I was supposed to return to my dorm room, but I chose to spend the night in the infirmary with Elphaba. While she slept, I thought, Now what do I do? Get rid of the letter, but someone might suspect something. I'll ask Elphie in the morning. Glinny, please be quiet or keep your thoughts down. I'm trying to sleep here. Sorry, Elphie, I quickly apologized. Elphaba smiled and I curled up on the couch—I used my coat as a blanket. The next morning, I woke up and gently shook my sister awake. Elphie, I'll send Madame Morrible's letter, but I'll also write to Momsie and Popsical explaining what you told me and what I told you—both sides of the fight and why you ran off—that might be the best chance for you to stay here at Shiz. If you think that's best. I do. Okay, Glinny. Hurry up and write that letter, so I can talk to you. I'm going, Elphie, I'm going. I'll be back soon.

I returned to the dorm room where I was supposed to be after visiting Elphaba, and quickly wrote a letter to Momsie and Popsical—I'd read it to Elphaba before sending it and forged her signature—that was something I was very good at—it was how Elphaba and I snuck around town with "parental permission" 'cuz it was from both of us.

Dearest Darlingest Momsie and Popsical. I am fine, but, at first, Elphaba and I both thought that there was some confusion over rooming here at Shiz. We'd been assigned to be roommates to each other. Elphaba's going to meet the Wizard—I'm really proud of her—and you should be proud of her, too. I kind of spied on her little celebration and her little what-I'm-going-to-do-once-I-join-the-Wizard planning session. She got really mad at me, and she had the right to be mad, but then I apologized and we sort of started becoming friends. Then we discussed writing a letter, and I accidentally insulted her. She got mad and ran off. This is what she told me happened to her. I went to the library for two minutes and then left. I got something to eat, and then I went for a walk in the woods—I was still mad and wanted to calm down. I was attacked by something or someone and I don't remember what happened after that. All I knew was that I was in pain. I didn't want you to know, and I didn't want to upset either, so I blocked you—it was to protect you, Galinda. When I woke up, here I was in the infirmary. This is what happened to me after our little disagreement. After she left, I waited a half hour, and then told Madame Morrible that she was gone. I returned to the room and then left again, three hours later. I went to the library, hoping I'd find her there and then I went to the bookstore. I got something to eat and then resumed walking around the campus, scanning the area for her—you know—trying to enter her thoughts—I didn't hear anything from her. Then I returned to the room and went to bed—I was hoping she'd be back and reading some random book and ignoring me, like always, but she wasn't, Elphaba, I mean, and, I was scared. I was really scared. I didn't know where she was and she wasn't answering my requests for her to come back and I couldn't find her and it was awful, Elphaba—again, I'm still thinking about Elphaba. Then I was shaken awake and told to go to the infirmary. I kinda punched the guy who told me to go to the infirmary and then panicked, worried about my little sister. Then I told her that I thought I could have found her sooner—before the attack—and she asked me what I meant and I told her. Well, Elphie, I was thinking if I'da gonna to the library earlier, I would have found her and we wouldn't be here and we could have talked to each other and I'd know she was safe and I thought she'd been killed and it was terrifying and I missed her and I told her, DON'T YOU EVER RUN OFF LIKE THAT AGAIN, ELPHABA UPLAND! She agreed, after smirking evilly at me, when she realized how upset I was. Your wonderful and amazing daughters, Galinda and Elphaba Upland.

I returned to the room and whispered, "Elphie, are you awake?" "Yeah, Galinda," she said. "I was bored, so I started reading that medical file—which was kind of starting to put me to sleep." "I have the letter—I'll read it to you—make sure you approve it," I told her. I read our letter to Elphaba. "It's a little long, if you don't mind, Elphie," I told her. "It's okay. Now read the letter already, Glinny," Elphaba snapped up at me. I nodded and began reading.

