OPAL

Bruce is in the shower and has been there for the last half an hour.

This is notable because it's the only bit of time I've had to myself since we embarked on this trip. He's in the room all the time, and when I suggested heading downstairs, he told me that it could be dangerous with this smug look on his face that told me he was doing it on purpose.

He didn't want me to go downstairs because he wants me here, in this damned room with him.

I'm staring out the window, hoping and praying ...