AUTHOR'S NOTE (Yes, I hate these as much as you do)

Well I almost gave this up today. I had the closing notice written and everything, nearly ready to post it. But then along comes my Anna and know what she tells me?

"You know what I do when I miss you? I think about our MIA project, and how cool it is. I love it, b/c I know that I'm not doing it alone, I'm writing something that is fun with someone I adore. It's like one big inside joke between us, and we're sharing it with others and it's a great feeling when it makes them happy."

And I realize that I can't give this story up, it's my gift to my very best friend and I mean come on, what kind of friend would I be if I took back a present? So no worries, the MIA will be finished, no promises as to when, but it will be finished. And Anna, you have it in writing now, just like the Christmas letter promise you gave me ;), the MIA will be finished.

Not even quite sure why I'm posting this note, maybe to let everyone know that no, we haven't all died, or maybe to say thanks to my best friend for all of her encouragement. So, the remainder of this story is once again dedicated to my Anna, may you know that your friendship means the world to me.

Thanks also goes to Miss Drew, who offered to pick up the slack so the agency wouldn't die, may you eventually forgive your friend. (After all, I *am* only human.)

Love and chocolate to everyone who's expressed interest in the agency, Violet Dawson