Koa,

Thanks for your last letter. Thanks, more, for rubbing in just how good the surf's been. I can always count on your for making me feel out of it, can't I? The teaching position is going well just two weeks in. I've kept in mind your request to come visit - but like I said, it's a private school with very strict rules on allowing visitors.

I'm in need of some of your advice, brah. I find myself in a very difficult situation and, though I thought I could handle things myself, I realize that I'm in a bit over my head. The short of it: Rhyssen has reappeared into my life. And not just reappeared, but has been married for just under a year. I thought I'd gotten over her. I really had. Those weeks in the NaPali? Hell, brah, never have I felt closer to the earth, closer to myself. But now? Now faced with her again?

I fell. Ahsamedly, I fell. She's married, Koa, but she came to me and I couldn't hold back. At the first time, I swore - swore - it wouldn't happen again. It's been twice now, though. Twice. I can't do it anymore, but I can't deny her.

I could really use your advice here, brah. And it can't be the obvious because, I swear, now that she's back in my life, I can't cease to see her.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Ethan