Transcription of text messages sent from my phone on a young woman’s behalf, during the Lost season finale at the Bell House, Brooklyn, NY, 2009-05-13.

She: This is [redacted]. I am by the bar. Where are you?

He: I wasnt going to make it in time. ive been trying to call you

She: My phone is off

She: Why did you think calling would work.

He: Gah! ive been out w my parents, running to jacks now

He: You said wednsday

[NB: This was Wednesday.]

She: Jacks? But I left my job early for this thing. I spent mppney I should spend on my phone fducking bill

She: I have to give this random dude back his phone now.

[She did, and bought me a beer.]

She: Hello?

She: Gag! Say something!