(The following is a reprinting of a correspondence that took place between October 15, 1997, and October 28, 1997, between Matthew Ramirez and Leanne Greenberg. Entries marked with the letter "M" indicate that they were written by Mr. Ramirez, and entries marked with "L" indicate that they were written by Ms. Greenberg.)
(M)
Leanne,
Don't let them see this. Those bastards can't know that I'm talking to you.
I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have gotten you involved in this. I thought we were going to blow the lid off the whole thing, but Umbrella found us out somehow. They must have people working in the newspapers. I'm so, so sorry.
Please respond when you get this, but don't risk slipping it to me when we pass each other in the halls. Do you know that small table in the back of the cafeteria? Leave a note under the chair cushion there. That's how we'll communicate from now on.
I love you,
Matt
(L)
It's okay. Really. I'm okay.
I was handcuffed and escorted to the lab today. I nearly collapsed when the men in white coats took my blood. I told them that I was hypoglycemic, and one of them rushed to get me some water. I'm okay now, but my blood sugar is still low. I need food.
(M)
They took my blood too.
Be strong, okay? I'm only a few cells down from you. I'll be watching next time you come back from the cafeteria. When you get back, try to look out of your cell. You should see me.
I just want you to know that I'm close.
Love,
Matt
(L)
I saw you waving. Thank you. It's nice knowing that you're nearby after what had happened today.
A guard came for me and escorted me back into the lab. They injected me with something. I don't know what it was, but the injection site became purple, and I felt really lightheaded.
(M)
Are you okay now? What did they do to you?
No such thing's happened to me! I was never brought back to the lab again after the physical they gave me. Only the guards came to give me fresh water.
I'm so sorry that this is happening to you. Please, God, let it be me next time.
Never forget that I love you,
Matt
(L)
I have a fever today, and my vision is blurry. The lightheadedness never went away, and nothing I've eaten has brought my blood sugar up. Every muscle in my body tingles and feels weak.
I'm so tired.
(M)
I'm going to get us out of this. I don't know how, but I promise you, I'll get you away from here!
Do you remember when we first met? Do you remember when your cat got sick, and we prayed together for it to get better?
It got better. Remember?
So pray. When we pray together, nothing can stop us.
Please,
Matt
(L)
I love you. I don't think I can pray anymore.
(M)
I saw them take you away again. Your skin looked burnt! What the hell is going on?
(M)
I didn't see you come back from the cafeteria today.
Where are you?
(M)
I think I got the same injection as you.
I love you. I just wish you were near me. I just wish we could've shared a cell.
(M)
I didn't see you come back from the cafeteria again today.
I feel sick.
Please answer.
(M)
I threw up again and ruined my water.
I'm still praying.
(M) - Found on the body of Patient #436.
not giving up [sic]