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[rosie de la cruz]

ROSIE Hi. Just landed, I'm so nauseous from the plane. Everyone says thank you for letting me fly in/out for Thanksgiving, but don't think I can fly private again for a long time. The turbulence was out of this world.

[tate mccarthy]

TATE welcome to the world of extremely first world problems, we’re so happy to have you here. how’s your mom?

[rosie de la cruz]

ROSIE I'd say happy to be here, but I may throw up in this Uber. She's really good, is always so happy to have everyone together even for a short time. Hope you’ve been holding down your little fort alright.

[tate mccarthy]

TATE yeah, this year has made family more important than ever, huh? it’s been fine. weird not seeing aish, but peaceful.

[rosie de la cruz]

ROSIE Spent a lot more time with them than I thought I would this year, but yes, grateful for it. Probably a little quieter?

[tate mccarthy]

TATE a good bonus for a shit year. oh yeah, waaay less drama. no drama at all in fact.

[rosie de la cruz]

ROSIE How’s her new husband?

[tate mccarthy]

TATE Walt's great. fucking loves a hike, we've been out walking every day. what did you get up to? eating, eating and some more eating?

[rosie de la cruz]

ROSIE Are you going to be one with nature by the time you're back? And even more eating! Also a ton of games of Gin Rummy, which I've found out I'm terrible at. Jonas took me to town.

[tate mccarthy]

TATE yeah, i'm really getting into it. kinda glad to be out of the ny place, i'm craving space. haha, so wholesome! i hope you sent them all my love.

[rosie de la cruz]

ROSIE I know there's a few spots up here in Ithaca, I'll FT you on a nature walk sometime. Will be nice to have some peace and quiet for a minute. Hope you did the same with yours too. Did you talk to your dad at all?

[tate mccarthy]

TATE noo save them for next time i'm there. actually go for it, any excuse to see your face. of course i did, they were sad to miss you. yeah we had a big group video call, he looked extremely tired.

[rosie de la cruz]

ROSIE I'll do some brief scouting, god forbid I lead us to the middle of nowhere trying to find a waterfall. I'll keep the place cozy for whenever you get back too...aka, lots of candles, books, baths and naps. Between a baby and Vegas he may have finally met his match. I really do feel for them - Ali's school finally went back to in person, she was so relieved but also tired. Kids are a lot!

[tate mccarthy]

TATE i don't want to end up on one of those tiktok videos about tourists who strayed too far and met a grisly end. sounds like heaven. yeah i bet that was a load off for her. though caesar is super excited for me to start my internship, apparently my uncle beau has it all set up.

[rosie de la cruz]

ROSIE yeah, i'd rather it be a highlight reel of all the views. i'm so excited - no offense to anyone, but a day of silence just sounds like pure bliss right about now. from the mountains back to the workforce - are you ready? excited?