CARA!

[Meghan Finnigan]

AAAAHHHHHHHHH! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! I can't wait another day, I'm too excited to sleep.

Ma says hurry up and decide where we're staying or she won't let us come at all, but she's just trying to pressure you into HURRYING UP ALREADY BECAUSE I WANT TO BE THERE NOW NOW LIKE RIGHT NOW.

How's work and st Ugh! I want to ask so much stuff, but I'm trying to save it for when I'm actually with you all. IT IS HARD.

Miss you. Love you. Can't wait to see you guys.
Megs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

P.S. Seriously, hurry up :b

[Cara Finnigan]

Slow down, there, Meggy! I can't wait to see you either, but sleep is important, too. There'll be loads of time to stay up all night once you're here!

I've been writing Brig, and I think we've settled on my flat! I think Moira and Rory need peace and quiet more than I do, honestly. I'll take my day off on Friday, and we can have all weekend, how's that? Keep saving your questions, and get all your stuff packed!

Love love love you,
Cara

[Meghan Finnigan]

I am trying to sleep! I just can't manage it right now. I sat up and read a whole book last night because I couldn't nod off. Had to listen to the sound of Bonnie in the next room snoring her head off, too!

We wouldn't be noisy! (Apart from Bonnie's snoring) But, okay. I like your place. Yes, Fridayyyyyyy! Will we get to see Tommy, too?

And it's Patrick you should be telling about packing. I've been packed for days. What else do you think I've been doing when I can't sleep? I can't read a whole book every night!

Megs xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Cara Finnigan]

A whole book? Ooh, which one? Oh Merlin, don't tell Bonnie I said this, but she's been a snorer since she was little. Brigid got sick once so I had to share with Moira and Bon, and Moira and I spent all night talking because Bonnie was so loud.

Don't worry, I'm all alone up here and the flat below's empty - you lot can make as much noise as you like. I dunno about Tommy, he might be busy with his band? They're putting out the new album soon, so I don't think Brigid's seen him much either.

Mum'll probably end up doing Pat's, but it's good you've been making good use of your late night awake time! I bet you would have liked all night reading better, huh?

Cara xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (is that as many as you? Hope so)

[Meghan Finnigan]

Yep! It was called Little Women. It was about a group of sisters, like us, only not like us at all, really.

And God, I know! I understand why she got a room to herself before everyone else now!

Oh, okay. I can't wait for the new album. Léon said he'd give me a special copy, whatever that means. I hope it's signed by them all, anyway.

Ma shouldn't have to do his packing for him. He's old enough to sort himself out. Oh, well, he can just stay home if he's not going to make the effort! All the more sister time for me!

Megs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Cara Finnigan]

(ooc: ste, I'm so sorry I've been so late replying. I am a cabbage I am unworthy I despair of myself.)

Oh, really? It sounds wonderful, Meggy. And you know, I think it puts you ahead of me in books I'd read at your age. I'm pretty sure I was way behind you at eleven.

We were all jealous of her. I had an awful week right after she switched - Tommy kept everyone up for days pretending he'd caught dragon pox and he needed his own room too. Mum and Da straightened him out, but it took three days.

Ooh, I'm a bit jealous! I didn't even get an offer for a special album. You'll let your big sis borrow it every so often, right?

You're right, he ought to! I expect he's likely to forget, though, or only pack a bunch of odd things, so Mum'll do it out of exasperation. One time Mum didn't before we went to see Gram and he came with three toothbrushes, his stuffed dragon, a pair of underwear and seven socks. Though he was six at the time. He's probably better at it now. Anyway, I promise we'll have loads of sister time even if Pat does tag along, all right?

Love you,
Cara (oof, I can't keep up with all those x's! But I promise I'm sending loads of kisses your way)