Vindication! (Epilogue 2)

(a letter)


12644 Weeping Willow Court
Merced, California
August 8, 1971


It’s me, Raj!

I was looking for a piece of gum in my bag and found your address! You know, I wondered what you were doing in the back of the van when you and your friend were about to go. I appreciate you wanted to be discreet, though it wasn’t necessary. How was the rest of your trip to the mystic East, my handsome paragon? (I hope you’re back by now!!) I’m all ears. Any good rides? (that is, better than the one from me!!!) I have a confession to make, Raj. After I met you . . . the Grand Canyon was only the second best thing about going there. The story of your trip fascinates me. A spiritual journey. But we barely had time to talk about it, so let’s start where we left off, ok? I let Milt go. I was more in love with his bus than him. Things got weird between us.

Write back soon, my soulful friend, please? I’m waiting.



fondly, Gwen