Dad,

I am now in Randolph, Vermont, just south of Montpelier. I have found an interesting program and classes to monitor while continuing to develop my skills in wine making and craft beer making. Due to the part-time job that I had in Montpelier, I am in excellent shape with respect to my finances. I was able to pay down $2000 against the line of credit that we established and now once again have $6000 available. I will be looking for work her in Randolph tomorrow.

I have had an interesting week to say the least. During my last few days in Montpelier, I met a woman, Abigail, at the wine bar. She was quite mature compared to me, but we shared plenty of similarities as she recanted the time in her life when she was "finding herself". This attracted me to her; these bits of common ground, and I wound up in her trap at a Bed & Breakfast last Monday nite. It was quite the experience, but I immediately felt remorse on Tuesday morning. I felt as if I had put Samantha in a position to leave my side.

I drove to Boston, as I needed to share with her in person what I had done. While I mentioned that my actions were inexcusable, she still left our morning breakfast in tears. I will call her tomorrow evening, but I feel as if she will not be ready or prepared to answer.

To that end, I need some advice. Should I return to Boston and try to reconcile our differences in the situation in person? I have already broken a piece of her heart, and it seems as if she has done nothing wrong and is not to blame. She has done nothing but support me in my endeavours.

While we were not technically "boyfriend and girlfriend", the lack of the titles and exclusivity matters not.

I need and want her back, and could use you as an advisor.

Best,

Your Son