Chapter 2
Michael Scofield was awaiting a reponse to the letter he sent to Emily. Days went by and no reponse letter.
" Hey Scofield," the guard said, " You have a letter."
Michael reached out for it, but the guard pulled it back.
" Maybe I should make sure it won't explode on you," the guard said.
" Give to me," Michael said," Please."
The guard gave him the letter and Michael sat back down. He opened the envelope and began to read:
Michael,
I'm sorry if I took so long, I have been so busy with school which is my top priority. First of all I wanted to tell you my last name is Allenson. I was surprised to receive your letter, I guess you can say I lack faith in others and myself. I should work on that (huckles). Anyway I hope you are being treated fairly, I don't know what it's like to be in prison, but I've heard some prisoners can be treated badly.
What else to say?
Well I'm not a night person, I don't like going out alone at night and I don't have too many friends either.
There seemed to be another pause in the letter, like she didn't know what else to say.
I should tell you next to my schoolwork, my family is the most important. Are you close to your family? I bet you miss them.
Well I have to go now, I have schoolwork to do.
Emily,
Michael looked at that letter over and over again. Emily seemed lonely and desperate for a friend herself. Michael smiled at the thought that she was close to her family.
" Lucky for her," Michael thought, " I feel like I lost my years ago."
While thinking about his family, he thought about the reason he was in prison in the first place.
" I can't tell her that," Michael thought," I can't tell her why I got myself into prison."
Michael sat back and thought about what else he was going to tell her. One thing he did know that he had to get out and his brother too. He began to write.
Emily
You are so sweet it's so nice of you to think about my safety. I am being treated fairly I guess. I am not as close to my family as I once was, it's hard to explain and I don't want to make you sad. Are you sad already, your letter tells me you are. I am glad you are dedicated to your family and your schooling. I mentioned to you before don't give up no matter how hard it is.
Another thing to mention, get out more and enjoy your life, even if you have to go out on your own. I suggest go to places you feel comfortable. You should be reminded that nobody got anywhere by being afraid.
I have to sign off now because it's time for detail outside. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine.
Michael
Michael then put the letter aside and grabbed and envelope, he already had the address written out, now he needed to mail it.
" Emily, your letter awaits," Michael said as he got up and headed out of the open cell door.