[correspondance]
To: Kathy Fabron (katefbrn@yahoo.com)
From: Henry Fabron (hfabron@gmail.com)
Subject: Re: You're In Mexico???
Mom,
Yes, really, I am in Mexico, and I'm not getting a chihuahua. What would I do with it?
Everything is fine, work is going well. I don't know what you heard about Ms. Olin but I promise it's exaggerated, nothing is going to happen to me besides sunburn. How are things at home?
Love,
Henry
P.S. I don't know if you were watching CNN on the 31st, but you can see who's funding us in this video. Remember to turn your speakers on.
To: Henry Fabron (hfabron@gmail.com)
From: Kate Fabron (katefbrn@yahoo.com)
Subject: Re: Re: You're In Mexico???
You could give it to me. :( Ungrateful son.
Go get some sunscreen!! Lord, I don't know what to do with you. We're doing well but I wish you'd visit some time, your father is such a crab and I'm considering having a wild fling with the next-door neighbor if you don't distract me.
I know how to use Youtube Henry. He's cute, isn't he the one that gives to all those charities?
Love,
Your long-suffering, lonely, abandoned mother
To: Kate Fabron (katefbrn@yahoo.com)
From: Henry Fabron (hfabron@gmail.com)
Subject: I Have Sunscreen, Thank You
Mom,
I came home for Christmas and I write you every time I have the chance. Isn't your neighbor 93? And you can buy chihuahuas in the States, too, you realize. Living with you would make anyone 'a crab', mom, you can't blame him.
Yes, he's that one.
Love,
Henry
To: Henry Fabron (hfabron@gmail.com)
From: Kate Fabron (katefbrn@yahoo.com)
Subject: Re: I Have Sunscreen, Thank You
Well I was just saying it'd be nice, and he's aged very well for your information. Chihuahuas here aren't authentic, I mean you're in the state they're named after aren't you? But apparently I'm a horrible old woman ruining everyone's fun. :`(
Do you like him? He must be rich.
Love,
Your intrigued mother
To: Kate Fabron (katefbrn@yahoo.com)
From: Henry Fabron (hfabron@gmail.com)
Subject: Re: Re: I Have Sunscreen, Thank You
Mom,
Would it help if I said I loved you anyway? If you really want one I'll look into it, but I'm pretty sure you're pulling my leg.
Yes, I like him, he's a very generous man. Are you getting at something?
Love,
Henry
To: Henry Fabron (hfabron@gmail.com)
From: Kate Fabron (katefbrn@yahoo.com)
Subject: Re: Re: Re: I Have Sunscreen, Thank You
It would, but I'm still EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN YOU. What do you think I'd do with a dog, Henry? Honestly. The cats would think it was a mouse and eat it.
Not at all! But you should bring him home for dinner some time, I'll make your father behave. What does he like?
Love,
Your innocent mother
To: Kate Fabron (katefbrn@yahoo.com)
From: Henry Fabron (hfabron@gmail.com)
Subject: You're insane
Mom,
I'll try to survive my shame.
Also, I'm not even having this conversation with you. Why would I know what he likes? Every time I mention people I know in these emails you always assume I'm dating them or something. We have a professional relationship, I don't even think he's gay.
Love,
Your slightly annoyed son
To: Henry Fabron (hfabron@gmail.com)
From: Kate Fabron (katefbrn@yahoo.com)
Subject: Re: You're insane
Mmhm.
Love,
Your comfortably knowing mother
To: Kate Fabron (katefbrn@yahoo.com)
From: Henry Fabron (hfabron@gmail.com)
Subject: Re: Re: You're insane
Mom,
I'll ask him, all right? But it might be too complicated.
Love,
Henry
To: Henry Fabron (hfabron@gmail.com)
From: Kate Fabron (katefbrn@yahoo.com)
Subject: I knew it
Of course, sweetheart, and you know mum is the word. He's very very cute, though.
Love,
Your secret agent mother
To: Kate Fabron (katefbrn@yahoo.com)
From: Henry Fabron (hfabron@gmail.com)
Subject: Re: I knew it
Mom,
He is. I'll email you again when more unfolds down here, and I promise I'll take pictures.
Love,
Henry