From: Nick.Hoffman@us.gov.org

To: Beth.Hoffman@mymail.com

Dear Darling Sister,

You heard me right and yes, I've been drinking. Rack and I drank too much tonight. His brother, back in the States, died yesterday and Rack's in a bad place. I'm worried for him. Worried he'll be reckless and get his ass shot. We move out early tomorrow morning and he shouldn't be going. He needs to return home but, like you, he's stubborn. Don't worry about me. I'm a badass. On a lighter ...