Dear MC,
Thanks for your e-mail saying you didn't mean to make me feel that way. Made me feel much better. I was tempted to knock on your half-open door to say hi when leaving T's office today, but figured I'd leave you alone since I'd been bugging you enough lately. I really hope your cough gets better soon. I miss shaking your hand (I assume you'll resume that when the cough goes away, right?). And hope the possible hurricane doesn't keep us from our usual Monday appointment.