Entry 65. June 18, 2009.
[x] Suggest looking at the diary entries.
"Yeah I want to read them too, but look at Melanie. I should cheer her up first... Or maybe just rest. This day is too much already. Not like you selfish voices care..."
A loud burst of thunder rattles the Legard residence, startling Melanie. "Ugh... Can't even rest for a moment," she moans. "Mel, want to go look at these entries now? Maybe it'll take our minds off of things..." Felix suggests. "Yeah, sure. Whatever," she responds, half-heartedly. They go upstairs and turn on Felix's computer. Another roar of thunder rips through the silence. "Where on earth is this storm coming from? It's actually getting worse," she comments. Felix inserts the flash drive and a new file listing appears on the screen.
Entry 127
Entry 128
"Wow, two entries. She's so generous," Felix mocks. Melanie sits on Felix's bed to relax. "Read the first one to me," she says.
Entry 127. June 27, 2006.
I hate this accursed day. I haven't touched this diary in over a year now because of it. Rose ruined everything. EVERYTHING. Anthony is worried about me. I haven't felt any motivation to further our project. My son hardly talks to me. My coworkers talk behind my back. All of this emptiness is interest on my Devil's loan... I have to succeed before it's too late for me. PEOPLE ARE WORTHLESS. I WILL ACCOMPLISH MY GOALS ALONE!
"Your dad really is messed up..." Melanie says, lying back on the bed. A blinding flash of lightning illuminates the entire room. She lets out another sigh. "I just don't understand why she's showing us these. Is it an attempt at turning us against my dad? I think he managed that himself. This feels redundant," Felix comments as he moves the mouse to the next entry.
Entry 128. June 29, 2006.
My renewed spirit proves beneficial. The test today was a success. Anthony was my puppet for nearly an hour. Minor errors and an undesired latency in acting out the commands. Regardless, the first success in a long time. Felix's unconscious contribution to the project seems to be the missing piece. He may be just like me after all...
Felix's eyes open wide in shock as he finishes the last entry. Melanie sits up, an uneasy look on her face, as well. "You don't think...?" she asks. "What did that bastard do to me..." Felix says, unable to take his eyes off those final words. Another barrage of thunder and lightning brings them back to reality. The rain falls on the house with a terrifying force. "Goodness, this storm is getting serious. I'm gonna go make sure everything's closed and locked up," Felix says before running downstairs. Fuzzbuns runs into the bedroom, scared due to all the commotion. Melanie picks her up and cuddles her. "It's okay girl... I'm scared too," she comforts her with a pat on the head.
Downstairs, Felix checks all the windows and doors to make sure everything's holding down for the storm. "Like we need even more craziness..." he mutters. Melanie joins him downstairs, still holding Fuzzbuns. "Ah there she is," Felix says. "Yeah she came to me for protection," Melanie laughs. She sits on the couch while Felix finds something for them to drink. Suddenly, with a surge of lightning, the house goes dark. "Whoa!" she screams. Felix bumps into the counter and lets out a yelp of pain. "You gotta be kidding me. Didn't we just go through this?" he complains. "Felix! I can't see! I dunno where Fuzzbuns went!" she yells into the blackness. Another flash of lightning allows Felix to regain his bearings. He works his way back to Melanie and grabs onto her. "It's okay Mel. I got you."
As Nicholas drags Hudson's body through the mud, a bolt of lightning magnifies his wicked face. "What are we doing with him?" Chad yells through the wind and rain. "My shed is just over this way. I'll burn up the body inside," he shouts in response. "Alright. I'll go wait in the house," Chad says.
"I'm scared Felix... This storm is really bad," Melanie says, holding on to Felix tightly. "I'm sure everything will be fine. It's a good thing we got back when we did," he comforts her. Being brought so closely together once again helps renew their bond. Felix kisses her forehead and says, "I won't keep anything from you ever again Mel. I promise. I'm sorry for not trusting you." She squeezes him tighter. "Better not," she answers playfully.
[] Relax and wait the storm out together.
[] Talk about the entries to pass time.
[] Get some candles and play a game.
What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?