Never Never

Experiencing amnesia, Silas is aware he is in a car and that it is raining. A cop comes up to his window. The cop calls him by name—Silas—and checks on him. He tells him to get to school, as there is an important football game tonight. Confused, Silas drives off. He receives a text from someone named Janette. He calls her, hoping to learn something concrete. Janette only wants to know if Silas has found “her.” He texts that he will keep looking. He finally notices the letter in his lap that tells him about the amnesia loop, signed by himself and a “boy” named Charlie. A panicked Silas realizes what is happening and knows he needs to find Charlie, his ex-girlfriend. The letter references another letter in his glove compartment, an “anti-love” letter (170) from Charlie. While the letter claims they are “Not in love,” “Never Never” (171), it is actually a veiled way of conveying her love.

Still confused but intrigued, Silas heads to Charlie’s address. Finding the house unlocked, he enters a bedroom. He opens a chest and finds six journals. Silas grabs a backpack to carry the journals. When he heads out, the cop who checked on him earlier is standing on the porch.