Aunt Kate,

[Eli Pritchard]

Mum's breathing down my neck again, and Daddy is agreeing with her.

Can I pretty please come stay with you for a couple of days?

Can Caleb come over too?


Please?

I love you, and you're the only one who understands.


Your loving niece,
Eli.



PS: Send Uncle Mark, Becky, and Marko my love, please.

[Kate Dashwood]

Dear Eli,

Sweetheart, I'm so sorry it's taken me a few days to reply - you're not too mad, are you?

Your mother's starting in again? I'm sorry, love. I'll have a talk with your father, if you'd like. And I would absolutely love it if you came over, darling. I'm sure Becky would, too!

I love you, too. We'll have a chat, alright? You're nearly seventeen; I think you could do with a taste of wine.

Love,
Aunt Kate

P.S. I have. Tell your brother and sister I said hello, and that I send my love.