Day 7673

Didn't have lunch, just sat and chatted with 4J. Shared more than I ever have with any other inmate. That is one innocent man.

Day 7672

Yesterday was almost depressing - 21 years in the same job. But 4J has given me a little bit of light. Maybe I can do some good before I go.

Day 7671

Happy anniversary to me, Happy anniversary to me, 21 years in this hell-hole..........Happy anniversary to me. In other news, Lou wrote 4J a reply and I sneaked it straight to him. I'm not letting Simon get anywhere near it if I can help it.

Day 7670

4J steps out his cell just as Simon comes out of his office and I walk straight into the back of him. Stupid boy.

Day 7669

Barry is going to look into the parole postponement, and Lou and I are starting to use the time to build a case file in 4J's favour. Technically, I could get fired for this.

Day 7668

Rumour has it that the parole hearing has been postponed...at Simon's request. Where's Barry's phone number?

Day 7667

I actually smile nowadays when I see a letter coming out of 4J's cell. I know it will make my little girl smile.

Day 7666

Heat wave in February. This global warming is genius.

Day 7665

Why do I make myself tuna sandwiches on a hot day?

Day 7664

Lou had plenty of interesting things to say, especially in view of the parole board hearing next week. I'm actually getting quite nervous about that now.

Day 7663

Lou said she had something important to tell me...important enough to come here. I do hate it when we have female visitors, especially when it's my daughter.

Day 7662

Simon took some more of his missed holiday from a couple of weeks back. I can feel the tension lift.

Day 7661

The parole board have booked a session with us for a couple of weeks time. I can think of some worthy candidates.

Day 7660

I looked up Simon's surname in our staff database. Now why does that sound familiar?

Day 7659

Barry still can't find 4J's case folder and he reckons there is a conspicuous gap where it should be.

Day 7658

Simon came barging out of his office and nearly had me over. Just for a second I thought I saw his TV with...no...can't be.

Day 7657

So much for the nice weather, cold snap today. Stupid external patrol.

Day 7656

It was a gorgeous day today - nice to be out on external patrol.

Day 7655

I asked Barry about 4J's file and he says he can't find it. He's probably just getting used to where everything is.

Day 7654

What is so fascinating on TV that Simon spends most of his day watching it? I can't find anything when I sit down of an evening.

Day 7653

Barry asked me what Simon's surname is. I've just realised I don't know. How funny.