Recording done on first December 2012.

Hello Derek.

I have finally stolen this handy recorder, and before you give me the stare, dad never uses it, so it is quite alright.

It seems odd talking to no one but I know you are listening. It's evening right now and the weather is quite pleasant so I decided to take a walk with you and Drake.

I am just going to his place, to see if he is up for a walk. He doesn't know about you so it will just be our conversation from now on. Here I go, the doorbell has been pressed and I can hear the footsteps.

"Daily darling!! It is so nice to see you. Come on in. I will just fix you a cup of hot chocolate. "

" No, actually Ms. Wilson I dropped by to see if Drake would like to go on a walk with me. "

" Ah! I am sure that will be possible. Drake come downstairs. Here he is. Wear the coat and go out Drake. Daryl's waiting for you. "

" Yes ma'am"

Drake's just coming Derek. He listens to everything his mum says, sweet right. He has come!!
Recording turned off

Re recorded at ten pm.

Sorry. The battery died. Drake is a sweetheart, he really is. He isn't able to talk much even though he tries. I think he is scared, though I am not sure of what.

I talked alot today. Told him everything about dad and Nanna. I know it is too soon to trust someone but he can't really hurt me can he?

I told him I hated dad, that I was tired of his alcoholic dates and his uncaring attitude. You know what his reply was?  He said, and I quote "Dad's are difficult to find Daryl. Be thankful because you have one. Maybe you and he haven't understood each other yet."

this is the longest sentence I have heard from him!! I smell a story behind this, but I am taking one step at a time.

Sadly our walk didn't end quite well. I managed to ask him if I could read any of his poems and he instantly changed. He shut down immediately his attitude going from shy to scared. It was only after a thousand sorry's and 'never happen again' s I managed to quell his anxiety attack, but the damage was done and we departed in silent awkward moods. 

I think he needs help, though I don't really know what kind. Maybe if I knew more of his story I might be able to help him.

Just so you know Derek the social service class professor has asked us to do one good thing this week and I have decided I am going to help Drake get over his shyness.

From what I have gathered his attitude stems not from a disease or health problem but from fear of humans. So I am sure it is not permanent and can be gotten rid of if given proper surveillance. And yeah, doing this might also help my cv. I want to become a doctor. What kind I am still not sure, but this counts right?

Anyways, I am hungry from all this talking so I am going to grab a snack. Will talk to you later.
Bye!