To: brightballdude27
From: hannahbanana006
Wednesday, July 20th, 2005 10:17 am
Subject: How I feel

Bright-
I'm sorry about all the things that happened since the 4th of July. I know we're working through this, but I just wanted to make it solid. Getting my feelings out on paper, in this case a computer screen, make me feel like it's more real. I don't know where my head was. You were there for me when I didn't really know anyone in Everwood and everything was going on with my family. You allowed me into your heart and that isn't something you did for many other girls, I know. I've never known a guy like you, Bright. I hope when I come back in September that you'll be able to forgive me.

Hannah

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To: hannahbanana006
From: brightballdude27
Friday, July 22nd, 2005 11:29 pm
Subject: Re: How I feel

Oh, Hannah. How long do you think I could actually stay mad at you? Sorry, it took me a bit to reply.

But, like you said I've never let a girl know me like you do. It's weird and I'm not quite sure how to deal with it sometimes but Amy says that's the way love is. I can't wait for you to come back. September can't come any sooner.

Brighton

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To: brightballdude27
From: hannahbanana006
Monday, August 1st, 2005 8:36pm
Subject: I'm really bad at thinking of subject titles…

Things got worse with my Dad today Bright. It's almost as if he's a totally different person. He doesn't remember me or my Mom or anyone for that matter and the doctors really don't know what else to do for him. This sucks, Bright. Life sucks.

This is really taught me that you've gotta hold on tight to those people you love. You never know when they'll be gone.

Here I am complaining about my own problems when you have yours to deal with. How is your mom?

Love,
Hannah

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To: hannahbanana006
From: brightballdude27
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005 4:55pm
Subject: Sorry about everything

Hey Hannah.
I'm sorry that things are not going so hot with your Dad. That totally sucks. If you wanna talk about it more, give me a call. You know you always can. You know the number.

My mom is actually doing better. Doctor Brown's surgery seems to have worked out. With a little luck, or a little prayer depending on what you believe, she'll make a good recovery. It will be a long road, but she might be out of the woods thanks to Dr. Brown.

What else is going on in your life? Anything new and exciting?

Thinking of you,
Bright

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To: brightballdude27
From: hannahbanana006
Sunday, August 14th, 2005 12:45pm
Subject: Re: Sorry about everything

Hi Bright-
I'm so glad to hear that things are working out well with your family. I miss you all so much. I don't feel like Minnesota is my home anymore. Your family and Everwood are my home. I know that must sound awful and I'm sure I've told you that before, but its how I feel. There is nothing to do here but live in this strange house, and attend to my Dad.

Most of my friends have totally forgotten about me since I was gone for a year, and most are at camps or on vacations anyway. You, Amy and Ephram are like the only people I ever talk to anymore. I miss you guys SO much. Thankfully I only have 17 days left till my flight for Denver.

I'll be here until then.

Hannah

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To: hannahbanana006
From: brightballdude27
Monday, August 22nd, 2005 6:05pm
Subject: Re:Re:Sorry about everything

Hannah
Amy and I miss you too. Neither of us has really heard from Ephram in a while, but hopefully he's finding what he wants to.

It's understandable that your life has changed so much in the last year. It's not weird to feel out of place in your house, really. I get it. You aren't in a great place right now in your life and you need to figure yourself out. Heck, I know what that's like. Believe me; I spent my entire 4 years of high school doing that. Don't cut yourself off from people though, we can help you. I'm here whenever, you know that by now.

My family is attempting some kind of vacation in Florida to celebrate my mom and her feeling better. The doctors finally Okayed it. So, we're gonna be gone the next week. If you want or need to call, call my cell phone, okay?

Quicker than you can imagine it'll be September. Hang in there, okay kiddo?

Love you,
Bright.

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comatose, comatose, here I stand
with my heart in a song and my head in the sand

Hannah finished reading his email and closed down Internet Explorer. She turned up her radio and began taking her clothes out of the dresser and packing them in her suitcases. She had only a little over a week left. It would be the longest week of her life, she just
knew.

I'm not giving up, I don't wanna try
and I'm not really crying, it's sand in my eyes