The F*cked Up Club // Robert Downey Jr

159 // EMAIL

To: Susan Levin
From: Lana Mackenzie
(no subject)

Hi Susan,
This is Lana Mackenzie. I assume you know who I am so let's just skip the introductions.
I snatched your email from Robert's account, I hope you don't mind (he doesn't know I'm doing this by the way, in fact he advised me against it).
I know I'm probably the last person on earth you expect to get a message from, but I just thought it was grand time you and I spoke directly.

I only recently learned of how you felt about my relationship with Robert. I have to say it was a shock, I really didn't expect to hear this and Robert had wanted to spare me by not saying anything.

While you and I have never met (and I doubt you'd particularly like that to change), it horrifies me to think you thought we began this relationship while you and Robert were still married. Let me say this outright: it is not true. Robert and I have never crossed any line while you were still married to him. We were friends and that was all.

I understand perfectly why you would have resentment towards me, even after the marriage ended. Frankly, I would too if I was in your position.

Ironically enough, my best friend has recently been cheated on by her long term partner who I considered a friend. I have seen the devastation this kind of betrayal causes. I'm making a point of telling you this myself because I would never be that person.
Being a homewrecker is not in my values. Most importantly I would never do this to another woman.
It really pained me to learn you would think that. But I get why you would jump to that sort of conclusion. After all, you do not know me.

I just don't want you to carry that feeling of having been betrayed because there really is no reason for it. Robert never cheated on you. Much less with me.

This is a very awkward message for me to send and I hope it clears up things once and for all. I hope you and I can be on good terms, if only for Avri's sake. She is my main concern in this whole situation.

Avri is such a sweet and wonderful little girl, but of course you know that already. I hope me reaching out gives you peace of mind about having me in your daughter's life.
My goal is to be the kind of loving adult figure she can trust; just like Robert is for my son Nolan.

Regards,
Lana