11 February 2002:



11 February 2002:



The week begins on a very emotional note with many unexpected happenings. It begins at lunch formation when Kristen turns up missing and the chilling words “One unaccounted for” are proclaimed for the whole regiment to hear. After lunch, a somber Debby stops by Jackie, Emma, and Karli’s room with the distressing news that Kristen is once again in the hospital. The three roommates speculate that it has something to do with the ill-fated friendship between Kristen and the Mexican Midget and the falling out that they had the night before. The roommates silently agree to not tell anyone about the latest news for Kristen’s sake. Their assumption that Debby is of the same mind is proven wrong when they witness her telling others in the company of the whereabouts of Kristen. Even after confronting her about it she does not stop, much to the distress of the three.



After returning from crew practice, Karli is extremely surprised to enter her room and see Tyler in there talking to Jackie. Knowing that he is not a welcome visitor in the room, Karli wonders why Jackie and Emma haven’t thrown him out yet. Jackie finally manages to get him to leave after telling him that she needs to change for her concert that evening.



Later on in the evening, another unexpected visitor drops by in the form of the Mexican Midget. Emma is left bewildered after he asks her to go to the chemistry review with him. She wonders if they are once again friends and if it has anything to do with Kristen being gone.



Jackie returns exhausted but elated after her concert in front of a assembly of Generals and other high ranking officials, including the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Shinseki. She had the immense honor of shaking his hand and also receiving a coin from him, something that only a select few people get.



The day ends on a cheerfully for Karli when she is able to talk to Jason once again. Although no official word has been passed to her about her being able to go home over the weekend, she still anxiously anticipates Saturday and her date with Jason.



Such is the life of a Cadet.