Friar Lawrence

June 13, 1547
Romeo, my good friend came to me while I was in my garden earlier this morning. I agreed to marry him and his new love Juliet. He came to me while caring for my herb garden, he asked for me to do him this favour and although I am not too sure whether or not I agree with his quickly jumping into marriage, I must do this for him. Furthermore, although I do not agree with this marriage, I must say that it just may be the best way for the Montague's and the Capulet's to finally unite. The two families have been fighting for what seems like forever and I pray that agreeing to do this marriage will bring the two together.

June 14, 1547

Today I married Romeo and Juliet. I married them early this evening at Saint Peter's church. The ceremony was short as they did not want to be caught together in a public area and I immediately regretted marrying the couple. I thought of how this would ruin the Capulet family and they would start an immediate uprising with the Montague family.

June 16, 1547

Early yesterday morning, Romeo killed Tybalt in the public centre He came fleeing to me for advice knowing that the Prince would banish him. He was frustrated and upset with himself and with Tybalt for provoking his anger leading to a murder. I tried to convince him that he had no reason to be so upset. Even with the banishment he should be happy. He still has a wife who loves him and a family waiting for him. In addition, he is lucky to be alive, he should be proud that he was able to make it out of that battle with his life.

June 17, 1547
Through the confusion and the tears of Juliet's family when they found her 'dead' this morning, I cannot help but smile at the fact that even though their lives will be torn apart by the 'loss' of their daughter, I have finally solved the problem and allowed true love to overcome any over-ruling parent. My plan is to now attend a ceremony for a faking dead Juliet until her love Romeo comes to steal her away and never return. I cannot say that I feel good about this decision to lie and watch the pain crease upon the faces of Juliet's family and friends but if it will lead to their happiness then I must do this to keep their love from falling apart.

June 17, 1547
Although, as the Prince exclaims, every one believes I made a huge mistake in marrying Romeo and Juliet without the agreement and involvement of their parents, I truly believe I was doing it in best interest of everyone. Through the tears from all of the family members and friends, I was able to endure the pain I was causing and know that through the deaths and the hurt, I did the right thing. Earlier, I had entered the tomb to see a dead Romeo and an awakening Juliet and had known immediately that my plan had backfired completely and I had ruined any chance of Juliet being happy from that point forward, which is why I did not try to stop her from killing herself alongside Romeo.