Dear Rich, Episode #16

                                                                           April 4, 2023

Dear Rich, 

  17 days until court. Another day down to check off. Still no word from the probation officer. I’ll have my mom check in with John at the end of the week if I still don’t hear anything. Last night was pretty uneventful – not even any “roaching” took place. Oh!! Because rumor has it, that a fight broke out next to us, and they needed “all hands on deck.” so we were forced to “bunk up” for the night around 8:30 PM apparently, went bad fights happen before the deputies can go in and break it up, they shoot little “pepper spray balls” into the day room, causing the fighters to cover their mouths and eyes. Well – the pepper spray lingers, and starts to come through our vents. Yikes! So we were all wearing facemasks to bed last night. Dreams indeed. LOL. I gave David a few pictures of us and he’s drawing a caricature for me. I will send it as soon as he’s done.

  I forgot to tell you that I finished “ Cat and Mouse”. It was really good! So far that’s five John Grisham books and three James Patterson books. I started the wheel of Time series. I’m about 100 pages into the first book, “ The Eye of the World”. Amazon made a TV show out of it. It’s actually really good. You should watch it. The books are like 800 pages each. So it’ll take me a while. I never did get the books that my mom sent me – even though she said they got delivered over a week ago. Sad day. I’ve been dreaming of Disneyland lately. My mom put in her letter that we could go when I get home. I would love that so so much. And to have Tori come too. I want us to go together and eat at the Blue Bayou. I am holding onto that daydream. I’m almost certain that I’ll need to let’s say get a Gucci fanny pack for such an occasion. Lol.

   I just talk to my mom and she said that Tracy and Jule are coming for my visit tomorrow – so I’m super excited for that. It’s always so great to see people. Tracy has been in my life for damn near 21 years! She came to court to sit with me the last couple of days that we were there and has been a staple in helping my mom with everything. Even after all this time, she’s still there for me to help fight my battles just like she was when I was in high school. I am forever grateful for her. 

  The probation officer just came and had her interview with me. I think it went OK, as OK as I think it could’ve gone anyways. She said something about also needing an interview with a psychologist before being able to be released, so I will call my mom in the morning and let her know to let John know. He never said anything to me about also needing that. I really hope we can also get that interview before the 21st or else they may have to ask for another continuance; but I don’t want to think about doubts, I would just like to remain hopeful and positive. I just really wish that I could get a hug from you right now. You and my mom. I could really use the reassurance after that interview. At least we’re getting commissary tonight. That always helps me feel better. Speaking of commissary, I gave my mom some items to ask you to send to me for Thursday. I didn’t know they were items you could order that we can’t! Apparently they are “ hot ticket” sell, or trading items. Who knew!?! I’m rambling because I’m trying to keep from crying since what I took from the probation officer was that I would not be able to be released on the 21st without the psychologist interview, but again, I’m telling myself that she doesn’t know the details of the charges, and she doesn’t know everything that the judge heard.  I hope full, positive, uplifting thoughts. That’s all we can really do right?… 😢 it’ll all work out the way it’s supposed to… 

  I’m going to give Sebastian seven rows of braids tonight, and then I think I got a new client! Tyler. We’re probably going to do for five rows of braids. So a packed night tonight of braiding for me which is probably the best. Keep busy. 

  I love you so so much, and I will be reading all of my letters tonight, probably multiple times, and looking through all of my photos… If only the photos could be real life. You’ll definitely be in my dreams tonight as you are every night. If you get a chance, I would love to have a letter from you to read… I love you with all of my heart. A hundred kisses….xoxo 

Always, 

Sean ❤️ Poptart