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Dear Mike
California has been good, school started a few months ago and I’m doing very good in class! Will is doing good too, he’s been working on some..painting .. probably for a girl or something, but enough about him. Joyce is doing well but she’s still trying to find a job.. but I bet she’s gonna find one soon. Jonathan is doing well and he made a new friend named Argyle and his room always smells funny but I don’t put much thought into it since he’s always with Argyle. I’m excited to see you in a few months for spring break! I miss you so much!
Love El
As I sign the note with my signature and a heart I put it in the envelope and bring it downstairs and open the mailbox near the front door and slide it in for it to be mailed to Hawkins for Mike to read.
“Mom! Can I run to the store for some new paint?” Will walks downstairs “Uhh sure! Bring El with you cause you guys need to be outside more than being cooped up in the house” Joyce yells back from the kitchen, “ooh yay! I’m gonna go grab some money” I respond back closing the mailbox and running inside.
Will grabs his money and we close the front door and walk to the corner plaza with some stores in it, “ El what are you gonna get?” Will looks over at me, “uhh probably some stuff for my room..like books or something” I respond back smiling “ohh nice” Will smiles back, “Oh by the way..whos your painting for?” I look over, Will goes blank “uhm.. nobody really…its for..its for mike..like a welcome to California gift..!” He awkwardly smiles “ohh that’s so sweet of you!” I smile as he looks away “uh-huh.. yeah.. oh look we’re here!” He points to the store and runs off, I know something is off with Will but he just won’t tell me.