I made the mistake of asking Uncle Sara if there was an extra bookcase about. I thought it might be another thing he could do to make himself feel he was doing right by me. I confuse them so. Well, he said they didn't – a lie I know. And right after he said that, I cringed, knowing what was likely to come next. I did not want any fake bonding activities.

Well, sure enough, he came up with the bright idea that he and I could build one together. So that is what we will do tomorrow. I don't suppose it will be too painful. I'm not much with a saw. He'll think he's doing me a favor. I guess I owe them something.

Frodo