May 10th 1996

Dear Penny

I hope you're alright and not missing me too much. I know you're really annoyed at me for leaving but I want you to understand that I have to do this.

I'm working with an agent named Gibbs, his real name is Leroy Jethro Gibbs but we all just call him Gibbs. I think you would like him; he's quiet and funny and gets on well with kids.

I can't tell you where I am or how long I'm going to be here, but I can tell you we have arrived safely. Our flight went smoothly, thank God; I got to fly on a private airplane which was very posh, a bit like the one Dad took you on last year when you went to Berlin.

Once we arrived at the airport we drove to our accommodation, and I've literally just walked in the door but promised you that the first thing I did when I got here was to write to you. Gibbs gave me a questioning look when I dumped all of my things in the middle of the room and sat down at the table with my paper and pen, but a promise is a promise, and rule number five is never to make a promise you can't keep.

I will try to write to you as often as I can, but due to the nature of the work I can't guarantee it will be every week.

Be good for Mom and remember I love you and will be home soon. I'll bring you back something nice.

All my love

Jen xxx