[Email] Checking In [To Angela (mapetrelli)]

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Dear Angela,

Sorry about the thing with Maury. That got out of hand. I hope you're doing well.

Just a quick question--you're still you, right? I mean, married Arthur, broke my heart, had two sons who like to foil my plans for the world, one of whom is now dating my sister, which I'm sure you despise--all of that's still true, yes?

Just checking...

xoxo,
Adam

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[mapetrelli.livejournal.com]

Adam,

While there's plenty I could say about what happened with Maury, I'll decline comment on that in favor of asking what the hell you're talking about. Of course all of that still happened -- I doubt it could have happened any other way, even if a certain time traveler had gone back with the intent of changing things.

Angela

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Angela,

Right. As I said, just checking. Nevermind, then....

On second thought, do you remember the earthquake the day we were at the beach in Santa Clara?

Adam

[mapetrelli.livejournal.com]

Adam,

Vaguely. Why?

Angela

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Angela,

Anything stand out as odd in your memory about that day?

Adam

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Adam,

Nothing I can recall.

I'd suggest you start answering my questions if you expect me to answer any more of yours, Adam. Tell me what's going on.

Angela

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Angela,

I've been working with an organization which monitors a rift that's gotten torn in time & space. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if Hiro's to blame, no matter what anyone else says, but that's neither here or there. Anyway--occasionally things get pulled through this rift from the past or future or other dimensions or planets or whatever.

You showed up the other day. Seventeen year old you. From that day at the beach. Clearly, if you're still here, being you, and our past happened as we recall it rather than you just disappearing from history, which is what usually happens with these things, something very odd is going on.

Adam

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Adam,

I'd ask if you were kidding or had somehow lost your mind, but -- I don't think so. Where are you? Where is she?

Angela

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Angela,

She's with me in Cardiff, Wales.

Adam

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Adam,

I'm coming out there. I trust you'll keep her safe until I arrive?

Angela

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Angela,

I kept you safe, didn't I, for as long as you let me? She'll be fine. I'll try and prepare her for your arrival.

Adam

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Adam,

You also had me terrorized, as you were so kind to remind me, but I'll take your word for it.

There's a restaurant in Cardiff called Gionvanni's -- I'll meet you there, say, Monday? You can take me to see her then.

Angela

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Angela,

There are so many things I could say to that, but I won't. She's fine. Frightened by her ordeal, but unharmed and doing all right, all things considered.

What time?

Adam

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Adam,

Let's say around 4pm your time.

Angela

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Angela,

See you then.

Adam