-Grace
This chapter is dedicated to AL, because when I got home from SciOly today and logged onto Glitterbomb to check my email, there were tons of story alerts that made me all happy. :
Now without further ado, chapter two (or three depending on how you look at things)
2. The Second Round of Letters
June 30, 2004:
Grace:
Wow. Sounds like you're having fun. Just stay hidden in the guest room for 15 more days, and then you can come back to Arcadia. Away from the 'pop music pink clothing hell'. I'm sure you're not adopted. You're just different. I can't send you kitchen knives and explosives, because I don't have them, and it's for the safty of you and your cousins. Just keep saying 15 more days. Then you can come home to Arcadia. God, it's borning here without you and Adam. I even miss nerd boy. We haven't heard from him since he left, and mom is convinced that something happened to him. He hasn't happened to write you, has he? Heh. And don't cut your throat, you'll make it through this difficult time in your life. Sorry, I've been watching a lot of Oprah, Murry, Dr. Phil, all those day time shows. Have you heard from Adam? He says an art professer at NYU wants to check out his work. That's so cool. I guess his trip is paying off. Well, I have to get to work now, talk to you later.
Love,
Joan
*
June 30, 2004:
Joan-
How's life in Arcadia? I could tell you all about what's going on in Flordia, but you would fall asleep. I would have written sooner, but it's been so busy here. Glynis showed up on the second day, so that was cool. And now I have to go to another class, so I'll write more later.
-Luke
*
June 30, 2004:
Grace -
How's California, yo? Did Lana, Cristina and Marissa try to give you a make over again? Have you talked to Jane yet? This trip to New York isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I was at the campus art department, and a professer started talking to me, and asked to see some of my stuff. I had Jane take some pictures and mail them to me. After I got them I went back to the dude and showed them to him and he said that I had great potential. I accually sold some work, yo. And I heard him talking about a scholarship. I think that's the reason my dad wanted me to come. Because I don't want to go to college, and this might encourage me. I've got to go.The address to the hotel is on the envelope, write back.
-Adam
*
July 1, 2004:
Girardi-
Oh yes. I'm having loads of fun. And you have no way of knowing that I'm not adopted. Why would the geek write me Girardi? What are you getting at? Oprah, Murry and Dr. Phil, I think you need an intervention. Remember what happened the last time a Girardi watched Dr. Phil? I got a letter from you and Rove on the same day, which resulted on a pun about my social life. His trip may be paying off, but mine, ugh. Why does my father insist on making me go to this house every summer with these people that hate me and that I hate? You know how I wasonly suposed to have 13 days left in this hole? My flight was cancled. I'll be back on the 21. 7 days before Rove. Looks like you'll be spending more time alone than you thought.
-Grace
*
July 1, 2004:
Luke-
The family was starting to worry about you. So you're having fun at nerd camp? At least one person I know is enjoying their summer vacation. Adam's is paying off, and Grace is going crazy. So Glynis showed up at camp? I saw that one coming. The lovebirds together again. Mom, dad and Kev send their love. If you get any time between classes, write back. The house isn't the same without you. Kev's always out with Rebecca, dad's always at work, and mom's looking for her summer job since school's closed, so it's usually just me and day time TV. Remember that time you were sick and watching Dr. Phil? It's sort of like that. I've started giving Grace advice I heard on day time TV. I have it bad dude. I can't wait for someone to come back to this town.
Love,
Joan
*
July 1, 2004:
Rove -
California is fine. The house I'm staying in? Sucks. Yes the evil trio tried to give me a make over. Again. Why wont they just leave me alone?! You and Joan both sent me letter at the same time, so I'm starting to get a hand cramp from all the writing. I'd hate to admit it, but someone at NYC likeing your stuff is kind of cool. We all know you don't want to go to college, but we're starting Junior year, and if you could get a scholarship, that'd be cool. I've hidden myself in the guest room, where I'm staying, and there is a loud pounding at the door and the sound of a squeeky 10 year old saying 'Grace... Let me in!' in which I respond 'Leave me alone Cristina!' so the twelve year old tries. 'Go away Marissa!' and lastly? The fourteen year old tries to get in. I may kill them all. Turns out I'm only getting back 7 days before you. See you at the end of the month. I've got to go defend my turf. See ya Rove.
-Grace
