Rachel lived below me and I heard joyous laughter and exuberance all the time.

The first time I spoke with Rachel was years ago at the old Red Eye. She was crying and no one was with her so I asked if she was okay

I lived with Rachel out in California from 2004 to 2005. Recognizing her amazing artistic ability I asked her to paint me a mermaid because I love them and I thought she would do an amazing representation of one.

My last night with you was my best night. We saw Jon and Suleika, we laughed, we cried, we sang, we ate at Jefe our spot, we prepared for NY early morning departure.

I don't know where you are right now. I don't know if you feel fear or peace, or if you arrived there sad and miss us, or maybe you are happy with other inhabitants of the heaven.