Dearest Diary,

I'm so happy! Byron was here and he has his own place to stay that we could share for a while. So, I'll be staying to watch the filming of Dukes of Hazzard for a while, and he said after I get settled in, I can go meet the rest of the cast!

Anywho, when I got here, security escorted me in and over to Byron's place. I knocked, then waited for a moment. Soon, Byron came out and smiled bright. It was the brightest smile I had seen since I moved to California. I smiled back, and he pulled me into a tight embrace, picking me up and spinning me around. We laughed and talked for a moment, and he said he didn't expect me this early. I laughed a bit, and explained I was going to college in California now. He apologized for the letter to Atlanta, but was glad I got it anyways.

He offered his arm and we walked around the place for a while, talking about the past few years. I told him about college and my classes and how I was overjoyed when I got his letter. I also mentioned almost choking on my popcorn last night, which made Byron laugh. Dukes of Hazzard is my favorite show, but to see one of my favorite people on it, I nearly died.

...Literally.

Anyways, after the tour and talk, Byron and I circled back around to where he was staying. "Mi casa es tu casa." He said to me. He took Spanish in high school, but I took German, so I didn't quite understand what he was saying. He laughed and told me it translated loosely to "my home is your home." He's so sweet.

So, right now I'm unpacking. I didn't pack much in the first place, but Byron said we could go get whatever I needed tomorrow, seeing as my apartment is only an hour and a half away. He said tomorrow they weren't filming anything, so we had the whole day to ourselves.

I'm so excited! I wonder if we'll meet up with Krista. I know I would feel a little bit like a third wheel, but they would make sure I was comfortable. They're really sweet like that, you know? Besides, if all else fails, I can always hang out with a cast member or something. I'm sure I'll click with one of them. Honestly, I hope it's James Best. He's like... Well, he's the best!

Wait... I just realized Byron hasn't mentioned Krista at all! Maybe he's just doing it for my benefit. I'll ask about her maybe later or tomorrow.

Well, I've gotta unpack.

Love,

Cratey R.