This fic is very 'different.' It takes place in the present time, but Jack is 15. It is his diary, so I have tried to write it the way I imagine a 15 year old Jack would. So the writing may not be good English at times, but it is done purposely!! Before you read the instalments of the diary you need to know certain information about this fictional world of the young Jack Bauer.

This young teenage Jack is in school, and is known for being a little 'unconcerned' about his future. He has temper and behavioural problems too, (that's how I can imagine the younger Jack,) but isn't a loner or a weirdo, he has his own click of friends.

He has a mother named Sarah, who has no job, as she has to look after her youngest child, Carol, who is just one year old. Carol is Jacks little sister (obviously!) Their is no father, but an Uncle Dave, who is Sarah's brother. Dave has no children and likes to crash at Carols every now and then, and he also likes a little Coke now and then.... He is probably the closest thing to a father figure, and Sarah's only real leverage over Jack.

They rent a very small house and are on the Welfare. Jack and Carol share a room.

I think that is everything to know, and I hope it wont be too confusing. If anything does confuse you e-mail me and Ill try to explain it better! I think this is going to be a total disaster, but hey, its worth a try!! :) Thank you for reading, and please review, if it is a complete bas up, let me know! You have to be cruel to be kind ;)