[It takes him a bit to reply because of all his conflicting feelings, and he doesn't know what good could come of being in touch with Sasha at a time like this, but he gives in.]
Hello, Sasha. I'm surviving, I guess. How are you? Hopefully well, you and Laurie.
[He manages not to type, "Bet the house has been peaceful without me. That must be really nice."]
text;
Hello, Sasha.
I'm surviving, I guess.
How are you? Hopefully well, you and Laurie.
[He manages not to type, "Bet the house has been peaceful without me. That must be really nice."]