Day 543

I got my letter today. I was smiling again. But something was in it that Derek should not see. I had to hide this one.

Day 542

Oddly I've not seen much of Big Derek today. In fact, not much all week. I hope he's not planning to use that snippet of information. A guard told me another letter had arrived and I would get it tomorrow.

Day 541

I've toyed with the idea all day yesterday and today about whether to say something to the guards about the content of that letter. But surely they've read it already? I don't want them to know about my lady either.

Day 540

I woke up with a jump last night. It hit me like a freight train! I must have shouted out because a couple of guards came running. They didn't look too impressed, wonder what they were up to?

Day 539

I spent most of today trying to figure out what was so important in her letter that Derek would find useful. She waved at me today with a huge smile. Made my day go very well indeed.

Day 538

I finished my letter today and sent it. I hope she gets it soon. My letter was returned, thrust into my hand by a passing prisoner during the walk around. It was unreadable.

Day 537

Disaster! Derek caught me in the courtyard reading my letter. He took it off me and told me this was just the sort of information he wanted. I wanted to say something but some other prisoners blocked my way.

Day 536

I struggled to write a reply today as it meant facing some of the questions that she asked me."Who else writes to you?" Nobody yet. "What are you there for?" Maybe I'll finish this tomorrow.

Day 535

I met that poor soul on my walk again today, he told me his name was Derek and he was in the "exchange" business. I asked him what he wanted and he just asked for any information. I thought it odd, but told him I'd see what I could do.

Day 534

Its been a beautiful day today. Life is good. I kept my letter in my top pocket to read whenever I wanted to. I discreetly waved again today with renewed joy!

Day 533

I got a letter today. Simply written "To 4J". I spend my entire day reading the letter over and over that I missed my walk.I can't stop smiling.

Day 532

She wasn't there today. I felt a little silly hanging around that corner of the courtyard so much, but it's become the highlight of my walk.

Day 531

It worked!! If only I could hear, but it looked like she giggled! She wrote a big OK on a piece of paper. I guess that's her cubicle number.

Day 530

I think it might become obvious that I've not written to anybody soon. I really don't know what to do. Then an idea struck me and I wrote a large 4J on my paper. I'll try it tomorrow.

Day 529

We all were issued paper and a fresh set of pencils today. At least my dear fellow will be happy that he can keep drawing. I've stacked mine neatly against the elephant wall.

Day 528

I received a pleasant surprise today. It turns out my office worker has moved to some offices lower down. I discreetly waved and then realised, it's a lady!

Day 527

The guard that bought my lunch today mentioned that we would be able to write letters to loved ones soon. I don't think he realised poor chap, but it didn't help to have such bad memories return.

Day 526

I didn't see my dear fellow today. I hope he's making good use of the pencil. Maybe he stayed in the cell to do some drawing. I haven't seen my office friend for three days now.

Day 525

I found out today that my pencil was worth quite a lot of "favours" for me. It was simply a gift to the poor soul, but he was adamant that he wanted to help. So I just said it would be nice to hear from other people once in a while and he nodded and vanished into the crowds.

Day 524

Daily walks have started becoming interesting for me. I've met a couple of people in the courtyard who have said that they can "get me things" although not sure how. One of them said he only wanted a pencil. I am sure he could have one of mine.

Day 523

Wow, a surprise! I went for my walk today and was surrounded by other prisoners. Although I kept to myself, I tried to mentally identify the person who had passed me my notes. And I waved back to the person in the office block.

Day 522

I didn't get my walk today. Not sure if it was because of the response I got from reporting my door and waving the security pass, or if they have cancelled the courtyard walks. I'll see tomorrow.

Day 521

I came back from my walk to day and got back into my cell to find that the door to my cell had been left open. I looked out and couldn't see anybody. So I thought I'd take a wander and report it, taking the security pass that the bricklayer had left.