Woke up in Pisa with a headache. Nurse was a very tall man in drag with mismatched eyes who kept poking me. V. gentle hands, though.

Got out of the hospital today. Yay! Sun very bright. Vincent ditched me and just realized nurse was my evil little brother. Bummer.

Arrived back in America today. Don’t think anyone saw through my disguise tho’ the Customs Agent made a pass at me. Spent an hour being strip searched. Not sure if it was legal but got his phone number when we were done. Guess I am hot no matter what I do.

Found Vinnie shacked up with Laura. WTF? After all we’ve been through... Laura outranks him so maybe he is being coerced. Have obtained a position as a doorman in his building and will observe. He looked weepy this morning so maybe a good sign.

‘Eau de Armpit’ is working wonders for me. Have only been hit on twice since taking this job. Think Laura pinched my bottom the other day but cannot be sure as elevator was v. full at the time. Vinnie hasn’t made a move on me yet but maybe he is pining for his Pendergast?!? Can’t wait to tell him I’m alive and drag him down to my den. I have soundproofed the walls and reinforced the locks so our reunion should be undisturbed.

Little brother has somehow gotten his hands on that English woman Vinnie and I pumped for information on Capraia. Via — Vio — Vile something? Saw she was digging me so I gave her my standard line, a classy, morning-after version of “I’ll call you.”. Didn't mean it but apparently she took me seriously. Geez. Vinnie complimented her on her olive oil; I know he was thinking the same thing about it that I was. Wish this hot stud body had a ‘low’ setting; I knock ‘em down on both sides of the aisle. *sigh* Oh, well. She’s Diogenes’ problem now, but not for long. I hope.

Received lock of Viola’s hair so know she’s still alive. Why doesn’t little brother get on with it???

Vincent looking very stubbly today. Should tell him to shave as I don’t like beard rash any more than the next Special Agent. Viola still alive. Too depressed to breathe.

Viola still alive. Little brother must have caught on to her twitiness; he always did have strange tastes. When I realized he really was going to release her I made certain to get myself arrested at the same time, so thankfully don’t have to deal with her yet. I’m safe for now. Not sure what to do if she insists on conjugal visits. Will ask that Vincent bring her? This could get sticky...

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