Interesting.  Interesting and sucking, really.

I'm almost impressed at the amount that my parents were in denial as they shipped me off.  They told me that if I were able to, I would be allowed home for winter, and summer.  Dad was hesitant about winter, though.  Doesn't want the higher ups seeing his son.  Not surprised.  A son embroiled in the middle of a homosexual scandal. My dad would never admit to his youngest son being gay. Of course not. That would look bad for them.

So it's off to Missouri for me, I suppose. Laura was in tears as I left. I wish I'd been able to tell her anything more helpful than I'll call and write. Poor girl. Haven't heard from Sam. No clue where he went to. I should be more sad about that I think. Laura certainly thinks I should. But Sam...well he's gone. He'll be fine.

I didn't see John before I left...probably better that way