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“It’s always the quiet ones, isn’t it?”
“Man, if I ever catch you wearing animal print briefs in the barracks…”
“At least he’d be wearing briefs…”
“True,” Ricochet joked, “True, Inferno. Count the small blessings, eh?”
“Would you guys knock it off?” John blurted out, feeling his face redden as he laughed openly. “She’s got a fantastic sense of humor.”
“Suuuuure she does…”
“Yeah right…”
“Sense of humor,” Ricochet joked with air quotes, before winking playfully at John, who rolled his eyes.
“You know what?” John retorted, laughing. “That’s what you get. You get nosy? Then you get to read about our hot pink bath towels, flannel pajamas, and glow in the…”
“And on that note?” Ricochet interrupted, grinning. “I think I’ll get back to writing my sister.”
“Is she hot?” Maestro grinned tauntingly.
“Not to you… she’s not,” Ricochet said bluntly, looking slightly perturbed. “She’s got taste, style, class…”
“Sounds like my kind of girl…” Maestro interjected.
“… Andbrains,” Ricochet finished. “She’s just opened her own practice and could do so much better than one of us.”
“Welp,” Inferno laughed, patting Maestro on the shoulder. “You’re screwed, newbie.”
“Ha ha ha…” Maestro said flatly, while everyone laughed happily.
John turned back to the computer, reading her email again with sheer wonder and joy, realizing just how much he adored his beautiful Emily. This email, this playfulness from her, was just what he’d wanted… and literally perfect.
* * *
Hey there my beautiful bride,
You know, I decided I’ll still be calling you my bride when I’m old and decrepit, because every time I see you or think about you? I feel like that giddy and excited man that got to marry his favorite showgirl…
You certainly know how to rock my world.
I’m so sorry to hear you had a layover with your flight, but as long as my pretty girl makes it there safely? I’m a happy camper.
Your email made me smile – and you know I’m a simple guy. So long as I have a place to rest my head, can see you, and get fed occasionally… I’m content with the world.
Hot pink is my favorite color.
I’m not picky regarding bodywash. Soap is soap.
Pajamas… not necessary. Save the money, my love. You don’t have to impress me, because just your smile alone, that gentle way you look at me, or the way you hold my hand, is enough to make me melt.
Tell Becky and Tommy at Krazy Cajun that I said ‘hey’ and can’t wait to hit the restaurant up for dinner… my new favorite place to go with you! And Café du Monde coffee? Yup!
So much ‘Francais de la Louisiane’ in your email, Em… you are a true Cajun at heart. I love it.
… Oui, c’est bon, mon Coeur. J’aime quand tu parles francais, ma vie. Tu es ma raison meme de respire. Je’ t’ aime plus que jamais maintenant. Je veux chuchoter des mats doux a ton orielle… ma jolie femme.
Seeing your email just makes me feel good – and I needed this today.
