A CHANGE OF SCENERY
TO: [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
SUBJECT: a change of scenery
DATE: Wed 21 Dec 01:30:13 -0500
CJ-
Ainsley registered with Change of Scenery too. You should take a look at her house. See her e-mail address at the end of this letter.
Donna
TO: [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
SUBJECT: RE: a change of scenery
DATE: Wed 21 Dec 1:42:45 -0800
What are you doing up at this ungodly hour? Don’t answer, probably waiting up for that good-for-nothing husband of yours. ;) I hope you withhold sex from him when he is this late. Don’t answer that either, I know you don’t. If I wasn’t this envious I’d be nauseated by the two of you. ;) By the way, next time we are actually in the same room you have to tell me how you turned Idiot Boy into Father of the Century.
I took a look at Ainsley House (her father must have been a sweet man to name the house after her). You didn’t tell me it was this close to your romantic getaway. Anyway, I’m writing her and as soon as she responds I’m on my way to Connecticut. Could you believe I crave snow? I really do.
Hugs,
CJ
TO: [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
SUBJECT: RE: RE: a change of scenery
DATE: Wed 21 Dec 01:52:12 -0500
He just texted me, he is on his way. And you know me, CJ, I would never withhold sex from Josh, not when sex is so good with him. ;) And honest to God, I don’t know how he turned into Father of the Century but I’m grateful he did. I guess it’s his youthful spirit or his ability to behave like a five year old. Probably the latter. ;) I really had no idea that he would be this good at this father business, but it’s certainly a relief. He is of course spoiling Hannah rotten, and I see my future as the ‘Enforcer’, but then again I knew I’d be the one making and enforcing the rules the first moment I learned I was pregnant.
I didn’t know Ainsley House was that close to our house. Is it really as gorgeous as Ainsley claims? Not that I don’t believe her, but she was talking in superlatives. And you know Ainsley’s tendency to exaggerate. ;)
Okay, I’ve heard the car so good night, CJ. I love you.
Donna
TO: [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
SUBJECT: a change of scenery
DATE: Wed 21 Dec 2:12:56 -0800
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Hi Ainsley!
First of all, my deepest condolences, I know how you loved and respected your father. And I know how hard it is to lose that grounding and steady force in your life that drives you farther.
Donna told me that you are ready to swap your new home with me, and I’m really grateful. I want to spend Christmas in a peaceful place, with the added benefit of snow. I really am missing snow here in California. Do we have a deal? I looked up some flights for you and me (see the attachment), we could meet here at LAX and swap keys if that’s okay with you. Choose whatever flight is best for you; I really don’t have anything or anybody to consider. By the way, my house has a pool and a jacuzzi, Ainsley. Thought I would mention that, but no pressure here. ;)
Okay, drop me an e-mail when you are ready. Did you notice the when there? Guess who was a politician for years? (Please, insert self-deprecating chuckle here.) Okay, I should probably go to bed, seeing that I’m starting to sound silly even to myself (and that without the influence of inebriating liquids).
Hugs,
CJ
TO: [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
SUBJECT: RE: a change of scenery
DATE: Wed 21 Dec 06:59:22 -0500
I arrive tomorrow at 11.42. That gives us thirty minutes at the Starbucks. I feel like I’m gearing up for a secret mission, swapping keys like spies swap attaché cases. (Please, insert inane smile here.)
Oh, and do you think we should send Donna something extraordinary? I mean she is the best.
Hugs,
Ainsley
TO: [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
SUBJECT: RE: RE: a change of scenery
DATE: Wed 21 Dec 8:12:56 -0800
Yes, she is the best. And yes, we should definitely send her something. What about a Victoria’s Secret catalogue? We could add a voucher and we could circle some of the articles that would pique Josh’s interest. He apparently loves red. Or we could send her flowers. Or both.
Hugs,
CJ
TO: [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
SUBJECT: RE: RE: a change of scenery
DATE: Wed 21 Dec 8:35:13 -0500
I knew I missed something in this White House. It was your deviousness, CJ. I vote for the catalogue although I think that’ll be a gift rather for Josh than Donna.
I’ve already called Mrs. Bridges; she is the lady who is taking care of every house in the neighbourhood. She will stock the refrigerator and she will bring the house into top form. I’ll give you her phone number; she will help you when you are here.
Oh, and take a Discman/iPod or something like that with you, I don’t have a TV set or hi-fi or the likes. They have wireless connection that services all the houses in the vicinity so if you have a laptop you won’t be totally cut off from the world. Otherwise you can use your Blackberry or phone to stay in contact.
See you soon,
Ainsley
TO: [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
SUBJECT: stop worryin’
DATE: Wed 21 Dec 9:34:58 -0800
Josh, Donna,
I’m okay. Stop worrying about me, please. I’ll spend the Christmas with my mom here in LA, so you don’t have to move your Lifecycle out of the guest room, Donna. I’ll be home by New Year’s Eve. I wouldn’t miss the first Moss-Lyman party for the world. I guess, Donna, you don’t know what you are in for, but I was never the one to pass up on free booze and the company of beautiful women.
Give my kisses to Hannah,
Sam
TO: [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
SUBJECT: RE: RE: RE: a change of scenery
DATE: Wed 21 Dec 14:52:45 -0800
In less than 24 hours I’ll be on my way to Connecticut. Thanks for everything. And I love you too.
CJ
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