condolences
Dearest Timothy,
I am sorry for your loss. I understand that Alex meant a great deal to you. Although he and I only corresponded once, I felt that we had a connection. Perhaps, it might seem strange and perhaps unlikely, for you who knew him so well, to believe me when I say that I love Alexander, when I myself have never actually met him.
The message he left me, his unfinished letter? Could you send it to me? It would mean a great deal to me. Clearly you figured out how to contact me in the first place, and I’m not quite sure why you would write to tell me about the letter without telling me at least briefly what it said. I believe this letter may hold the key to a mystery that has plagued my mind for years.
Just after I received and responded to Alex’s initial contact, something strange happened on my way into work one morning. I had just parked my truck around the back of the small building where the office is, when a gust of wind blew and a crumpled piece of paper danced across the lot towards me. I picked it up. It read, “El Alto, Bolivia.” And that was all, but it seemed like a sign of sorts.
I believe that Alexander has discovered something very important. And his letter may contain an indication of the knowledge he has gained. Therefore, it is imperative that I receive it.
I wonder what exactly prevented him from completing the letter.
Perhaps we can meet and discuss these issues.
Again, my condolences.