"Dearest Darlingest Momsie and Popsical. I am fine, but, at first, Elphaba and I both thought that there was some confusion over rooming here at Shiz. We'd been assigned to be roommates to each other. Elphaba's going to meet the Wizard—I'm really proud of her—and you should be proud of her, too. I kind of spied on her little celebration and her little what-I'm-going-to-do-once-I-join-the-Wizard planning session. She got really mad at me, and she had the right to be mad, but then I apologized and we sort of started becoming friends. Then we discussed writing a letter, and I accidentally insulted her. She got mad and ran off. This is what she told me happened to her. I went to the library for two minutes and then left. I got something to eat, and then I went for a walk in the woods—I was still mad and wanted to calm down. I was attacked by something or someone and I don't remember what happened after that. All I knew was that I was in pain. I didn't want you to know, and I didn't want to upset you either, so I blocked you—it was to protect you, Galinda. When I woke up, here I was in the infirmary. This is what happened to me after our little disagreement. After she left, I waited a half hour, and then told Madame Morrible that she was gone. I returned to the room and then left again, three hours later. I went to the library, hoping I'd find her there and then I went to the bookstore. I got something to eat and then resumed walking around the campus, scanning the area for her—you know—trying to enter her thoughts—I didn't hear anything from her. Then I returned to the room and went to bed—I was hoping she'd be back and reading some random book and ignoring me, like always, but she wasn't, Elphaba, I mean, and I was scared. I was really scared. I didn't know where she was and she wasn't answering my requests for her to come back and I couldn't find her and it was awful, Elphaba—again, I'm still thinking about Elphaba. Then I was shaken awake and told to go to the infirmary. I kinda punched the guy who told me to go to the infirmary and then panicked, worried about my little sister. Then I told her that I could have found her sooner—before the attack—and she asked what I meant and I told her. Well, Elphie, I was thinking if I'da gonna to the library earlier, I would have found her and we wouldn't be here and we could have talked to each other and I'd know she was safe and I thought she'd been killed and it was terrifying and I missed her and I told her, DON'T YOU EVER RUN OFF LIKE THAT AGAIN, ELPHABA UPLAND! She agreed, after smirking evilly at me, when she realized how upset I was. Your wonderful and amazing daughters, Galinda and Elphaba Upland."

"Mail the letters," she instructed, after I'd finished reading our letter. I quickly mailed both letters.

Then I just talked to Elphaba—using our twin connection—we read each other's minds. So, when are they going to let you out of here? I don't know, Glinny. I really hate it here. I agree, Elphie. Thanks, Glinny. I'm a little tired of this place. You're a great sister. Thank you, Elphie. But you're also a great sister, Elphaba. Galinda, I love you. I love you, too, Elphaba. After a little while, Madame Morrible came and said, "Miss Galinda Upland?" "Yes, Madame?" I asked. "I'm sorry, but it might be better for Miss Elphaba if she has no visitors—we can't have her get too attached to anyone." I was told. I looked at Elphaba and thought, too late for that—she already is attached to someone—me.

Elphaba smirked at me and said, "Madame, I'm afraid your warning has come too late. I am attached to someone here at Shiz—my twin." "Miss Elphaba, I am only trying to do what is best for you," Madame Morrible said. Elphaba sat up slowly and said, "Madame Morrible, Miss Galinda and I have never separated for long periods of time—ever. When I went for a walk—it didn't matter where we were—I got scared—because if I didn't know if my sister was safe, I got worried about her—we look out for each other. We have to stick together." I pressed myself against my sister, shaking violently. Elphaba wrapped her free arm around me and said, "Please, I can't leave Galinda." I looked up at Madame Morrible, frightened. I thought, Elphie, I'm scared. It's gonna be okay, Galinda. We'll think of something.I nodded shakily, and bit my lip. Don't cry, Glinny. We will be able to stay together—somehow. Besides, there's still photo. It's not the same. I know, but you'll still be able to see me. I want you to stay here with me. "We'll wait for your parents to come and see what they say," Madame Morrible said. I looked at Elphaba and thought, Aren't you glad we sent that other with Madame Morrible's letter? Yes, I am—our letter's my best shot at staying here at Shiz with you.