I love it! And I love you! MISS YOU TONS! Can't wait to see you!!!
From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 12:43 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly
Of course you do, Sweetie. Mwah! Mwah!
From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 12:37 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Crappy
Tough break, Finlay. You deserve better. A lot better. Hang in there.
From: Mark Finlay – July 29, 2013 – 12:38 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Crappy
Thanks, Shelley. I know you never liked her.
From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 12:40 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Crappy
No, never did. But I know you did and I just want you to be happy. Sorry she turned out to be as bad as I thought.
CHAPTER 4: SEATTLE BOUND
From: Renee Greene – August 2, 2013 – 9:54 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Cc: Shelley Manning
Subject: Land of Oz
I am so excited we are headed to the Emerald City, my pretties.
From: Ashley Gordon – August 3, 2013 – 1:12 AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Land of Oz
Sounds great. So looking forward to this getaway. I feel like I haven't had any fun in a long time. Even if it means hanging out with Shelley, it should be fun. (Just kidding!)
From: Shelley Manning – August 3, 2013 – 9:02 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Fwd: Re: Land of Oz
And just who is Ashley in this Oz-themed scenario? The one without a brain or a heart? Or are you suggesting she has a broom?
From: Renee Greene – August 3, 2013 – 9:04 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Land of Oz
Oh, you're the wicked one, for sure!
From: Shelley Manning – August 3, 2013 – 9:08 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Land of Oz
I wish you were the one with courage and would just tell her to stop her futile attempts at put-down humor. It just comes across as sad.
From: Renee Greene – August 3, 2013 – 9:12 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Land of Oz
Behave now. I'm used to her and her ways. As much as it sometimes becomes a bitter pill to swallow, she's a dear, dear friend and she's going through a rough time right now. She needs our support.
From: Shelley Manning – August 3, 2013 – 9:16 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Land of Oz
Who am I? Her Auntie Em? I'll be supportive when monkeys fly. So, what's the scoop on your flight?
From: Renee Greene – August 3, 2013 – 9:20 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Land of Oz
Ha-larious! We are on Alaska Airlines and get in at 8:02. I can hardly stand it. I'm so excited to see you. My pre-flight jitters are being replaced with sheer giddiness at the prospect of hanging out with you.
From: Shelley Manning – August 3, 2013 – 9:28 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Land of Oz
I do have that effect on people and not just those who don't like to fly. Okay, I will pick you up curbside. Text me when you land and I'll hop in the car. At that time of day, it won't take more than 15 minutes for me to get to the airport from our place. I'm assuming you are checking bags, no?
From: Renee Greene – August 3, 2013 – 9:33 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Land of Oz
Of course I'm checking a bag. I need a lot of stuff including multiple products for my hair. That Seattle weather is so unpredictable and I don't know what kind of anti-frizz or straightening help will be needed. Here's hoping both the weather and my hair cooperate!
From: Shelley Manning – August 3, 2013 – 9:37 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Land of Oz
Traveling with Ashley, that's a smart idea. Let's hope she cooperates too. Okay, Sweetie. Gotta run. Mwah! Mwah!
CHAPTER 5: FALL OUT
From: Renee Greene – August 5, 2013 – 9:00 AM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Checking in
Are you okay?
From: Mark Finlay – August 5, 2013 – 10:32 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Checking in
No.
From: Renee Greene – August 5, 2013 – 10:34 AM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Checking in
Are you mad at me? Do you want to talk?
From: Mark Finlay – August 5, 2013 –
