A/N: I'm trying things a little differently with this update... let me know
if you like! Thank you for the continuous replies: They are my motivating
factor when working on this piece. Enjoy!
From: hscott23usmc.us.gov To: Subject: Hey!! Sent: September 5, 2006 9:36am
Hey Luke!
Haven't heard from you in a few days- I hope you're not upset about things at the airport and the ride home... I've got a lot going on and it was just too overwhelming having to say good-bye to him, you know? I'm sorry about the way I acted...
The truth is... I'm pregnant Luke... I know... it came as a surprise to me too... Brooke probably already told you by now but I did want it to come from me. I'm not trying to hide anything from you. You're my best friend. I just... I don't even know really... I don't know how to deal with this...
Anyways, I just wanted to say I'm sorry... I have to get going... working with your mom this afternoon...TTYL. Hey, can you have Brooke call me? Tell Alex I love him.
Haley
From: nscott23usmc.us.gov To: hscott23usmc.us.gov Subject: Greetings From Iraq Sent: September 5, 2006 9:54am
Hey Hales!
Just wanted to let you know I've arrived safe and sound... so far, things are going well. We've set up camp and everyone is just getting to know each other right now. We'll get the rest of our orders next week some time.
I miss you like crazy and just wanted to say hi- let you know I'm thinking of you 24/7. Hare are thing at home? Still doing well with classes? I'm sure you are- it's foolish of me to even ask that... this is "Tutor Girl" I'm talking about. You're probably already a shoo-in for the Dean's List and you're only going on what? The third week of classes?
Well, I don't have much time but I just wanted to check in and let you know all's well! I'll be in touch!
Love you bunches, Your Husband
From: hscott23usmc.us.gov To: , Subject: Need A Favor Sent: September 5, 2006 12:48pm
Hey Guys!
Just wanted to ask a favor of both of you, since you're the closest to home! Can you guys keep an eye on Haley for me? Make sure she's holding up alright with me being gone? Just keep her busy and stuff... Jenny will be good with that. Just anything to keep her distracted!
I'm in Iraq now... it's kind of dull so far... we haven't seen any kind of action but we're doing some basic ground training and we plan to be on the grounds in warfare within the next two weeks... please don't tell Haley that... she'll worry too much.
Thanks so much guys, Nate
From: To: hscott23usmc.us.gov Subject: RE: Hey!! Sent: September 5, 2006 1:34pm
Hales
You're pregnant? Why didn't you just tell me? Didn't you think you could trust me??? Ugh... I don't know why I'm doing this to you. It's not like it's fair...Well, if you need anything- anything at all, just let me know okay? I promise I'll be there for your... anytime.
I left Brooke a message to call you... you'll probably hear from her after she's out of her night class and has Alex in bed... I've got a late practice so she's in charge of bedtime tonight.
He wanted "Aun Hay-yey" to know he said "hi."
Keep in touch, Luke
P.S. Hear anything from Nathan? How'd he take the baby news?
From: hscott23usmc.us.gov To: nscott23usmc.us.gov Subject: Greetings from Iraq!!! Sent: September 5, 2006 6:30pm
Hey Honey!
I got your email... glad we can keep in touch this way... it's so much faster than the mail... School is really keeping me busy... it's great though... honestly! My psych class is awesome!
How is it over there? Is it really hot? Like we'd been hearing? Or has the cool-down begun? Hopefully it's nice- not too hot, not too cold. It's gorgeous here- the perfect fall! It's a shame I'm doing it alone though. Remember last year? That drive we took through the mountains? That was incredible. I still remember every last detail of it!
I have to work this afternoon at the café. BTW, I'm so glad I decided to go to the community college and keep the apartment. It's working out really well. Your mom called yesterday, just to check in. I hope you don't mind, but I have her your email, just so she could keep in touch too. Karen and Keith are getting ready for the wedding... they're talking about a New Year's Eve one... that should be fun...
