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Date: July 10, 2004 11:23pm
From: [email protected]
Subject: What’s up
Maria,
So, I hope your vacation went well. The visit with my mom was good. She and Erica spent a lot of time together and I feel like they really got to know one another, which is amazing. It felt so nice to be home, if I’m being honest. Atlanta is great because of Erica and school, but it isn’t home.
I think you and I are old enough now that we can talk about each other’s spouses without it getting weird. Like you said, we are friends and friends talk about each other’s lives.
So on that note, I do have some news to share. Erica shocked the pants off of me yesterday and told me that she thinks she may be pregnant. As soon as we got home, she took a test and, well, it’s positive. I’m going to be a dad! The timing is just crazy. You and I were at the park just a week ago talking about being parents and I’m about to become one myself.
One thing I worry with Erica and this pregnancy is her love of the bottle. She drinks … a lot. I need to keep an eye on the situation. She promised me that she won’t touch a drop when she’s pregnant. But I can’t be with her 24/7.
Anyway, when I read what you wrote about Nate wanting you to dress a certain way, that concerned me, Maria. That sounds controlling. I don’t like it. Why does he care what you wear to take Brielle for a freaking walk? Anyway, Sorry I asked. It’s none of my business, really.
Your, Sam