[The note is left neatly perched on her table; the envelope is scrawled with the words 'READ ME']
Alice, I can't thank you enough for what you've done for me this past month. You've been a true friend, and for that I'm grateful. But I have to go back... I can't hide anymore. I wish I could have told you this in person, but the situation is urgent. I'll be in contact with you soon. Take care of yourself.