You Really Got A Hold On Me

Please Mister Postman

I read through Paul's letter twice, sitting on my bed and traced his neat script with my index finger. Almost as if I had a piece of Paul in my hand I gripped the letter tightly. 

It was so good to hear from him, I read the letter in his voice in my head. His slight accent was smooth like custard and warm like cinnamon. 

Then rushing to my desk I grabbed some cream coloured paper and a pen and began to write my response letter to Paul.

Dearest Paul, 

I'm so glad you're having fun up there. I knew you and the boys would make it - this is just the first step to getting there. I do love the name of the band but it may perhaps be catchier if you lost the Silver bit and became The Beatles? I dunno, just a suggestion but you don't have to listen to me of course, I know you'll all be fine. 

I'm so happy you've got sorted with a drummer too, he sounds alright to me. And wow, new flashy showbiz names eh? Dunno if I can get used to Ramon though, if you ask me I've always loved McCartney. Paul McCartney. It has a ring to it. I could have guessed George would change his to something Carl Perkins related, he's mad about him!

It's not much warmer down here in the Pool, still that early January chill hanging about. I'm sure you put on a great show up there, I knew the audiences would love you. I know I do.

I had a feeling John would still be angry at Abby. And as for him taking a bird up to the room I should've known. I think its over between them you know. Maybe their personalities were too much for them. Maybe Abby needs someone to balance her out, to compliment her. Do you think John would be cheesed off if George started dating Abby? He probably would.

Well I'm glad that John went on the tour anyway because I wouldn't want you missing out on this opportunity - I believe in you Paul. John will be John so I guess we'll just have to wait until this all blows over and he'll come round. Maybe being on the tour will keep his mind off it anyway. 

And as for how I'm doing, I'm alright, but only just, it really is a drag without you around. Abby's okay she's still a bit upset about the whole John situation and I think she feels guilty for having feelings for George but I don't want her to feel like that you know? I don't want her to deny her feelings because if she likes George then she shouldn't have to hide it. All I want is for her to be happy, and if George does that then I'm all for it. I can kind of see them together you know, I think he would be good for her, he cares for her.

Anyways, Dad's fine too and Darcy. Dad said he'll be going round to see Jim tomorrow so don't worry. I was thinking about going back to work at Betty's you know, but of course just as a Saturday job as I'm back at school now.

Speaking of which, school's a drag as it always was, same old same old. I'm bored out of my wits sometimes so I just daydream about us instead. Got a ton of homework this week its unbelievable. Wish I could be up there with you I'd much prefer it to Maths class. 

Everyday that goes by I miss you more and more. Whoever said that 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' knew what they were talking about'. 

I'm so glad you found the time to write to me Paul. I'll read your letter over and over until the next one arrives, I'll probably read it so many times the words will fade off the page. 

You once told me, after you walked me home after a date 'I'll pretend that I'm kissing the lips I am missing' so I think I'll do the same now. 

With any luck these weeks will pass quicker than you can say Jack Robinson and we'll be together again. But whilst you're up there enjoy yourself and sing your heart out - I'll be thinking of you.