Private Journal Entry - APRIL 5, 2006

So much has happened in the past few days and it seems I've forgotten to write. Where do I start?

April 1 - Given my birthday's the day before, I generally remember April Fool's Day. You'd think I'd be especially sensitive to it this year. Instead, they caught me off guard. I think, perhaps, this was because I've never been in the company of anyone able to play such an elaborate joke. I woke up out in the woods, in a cabin that resembled my room back home in every way. And my first thought was that I'd lost Dan, that I'd dreamt up all my happiness here. Of course, that wasn't the case, but that moment of panic made me realize a few things. First, I'm still willing to hunt down the pills in a moment of fear and panic. Second, I consider this place my home. And third, that losing Dan has become one of my greatest fears.

April 2 - I spoke with Dan about said pills. Randomly, looking back, I realize I haven't had a cigarette in quite a while. I'm somewhat amused that I had no desire for one to calm me down. When I think about it, I think Dan wouldn't like the taste of it anyways.

April 3 - Dan and I prepared to camp in the greenhouse. We have not actually done it yet, but we scoped out our spot, and we're waiting for nice weather? Maybe we just want to make sure there's not an animal problem in our impromptu forest. We'd hate to go camping, only to find that there are bears.

April 4 - Woke up to find Zhen had been kidnapped and left to die in the woods. Went on some insane, fucked up scavenger hunt to find her. After discussing it with Zhen and Dan, I'm forced to consider the possibility that the scientists may be involved in these schemes. If that's the case, we may never catch whomever did this. It also means they're willing to help someone else get away with murder.

April 5 - Today. After yesterday's drama, we needed a quiet day. Here's to hoping it stays that way and tomorrow's not another crisis. I can only hope, right?