Anyways, I've got some homework to work on before I head in to Karen's. Love You, Haley
From: hscott23usmc.us.gov To: Subject: Hey!! Sent: September 5, 2006 9:36am
Hey Luke!
Haven't heard from you in a few days- I hope you're not upset about things at the airport and the ride home... I've got a lot going on and it was just too overwhelming having to say good-bye to him, you know? I'm sorry about the way I acted...
The truth is... I'm pregnant Luke... I know... it came as a surprise to me too... Brooke probably already told you by now but I did want it to come from me. I'm not trying to hide anything from you. You're my best friend. I just... I don't even know really... I don't know how to deal with this...
Anyways, I just wanted to say I'm sorry... I have to get going... working with your mom this afternoon...TTYL. Hey, can you have Brooke call me? Tell Alex I love him.
Haley
From: nscott23usmc.us.gov To: hscott23usmc.us.gov Subject: Greetings From Iraq Sent: September 5, 2006 9:54am
Hey Hales!
Just wanted to let you know I've arrived safe and sound... so far, things are going well. We've set up camp and everyone is just getting to know each other right now. We'll get the rest of our orders next week some time.
I miss you like crazy and just wanted to say hi- let you know I'm thinking of you 24/7. Hare are thing at home? Still doing well with classes? I'm sure you are- it's foolish of me to even ask that... this is "Tutor Girl" I'm talking about. You're probably already a shoo-in for the Dean's List and you're only going on what? The third week of classes?
Well, I don't have much time but I just wanted to check in and let you know all's well! I'll be in touch!
Love you bunches, Your Husband
From: hscott23usmc.us.gov To: , Subject: Need A Favor Sent: September 5, 2006 12:48pm
Hey Guys!
Just wanted to ask a favor of both of you, since you're the closest to home! Can you guys keep an eye on Haley for me? Make sure she's holding up alright with me being gone? Just keep her busy and stuff... Jenny will be good with that. Just anything to keep her distracted!
I'm in Iraq now... it's kind of dull so far... we haven't seen any kind of action but we're doing some basic ground training and we plan to be on the grounds in warfare within the next two weeks... please don't tell Haley that... she'll worry too much.
Thanks so much guys, Nate
From: To: hscott23usmc.us.gov Subject: RE: Hey!! Sent: September 5, 2006 1:34pm
Hales
You're pregnant? Why didn't you just tell me? Didn't you think you could trust me??? Ugh... I don't know why I'm doing this to you. It's not like it's fair...Well, if you need anything- anything at all, just let me know okay? I promise I'll be there for your... anytime.
I left Brooke a message to call you... you'll probably hear from her after she's out of her night class and has Alex in bed... I've got a late practice so she's in charge of bedtime tonight.
He wanted "Aun Hay-yey" to know he said "hi."
Keep in touch, Luke
P.S. Hear anything from Nathan? How'd he take the baby news?
From: hscott23usmc.us.gov To: nscott23usmc.us.gov Subject: Greetings from Iraq!!! Sent: September 5, 2006 6:30pm
Hey Honey!
I got your email... glad we can keep in touch this way... it's so much faster than the mail... School is really keeping me busy... it's great though... honestly! My psych class is awesome!
How is it over there? Is it really hot? Like we'd been hearing? Or has the cool-down begun? Hopefully it's nice- not too hot, not too cold. It's gorgeous here- the perfect fall! It's a shame I'm doing it alone though. Remember last year? That drive we took through the mountains? That was incredible. I still remember every last detail of it!
I have to work this afternoon at the café. BTW, I'm so glad I decided to go to the community college and keep the apartment. It's working out really well. Your mom called yesterday, just to check in. I hope you don't mind, but I have her your email, just so she could keep in touch too. Karen and Keith are getting ready for the wedding... they're talking about a New Year's Eve one... that should be fun...
Anyways, I've got some homework to work on before I head in to Karen's. Love You, Haley