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Please tell me that you've made it to Honduras and you're settling in. Miss you.

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To: Nick Acevedo

From: Erin Walsh

Date: July 15

Subject: too many fishes

Hey…I hope everything is going well. I'm sure you're just busy and I know that Central America doesn't have the best internet service. I've left you a few voicemails, too. Nothing important, just wanted to say hi.

In other news, I've determined that I'm not cut out for the traditional North Atlantic diet of fish, fish, and fish. I don't care whether it's dried, smoked, boiled, pickled, or any other preparation. I've had enough fish. It's kind of like my first semester of college, when the only thing I ate for four months straight was cereal bars. I can't even look at those things anymore without gagging. Apply that logic over to fish, and you'll understand why I'm eager to get back to Oxford and their shepherd's pies next month. At least they know how to make mashed potatoes.

Let me know that you're all right, love. I miss you.

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To: Nick Acevedo

From: Erin Walsh

Date: July 21

Subject: everything okay?

Nick,

I haven't heard from you since before you left for Honduras. I don't want to call the emergency numbers you gave me because I respect the term "emergency" enough to know better, but I'm getting anxious. I have a friend working in El Salvador, and I'm THIS CLOSE to asking him to go looking for you.

You also have about 18 voicemails from me. Sorry about that.

- e

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To: Erin Walsh

From: Nick Acevedo

Date: July 25

Subject: all good

Hey, Skip,

I'm here in Tegucigalpa. I'm fine. I'm settled. Internet service sucks. Cell service is no better. I have my hands full. I've been in surgery around the clock since I arrived.

Miss you. I'm sorry I had you worried.

Nick

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To: Nick Acevedo

From: Erin Walsh