The moments when I was alone in the room allowed me to have my solace. It dawned upon me that Lenard Lee was indeed gone. I forced myself to get out of bed and made for the connected bathroom.

In the cold weather, one didn't normally need to bathe often, but I perceived myself to be gross and covered with filth after being with my nemesis for such a long while. Once I was inside the bathroom, I bolted the door shut and scanned the space confining me for any hard sponges. Upon finding ...