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Saturday, March 24, 11:45 a.m. Tracy Island

Christopher leaned on the balcony of his apartment, gazing into the distance. He hadn't even bothered to change from his wet clothes. He read the letter again, still not believing its contents.

Anna, why did you do this to me? Whatever was wrong, we could have talked it over, worked things out. Christopher sighed, reading the letter a third time. Folding the letter up, he headed back into his flat and changed. Then he headed out. He needed to talk to someone, he didn't care who.

In his apartment, Brandon was writing a letter home. He had finished the letter, and was putting a stamp on it when a knock sounded at the door.

"Just a minute!" Brandon shouted. He opened the door and noticed the sad look on Christopher's face.

Christopher looked at Brandon. "Are you busy? I've had some distressing news and I need to talk to somebody about it."

"No, I'm not busy. Come on in." After entering the apartment, Chris stood awkwardly, not sure what to do or say. He took the letter out of his pocket and handed it to Brandon.

"Here, read this," Chris said, suddenly finding something of interest to gaze at. Brandon glanced at his friend then at the folded piece of paper. After reading the letter he walked over to his friend and offered his sympathy.

Christopher sat down. "I loved her so much, you know. I wanted to marry her. I don't know what I did wrong." He shot a look at Brandon. "She gave me no hints whatsoever."

Brandon listened to his friend. Never having had a girlfriend, he was unsure of what to say .

"What with this, and Belinda...." Christopher sighed. "I don't know what to do. I need to be busy. Asterix needs to be looked after more, too."

"That's a start, then. Asterix needs you as much as you need him right now," Brandon replied, hoping he made sense to his friend.

"He still gets a bit nervous around some people," Christopher smiled slightly. "I'm not sure what he thinks of Mr. Tracy."

Brandon smiled warmly. "I'm sure that once Asterix gets used to him, Mr. Tracy won't be able to keep the little guy away.

"Do you really think so?" Christopher's smile widened. "I've just had a wonderful image of Asterix sitting in Mr Tracy's chair at the desk, and Mr. Tracy trying to get him off." He began to laugh. "Mr. Tracy gives him the full works, and that sainted animal just looks at him then goes back to sleep."

"Oh man, that would be a sight to see," Brandon said with a chuckle. "But, I bet he'd be easier to get out of that chair than off my bed." The two men laughed a little more before Christopher turned serious again.

"What should I do?" Christopher sighed again, then turned to Brandon. "I'm too scared to go into another relationship. But there is someone on this island that I feel things for," He paused, his voice lowering. "I do not want to hurt her."

Brandon looked surprised. "Does she know yet?"

"No." Christopher blushed. "She doesn't, and I'm worried that she might not feel the same way." Christopher mumbled a name under his breath, and blushed again.

"I beg your pardon, Christopher. I didn't hear what you said." Brandon's tone was neutral but he was burning with curiosity. I wonder who the lucky lady is?

"Tin-Tin." Christopher looked up at him. "I like Tin-Tin. We get on so well and I really like her."

Brandon was taken aback. This was the last thing he expected. "Ah, come on, Christopher, you're kidding. Tin-Tin?"

"Is that so wrong?" Christopher asked. "She is fun to be with, charming, intelligent, beautiful and very sexy. I'm amazed that she is single."

Brandon gazed keenly at his friend and realized he was serious. "Listen, if you really care for her, you'll let her know."

Christopher shook his head, looking down at his feet. "I don't know...."

"You've got to at least try, Chris. If you don't, you'll never know how she feels."

"Okay." Christopher smiled. "I'll try and ask her if she would like me to cook her a meal." He paused, then continued, "I'd better ask her Dad what she likes though." He shook his head. "I'm more worried about talking to Kyrano about this, though. I don't know what he would think about my intentions." Christopher smiled grimly.

"I think Kyrano would respect you for coming to him rather than going ahead on your own."

"True." Christopher smiled at the thought.

"You got to promise me one thing, though, Chris. I want you to let your old buddy Brandon know how things go. Deal?"

Christopher was about to protest when he noticed Brandon winking at him, a smile on his face.

"All right, you old rogue." Christopher smiled. "I'll let you know what happens."

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