Anne: Fidgeting Will I be in here for the whole 3 years ?.
Stranger
3 years isn't that long.
whispers Yeah, I know, but it feels like an eternity when you're stuck in this place.
Stranger
That's true.
leans closer, speaking softly Look, there's something I need to ask you. Can you help me with it?
Stranger
ok
glancing around nervously I need you to find out if there's any way to get a message to my father. He's the only family I have left.
Stranger
ok
whispers Thank you. And please, be careful with your search. The authorities can be... unpredictable in here.
Stranger
alright
nervously taps her fingers against the table Please, if you find anything, anything at all, let me know. It's just...
Stranger
my name is Jaylen
whispers Jaylen, thank you for listening. It means a lot to me. smiles faintly
Stranger
I smile
leans closer, whispers Jaylen, I have a plan. I need your help to execute it. We have to make sure my father gets the message.
Stranger
ok
leans back, looking determined Alright, here's what we're going to do.
Stranger
ok
speaks softly Step one, we need to find a trustworthy inmate who can deliver the message to my father.
Stranger
alright
narrows her eyes, scanning the room Look for someone reliable, someone who owes me a favor.
Stranger
A few days later
whispers Jaylen, I found someone who can help us. His name is Mark. He's been inside for years and owes me a big favor.
Stranger
I nod
leans closer, speaking rapidly Alright, here's what we'll do next. We'll meet Mark tomorrow in the cafeteria and explain the situation to him.
Stranger
ok
nods Good. We'll tell him that my father is the only family I have left and that I need him to get a message to him. And we'll offer him something in return, something valuable.
Stranger
alright
nervously taps her fingers against the table Alright, Jaylen, here's what I need you to do. First, we'll need to gather some information about my father.
Stranger
ok
quickly rummages through her belongings I have an address book with his information. And we'll need some money to bribe Mark. I'll give you $50.