Dear J
Hi  [J].
Sorry about not including the return phone number. I thought I had given you Mom’s number in an email before I left Philly. Ah well, serves me right for THINKING. 
I’ll call you this evening.
Anyway, yes, I’ve met lots of old friends, and catching up with them has been quite pleasant. However, no, I have not contacted   [Vee], nor do I intend to. Too much pain behind that door to ever even think of opening it again.
Hope the doctor today can relieve your pain. Sending positive, soothing thoughts your way today. Hang in there.
Later,
Tom Hesley
