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I’m with you on the movie project thing. I turned it down. The money would’ve been nice, but like you always say…it’s just money, and who needs more of that? Haha.

Yes. That’s
Mystic Fog
. We’re only a few days in right now, but it’s going well so far. Everyone seems to be getting along. I’m actually sitting in the makeup chair right now. It’s about 5:30 in the morning, and I’d rather be sleeping, but a guy’s got to get his makeup on!

Trauma counseling, huh? Sounds intense. Having any fun at all?

Just so you know…I really miss you.

C.

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Subject: Re: Say what?

To:
YardballChamp07

From:
UgandaKei

Date:
August 14, 2007

Worry Wart,

No worries. I misspoke. I’m not completely alone. I have the house boys here, and Fred and Robert guard in shifts. I just meant that there would be nobody in my wing of the house. We don’t have any guests as of right now.

Am I having any fun? You aren’t here, so how in heavens would that even be possible? You’ve managed to set the bar of fun much higher than anyone else can obtain. Therefore, my life has zero fun in it at all. I’m pitiful and I hope you are as well. And if you aren’t, lie to me so that I’ll think you are.

So you turned the movie down? I hope you don’t blame me if this turns out to be career suicide. I don’t think it will, though. I feel like this decision is brilliant!

Just so you know, I miss you too.

Kei

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Subject: Re: Re: Say What?

To:
UgandaKei

From:
YardballChamp07

Date:
August 15, 2007

Kei,

Really? You miss me too? Like how much? Have you shed any tears?

You aren’t the only one not having fun. Fun is something I haven’t had since the day you left Asheville.

Speaking of Asheville, when are you scheduled to come back?

C.

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Subject: Re: Re: Re: Say What?

To:
YardballChamp07

From:
UgandaKei

Date:
August 18, 2007

Mr. Nosy Body,

I might have shed a tear or two…or possibly a few more. What can I say? I miss you like mad.

I think I’m going to try to come back December 15 or 16. Do you know what your plans are for the end of December yet? Maybe you could come to Asheville to say hello. I could possibly even secure the guesthouse for you again. You could have all the privacy one can imagine, or at least some privacy. I don’t know if my beautiful Asheville will ever be the same if you aren’t a part of it.

That’s a heavy hint, but I’ll completely understand if you can’t make it.

Kei

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Subject: Exciting News!

To:
UgandaKei

From:
YardballChamp07

Date:
August 20, 2007

Kei,

Oliver called the other day. Our movie is a go. It starts production in late January, but I’ll head to Italy at the first of the month to start fight training and stuff. Had I taken the other one, I wouldn’t have been able to fit this one in. I think career suicide has been averted. You’re right. We’re brilliant, you and I.

Ready for some good news? Well, I hope you think it’s good news anyway. I’ve got three weeks off starting the end of November. How about I come for a visit to Uganda? I believe we’ve got some yard ball to play. Then we can fly back to Asheville together. I can hang out there for a week or so, and maybe we can do something fun for Christmas or New Year’s or both.

Not only will I get to see your world, but we can go back to our world together. Sounds pretty amazing to me.

C.

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Subject: Re: Exciting News

To:
YardballChamp07

From:
UgandaKei

Date:
August 24, 2007

Minister of Great News,

You’re coming to Gulu? In November? Oh, happy day! That’s the best news I’ve heard all year! I’m prancing around my room. You can’t see me, but I truly, truly am! Prancing, I tell you! Prancing, prancing, prancing! November won’t get here soon enough! Just tell me what you want to experience while you’re here and I’ll get it all set up. I’ll even see if I can squeeze in a demon possession or two.

I can’t believe you’re coming to see us! Bring your balls…your tennis balls for yard ball, I mean. I’m all out! And your running shoes. Wait until you see cross-country in Uganda! You’re going to love it!

And you want to spend time in Asheville too? What in heavens have I done to deserve such a splendid treat? Too bad it’ll be cold outdoors. We could camp out just for old time’s sake. Maybe it would rain.

I’m so happy that the project with Oliver has worked its way into your schedule. I know he really likes you and wanted to find a way for the two of you to work together.

Just to make you aware, I’m completely jealous that you two will be together in Italy!

Kei

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Subject: Did you say bring my balls?

To:
UgandaKei

From:
YardballChamp07

Date:
August 25, 2007

Kei,

Prancing, huh? Dang! I wish I could’ve seen that! Could you do it again when I get there? I’d love to witness it live and in person.

What do I want to experience? Well, I’ll leave that up to you. I might have to work myself up to the whole demon possession thing, but I figure that as long as you’re right there with me, I’ll be just fine. More than fine.

You need tennis balls? Your wish is my command. I’ll also be bringing shin guards…for myself. You, my dear, don’t get any. It’s payback for all the pain you inflicted on me both physically and emotionally during our time in Asheville.

Just for the record, here’s my open invitation to you that you can join us in Italy anytime you want. I, for one, would be happy to have you there.

I’m getting on a flight to Los Angeles in a few hours. Teen Choice Awards tomorrow night. I’ll e-mail you after and tell you all about it.

Can’t wait to see you.

C.

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Subject: Surf Board City

To:
UgandaKei

From:
YardballChamp07

Date:
August 27, 2007

Kei,

Well, try to contain your excitement, but you are officially a very, very close, personal friend with this year’s winner of Choice Movie Actor, Choice Movie Rumble, Choice Movie Liplock, and, my personal favorite, Choice Male Hottie. The movie also won a couple of awards. It was a fun night. I’ve attached photos of me with all my surfboards. By the way, the surfboards are the awards. Weird, I know.

Miss you!

C.

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Subject: Re: Surf Board City

To:
YardballChamp07

From:
UgandaKei

Date:
August 31, 2007

Dearest Choice Male Hottie,

I’m bowing down and worshiping you and your surfboards. I’m not worthy to be such a close, personal friend to such a massive celebrity with all of his glorious awards.

Am I to assume that the liplock was a snogging scene? Gosh! I’d hate seeing you do those! Choice Male Hottie, huh? Don’t let it go to your head and cause it to enlarge. You’ve got to fit on a plane to Uganda, remember?

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. We’ve been spending more nights away at the camps. There’s no Internet out there. Just remember that I’ll always get back to you as soon as I can.

How’s the filming going? Have you nobbed your new costar yet?

Kei.

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Subject: Hell No!

To:
UgandaKei

From:
YardballChamp07

Date:
September 1, 2007

Kei,

No nobbing my co-star or anyone for that matter, I can assure you.

You’re right to assume the liplock award was for snogging. Why do you ask? You jealous? Please make my day and say yes!

Filming is going great. We’ve got about a month to go. It’s keeping my mind occupied, which should help me get through to November.

C.

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Subject: Re: Hell No!

To:
YardballChamp07

From:
UgandaKei

Date:
September 8, 2010

Dearest Noble Sir,

What? No nobbing? You haven’t let me rub off on you have you? Don’t let my opinion on the matter keep you from doing what you want…or need. *giggle* You’re a grown man. Nob away if that’s what you see fit.

Jealous? Me? Um…

I’m thrilled that filming is going so well for you. Like you, I’m busy, which is helping with the S-L-O-W passage of time. Blasted November better rush in!

Kei