While I was in my chamber, I heard Friar John call my name. As he called me, I expected to hear a joyous and exuberant response from Romeo saying he is coming soon. Friar John then told me news that gave me a pit in my stomach. He told me that he went to get another friar who was visiting the sick to accompany to Mantua. But as he found the other friar, the town officials accused them of being members of the family that had been hit with the plague. The officials quarantined the house and sealed the doors and windows, refusing to let them out. He then handed me the note I wrote to Romeo and said he was never able to deliver it. As Friar John said this I could feel my stomach drop. I felt sick. I began thinking about Juliet waking up in the tomb with all of her dead relatives, expecting Romeo to be there and then realizing he's not and that she is alone in her family tomb. I told him how important it was; I explained to him that it was more than just a friendly greeting, but it was a letter with important information in it that must be delivered to Romeo. I then told him to go fetch me a crowbar. I have no other option but to go to the tomb myself.
I cannot believe this situation. In about three hours, Juliet will wake up and realize that Romeo has not come and she will be infuriated with me. I am not particularly worried about Juliet being angry with me, but I feel guilty for getting her hopes up so much and then having her wake up and realize none of it has come true. I then decided that I would go get Juliet myself, explain what happened with Friar John trying to deliver the letter to Romeo, and keep her hidden in my cell until Romeo is able to come take her to Mantua. Hopefully this new plan will be end any future adversities for these lovers.
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