To Mark, From Sarah

     Mark

    I'm happy to hear from you, it has been far too long. I am married now and have a baby on the way. A girl. I don't want us to forget each other as well, but I cannot receive a letter like you've just sent again. I know that we had our time as lovers, two whimsical know-it-alls who wanted to move to Ohio, for whatever reason, and plant pine trees so that Christmas could be all year round. Oh gosh, what were we thinking? I live in Florida now, near the rest of my family. I wish you could see this house we have. It is everything we had talked about, grandiose yet frugal on the outside. 

    Mark, you should come meet my family some time. I'd love to introduce you to my husband, Aidan. He's a little like you; very gentle, caring, and loves loves loves watching science fiction movies. My goodness, my daughter will already know every line in Star Wars by the time she's born. 

    But don't ever think that I've forgotten you.

    Best,

    Sarah