The Empire Strikes Back

6/5: New mattress and quilt arrive. I seal every single possible orifice shut with masking tape. The plastic packaging stays. No entry, no exit, no options, no bed bugs.
{Bed bugs 6 Andrew 6}

7/5: Not a single new bite. The predisone is working.
{Bed bugs 6 Andrew 7}

8/5: Doctor prescribes hydrocortisone acetate cream.
Also caresses my back in an inappropriate way.
{Doctor 1 Andrew 0}

9/5: Purchase a surface spray that deals with bed bugs.
Spray the hell out of my clothes and room.
{Bed bugs 6 Andrew 8}

10/5: Victory is imminent. But safe? It's never safe.