Anyway, this fic is thanks to many, many people. See, with so many minor characters, I had major problems writing personalities for each one, so I ended up basing many of the minor characters on real people I've met. If you are a member of one of the following organizations, you may have a character in here inspired by you, and I'm giving you a big THANKS: the NGU 2001 Intro Group, the Skippers and Crew at Texlake, the 2001 Water Exploration Team (WET), the 2001 Texlake staff, and the members of the Texlake Chapter of the "National Association of Stinky Hoboes" (I say this like we've got more than one chapter *grin*).
THIS IS A SEQUEL TO DEMONS IN MY HEAD: SPOTLESS. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ IT, THEN GO DO THAT FIRST!
Prologue
Subj: Summer Break
Date: 2/2/01 9:04:40 PM Mountain Daylight Time
From: MrClean@yahoo.com
To: t_connell@kems.com, v_lanier@kems.com, b_lanier@kems.com, j_waite@kems.com, IDontCare02@hotmail.com, CrazyChicka6457@aol.com
Hey, all!
I just got back from group and have discovered that I cannot come visit over the summer...I actually have a summer job, working at a summer camp, Camp Freedom, for kids who have/had OCD. Sorry I can't spend the summer working at the EMS station with you guys. Maybe I'll make it up by flying out over Easter/Spring Break, OK?
-Hank
PS Jamie--your (terribly broke) brother told me to hit your dad up for some money
Subj: need another counselor?
Date: 2/4/01 9:04:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: j_waite@kems.com
To: MrClean@yahoo.com, PeterWaite@studsofnmu.com
ok i know all of the counselors at camp freedom all have/had ocd but here me out. if u are short a counselor im a perfect choice. i may not have had ocd but i know what its like dealing with people who do.
jamie
Subj: Re: Fwd: need another counselor?
Date: 2/9/01 9:04:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: CampFreedom@msn.com
To: j_waite@kems.com
CC: MrClean@yahoo.com, PeterWaite@studsofnmu.com
Jamie,
We recieved your message, and are considering you for the position of counselor. We have realized that those who actually have OCD aren't the only ones who deal with it, and thus, have decided to allow you to apply for a position. If you reply with a mailing address or fax number, we will send you an application.
Sincerely,
Sarah Michels
Jerry Grubbs
Camp Freedom Directors