Day 7563

Walks are back, and staggered, so it takes a lot more of our day. I mentioned 4J's case to Lou in passing, as she works in a law office. She didn't seem that interested.

Day 7562

Popped in to 4J to tell him about the reassignments and the fact that exercise routines are to be reinstituted. It will be nice to have sort of normality back.

Day 7561

We've sat down and worked out the new cell assignments. We'll move a few today and most tomorrow. Properly introduced myself to the guard who was drafted in to replace me. Seems nice enough.

Day 7560

Barry won't give up the name of the prisoner that bribed him to abduct me. The decision's been made that the inmates should be split up to stop collusions like this from happening. We'll see.

Day 7559

A very strange day. Barry was arrested after evidence of his involvement in the kidnap plot came to light. I don't have all the details yet but I have a meeting with Internal Affairs tomorrow. He can't be imprisoned here, can he?

Day 7558

I can't believe it. I know who abducted me. I can't believe it.

Day 7557

Tensions are rising within the guards as it becomes increasingly apparent that one of them held me hostage. Whoever it is must be in league with a prisoner. The net is closing.

Day 7556

The investigation has turned inward. As I was snatched and knocked out inside prison grounds, and then held in the prison's solitary confinement, the feeling is that it was too big a job for an inmate, or even several, to carry out. And if it wasn't a prisoner, there's only one other group that spends all its time here...

Day 7555

Early days in the investigation, so not much to report there yet. Had a quiet word with Linda in the kitchen to set up a little surprise for 4J.

Day 7554

A massive investigation has started as to how what happened, happened. I'll be questioned soon. Wondered what to get 4J as a gift, but when I thought about it, it was obvious.

Day 7553

I surprised myself by how emotional it was to see 4J again, the man whose letter unintentionally gave the clue to my release. We hugged and I thanked him and he looked a little bemused. Someone is going to have a very good week next week.

Day 7552

So 2 weeks ago I was snatched 30 seconds after clocking out and held in our own prison's solitary confinement! I couldn't make out any faces, so I don't know who to blame. But I know who to thank for my release...

Day 7551

Thank you Lou, my dear, sweet girl. It is so good to be home, but I am shattered. More tomorrow.

Day 7550

It is so incredibly frustrating to be sitting at home, not able to do anything practical. I would go down there and look for clues myself if they would let me.

Day 7549

It's been raining today dad. Hope you can see that. No post. The cat is fine, but misses you. So do I.

Day 7548

We seem to be at a dead-end. The prison service won't negotiate and we have no idea where dad is being held. I swore I wouldn't do this, but I may have to unload all of this to my guy inside.

Day 7547

The prison service says it won't meet any ransom demand and I may have to accept the consequences of that decision. I'm not giving up on you papa. See you soon. L xx

Day 7546

The inevitable ransom demand arrived this morning. A prisoner for dad. They also seem to know a lot about me. I was scared yesterday, but I'm angry today.

Day 7545

The governor at the prison is keeping me informed, although there's not much to report at the moment. They will be drafting in another guard soon to cover for dad. Where are you?

Day 7544

Dad would want me to carry on his journal. He's been missing for 48 hours now and we're all sick with worry. I hope you get to read this soon dad. Lou xx