Jodi is the funny member of Drovers. I hope I managed to keep her that way.

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Hi boss,

Here's Jodes.

I know Becky sent you a letter from her college and I don't want her to go past me… :P

I'm a bit envious 'cause Becky has never sent me a letter since she left, only a postcard, but she's keeping in touch with me also by phone or by e-mail… so… it's not so bad…

I've rang her yesterday. She's just had her first day of classes. It's difficult, she'll have to work hard, but she's not scared. Sure she miss Jake and she miss all of us (besides how not to miss me?), but you and me, we know she's gonna manage, she's strong, just like you…

Here at Drovers everything's going quite well, but we feel your absence… Tess and Alex take turns at the hospital and here at Drovers and Nick helps us as much as he can. Nick and Tess seem to be closer everyday, maybe this time they're gonna built something…

Who knows why, but I'm the only one who's still single here. Maybe when you wake up you could introduce to me one of your doctors… Obviously he must be very nice, kind, funny, and if he's also rich… it'd be perfect! I wish this kind of person will be allowed to steal me from Drovers… :D

I had to confess, but reluctantly, that Drovers shows lack of "chief's hand" (I don't believe I'm actually writing something like this!!). Tess is doing great and she's doing everything she has to do, but she's soooo under pressure, I think she's going to collapse! By now only Nick can stand her (maybe it's because he don't live here and he don't see her bossing around every moment…).

And Alex… Alex is a little distracted… When he have to do something all by himself almost every time he rings asking what he was supposed to do 'cause he completely forgot it! It's very funny, I swear. He always tries to lighten the mood, but it's clear he misses ya sooooo much. He's sooo happy when he can go to the hospital and see ya! With Charlotte he's amazing: whenever he can he stays with her, they play together, he spends a lot of time in her room when he takes her to sleep. He said he reads fairytales, but I guess his "tales" are actually stories about you.

Ah, I almost forgot it, Mum told me Stevie will be here again in a couple of days. For sure this news will make you happier than me and Tess.

I suppose Alex persuaded Tess to ask for help.

He was right about this, but… I only wish Stevie will not bite!

Tess calling. She seems to be edgier than usual, I have to go in a hurry…

Come back as soon as you can

A hug

Jodi