Read [Part I], [Part II], [Part III], [Part IV], [Part V], and [Part VI].
Part VII. A Farewell to Fear (Finale)
MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 12:09:23 AM
From Jansen to Darby
How did it go?!
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MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 12:12:10 AM
From Darby to Jansen
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MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 12:13:40 AM
From Jansen to Darby
My life is complete.
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E-MAIL SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 3:25:12 AM
From Avery Chan to Darby Chan
Oh Darby.
I would too. To answer your last question. I would be home in a heartbeat too if things were different.
For some reason our Internet is being rationed to the extreme, so I have only minutes to write, and no way to do justice to this topic.
You are brave, my sister. You are brave to look at these hard things in the face and ask hard questions that I don’t have good answers to. Let’s agree now that we will talk about all of this in person when I come home, even if it’s awkward and difficult. (Pinky promise?)
Would you consider going home for New Years? There’s still a bit of break left if you change your mind. No pressure, but maybe that would help—you, mom and dad. And me, to know you’re there.
Regardless, I love you. And my Internet might cut out any moment but can I just say WHAT ADRIAN HAS A GF? Okay not funny but I can’t wait to hear how Jansen and Mags react to
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LETTER FROM THE COURT
Re: Speeding Ticket #F9474
Dear Mr. Suzuki,
Thank you for your letter. We have read and considered your petition, but unfortunately, your request has been denied. The $300 fine will stand, and you must complete the required hours of driving school or receive a mark on your record.
We wish you a restful holiday and a happy new year.
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MARGARET’S JOURNAL
Major update 1: I went to dinner with Loren. He was quite the gentleman and it was actually enjoyable and not too awkward until Adrian and Darby scared the lights out of us. We were indignant, but secretly, they made the evening more memorable. Loren looked like a total deer in the headlights.
Major update 2: Darby is going home for New Years. She’s hitching a ride with Adrian, who incidentally, was already planning to go home for New Years.
Major update 3: Apparently, Adrian has a girlfriend. Way to keep us in the dark, Darby. Though Jansen’s reaction was pretty great.
Major update 4: Loren asked me to be his girlfriend.
I said yes.
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GROUP MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 9:28:02 AM
From D-Chan to Juki, Mags
Guys. I can’t believe I’m leaving in an hour.
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GROUP MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 9:30:21 AM
From Juki to D-Chan, Mags
We’ll miss you. But we are proud of you, Darby.
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GROUP MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 9:35:29 AM
From D-Chan to Juki, Mags
JUKI. ACK.
I love you guys.
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GROUP MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 9:37:10 AM
From Mags to D-Chan, Juki
We love you!
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GROUP MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 9:40:05 AM
From Juki to Mags, D-Chan
Kids, please don’t get too emotional on me. It makes me uncomfortable.
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GROUP MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 9:42:12 AM
From D-Chan to Juki, Mags
Making you uncomfortable is one of life’s great pleasures. Keep me posted on EVERYTHING at Zephyr for the rest of break!
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GROUP MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 9:45:49 AM
From Juki to D-Chan, Mags
Yes ma’am. I’ll just be third-wheeling a lot.
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E-MAIL SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 10:13:30 AM
From Darby Chan to Avery Chan
Thanks sister.
Just writing to say: I’m going home.
Here’s to being brave and loving fiercely in 2016.
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MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 10:03:09 AM
From Adrian to Darby
Ready to go?
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MESSAGE SENT ON December 30, 2015 AT 10:05:18 AM
From Darby to Adrian
Let’s hit the road.
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Fin.
Thanks for reading, and a wonderful 2016 to you!
Pen and Fire 