January 28th, 2018

It was an interesting day back to work after our conversation last night. Security was going around to all the departments to talk to everyone about what happened on Friday. They were making sure everyone was aware of procedures and policy for any number of incidents. While they were at it, I was congratulated on handling myself and the situation well. I didn't think it was that bad until I noticed security out of the corner of my eyes, and then I just did my best to remain calm. I just couldn't understand why the guy was so insistent on getting in. His offer of the coin threw me I think.

Otherwise work went well. Some guy came in wearing that blow up T-Rex costume that I see all over the internet. He did well playing with the kids until he startled one little boy who just started screaming and crying. I felt so bad for them both, it wasn't intentional by any means. The guy left, and came back in later without the costume to apologize to us.

Hal did stop by for lunch, and he was able to pick me up after work. But we didn't have a lot of time before he had to go meet Tim. He gave me a ride home and we just sat in his jeep and talked for a while outside my place till he had to go. It was actually kind of nice. And we just talked about his family. His own grandfather's health has been declining over the years, and he had to be admitted to the hospital again this morning. Hal was sad of course, but he was mostly accepting. He said this was the sixth time in two years that his grandpa had to be admitted. I made sure to hug him tightly before he left.

So I've had the rest of the evening here at home. I helped Mom make kebabs and naan for us tonight. Her's are always good, and so easy I'm going to have to remember that for our conspiracy dinner next Friday.

I hopped on my computer just to do some looking and found an article about Jane Doe. I've been checking every so often since Candace agreed to meet her hoping I might find some way. Turns out Father Adamson with the Catholic church is organizing a bit of a charity event for her. Someone had recently offered a place to live while she gets her feet underneath her. But because she has nothing at all, Father Adamson is inviting the community to stop by and donate. He's asking for clothes, food, necessities, money to help pay her medical bills, and if anyone could offer her a job it'd be a chance to meet her. It'll take place on Wednesday, which is great 'cause I'm off then. So I got a hold of Candace and asked if she'd like to stop by. We could bring something to donate, maybe something left of Eli's stuff if it'd be useful, or canned goods. Candace thought it was a great idea. So Wednesday morning we'll meet up like we usually do, and after Hal goes to class we can make our way to the church. Or, since Candace wants to make sure Sam remains in the loop, he can give us a ride. She said she'd talk to him and find out.

Oh well, off to bed with me, still have work in the morning.