Los Angeles County Department of Corrections
Women's Maximum Security Unit

Deanna's POV
Man.....I just can't believe it. I'm about to spend the rest of my life behind bars, that's all because I was trying to defend myself and save my own life from an animalistic piece of shit. I mean, I just don't understand it. It's like when Shawn was alive, he abuse me, and now, even in death, he still abusing me. I just don't know what to do or how to even feel like this point. My one saving grace is that my attorney, Leonard is going to appeal and try to get my conviction overturned.

When I get to my cell, my two roommates Trinity and Jessica, noticed the dejected look on my face.....

"Girl, what's wrong? What happened in court?" Trinity asked, worry evident on her face.

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes in an attempt to keep my composure before answering...

"I-I got found guilty." I say sadly.

"Oh wow. Girl, I'm so sorry." Trinity said.

"Yeah girl dats fucked up. Did they give you your time yet?" Jessica asked.

"Yup." I replied.

Trinity and Jessica stared at me, waiting for me to respond.

"Ok....so.....how much time did you get? I mean you killed that nigga in self defense, so what 5, maybe 10 years?" Jessica asked.

"No.... I-I got natural life." I say quietly.

"What?! Are you fucking serious?" Trinity exclaimed.

"Get the fuck outta here! That's some bullshit yo!" Jessica yelled.

"Yup. I'm gone." I say.

"Never mind that motherfucker was beating your ass, bringing you STDs and damn near killed you. You gotta spend life in prison for protecting yourself. Bullshit I say!" Trinity said.

"So is yo' lawyer gonna appeal?" Jessica asked.

" Yeah....he said not to worry and that they are working on it, the minute they issued the verdict." I say.

"Oh ok, well just hope for the best." Trinity said.

After giving my cellmates the bad news, it was almost time to go to chow hall for dinner. But after receiving the bad news, I was in no mood to eat. Instead, I just laid on my bunk and went to sleep after my cellies left.

When I woke up, I realized it was the next morning as the sun was shining on my face. I didn't realize I had slept so long. I guess I was so tired and stressed out that I needed to sleep.

At that moment, my two cellies were shaking me, trying to get me to get up...

"Hey girl, get up. The C.O. says we about to get shipped so get up and start packing your stuff." Trinity said.

"You getting shipped too?" I asked.

"Yep, I got my time about three days ago. I got 25 to life. It is what it is. It's my third strike anyway, so whatever." She said.

"What about you?" I asked Jessica.

"Same, I got my time too. I got 35 years." Jessica said.

"Damn, so we all kinda in the same boat huh?" I ask.

"Yeah, looks like it. Well, I'm eligible for parole after 25 years." Jessica said.

"I don't think I'm eligible. I got 25 to life, probably because of the whole 3rd strike thing." Trinity said.

"And I'm not eligible at all. My only chance is to win an appeal to either overturn my conviction or at least win a new trial. Other than that, I got natural life." I say shaking my head.

At that moment, the correctional officer came to our cell.....

"McCray, Carter and Myers. On the door, get ready to head to the bus for movement." She said.

"Aye C.O., where are we going? C.I.W?" Trinity asked.

"What's C.I.W? I asked.

"California Institution for Women." Jessica answered.

"Nope....looks like you all are going to....wait a minute, let me call my sargeant. It says here...Uso Penitentiary." The CO said, as she looked at her clipboard in confusion.

"Uso penitentiary? Aint that a man's jail?" Trinity asked.

"Yeah it is. I'm gonna call my sargeant to verify this. So sit tight ladies." She said, as she walked away.

"That's crazy, they can't be sending us to a men's prison, I know." I say.

"I don't know either." Trinity said.

"Same." Jessica chimed in, shrugging her shoulders.

A few moments later, the correctional officer returned. She gave a deep sigh before speaking....

"Well ladies, looks like you are indeed going to the Uso Penitentiary." She said.

"Did they change it to a women's prison?" I ask.

"Nope. From what my sargeant told me, you three along with about 4 other inmates are being transferred there as apart of some new program that they started over there." She said.

The three of us, were at a loss for words.....

"So....we gonna be locked up with men? Trinity asked.

"Well.....maybe they'll have a separate area for you guys away from the men, because I can't see you all being cellmates with men." The C.O. said.

"That's fucked up. I know one goddamn thing, not one of these clowns betta not even THINK of touching me, thinking he gonna get some pussy." Jessica said, getting angry.

"Well, I don't know, all I can tell you is to talk the C.Os when you get there. You guys will probably be in reception and you'll likely have a counselor, so all I can tell you is to talk to them. But right now, I need you to grab your belongings and line up against the wall over here." The C.O said as she unlocked the cell and pointed to where 4 other inmates were standing.

As I walked over to where the C.O pointed, there were 4 other ladies standing there in handcuffs waiting...

"Are you guys going to Uso?" The redheaded woman with a thick Irish accent asked.

"Yep. I heard it's a men's prison." I say.

"It is, some of my guys are locked up there." The dark haired woman with the Australian accent chimed in.

"A men's jail?!! Girl!!!!! Uh uh!!!" The brown skinned sister with the long ponytail said.

Suddenly, the Asian woman yelled out in Japanese.....

クソ野郎、俺は男子刑務所には行かない
Kuso yarō, ore wa danshi keimusho ni wa ikanai

(Translation: Fuck that shit!! I'm not going to men's jail!!!!!)

Hey you pipe down!!!" The C.O said to the Asian woman, causing her to immediately be quiet.

The correctional officers began putting handcuffs on us, and as they were doing so, a feeling of dread began to set in. Many thoughts were running through my head. Like why in the hell are they sending us to a men's prison? What will happen to me there? I have never been in prison in my life let alone with man. Will I end up with a man for a cellmate and if so, who?

After we were all handcuffed, the C.O. spoke again.....

"Alright ladies line up single file and get on the bus. No talking." The C.O. said.

We then boarded the bus in complete silence, headed to for some would be our final residence.

A Few Hours Later....

Deanna's POV

We had been on the bus for it seemed like an eternity. Usually, I drift off to sleep during long rides, but not today. For today, I was headed to where I would likely spend the rest of my life, if my appeal didn't go through. As we pulled into the barbed wire gates, I took note of the sign on the gate: Uso Penitentiary Maximum Security Unit.

When the bus came to a complete stop. The correctional officer spoke...

"Alright, everyone stand up and get off the bus in a single file line. There is no talking and stand against the wall, until the officer gives you further instructions." The C.O. said.

At that moment, a correctional officer emerged. He had a short haircut and a big mouth....

"Ok ladies.....and I use that term loosely, welcome to Uso. Let me talk to ya!!!! Drop your belongings in that corner and don't make a sound. Just because you're women, don't think we won't punch you in the mouth if you get out of line!!!! Yeah!!!!" He barked.

"Fuck my life." I say quietly in my mind.

Unbeknownst to the ladies, three men were watching from the housing unit window.....

"Aye Uce....do my eyes deceive me or do I see some bitches coming in here?" Jonathan said to his twin Joshua.

"YEET!! It is some bitches coming in here. Please let them come to D-block." Joshua closed his eyes and prayed.

Joe looked at what his cousins was talking about and an evil grin spread over his face....

"Yeah we bout to have some fresh meat 'round this bitch and I'm hungry than a muthafucka." He laughed, rubbing his hands together.

"Jonathan!" Joe bellowed.

"What up big Uce!" He answered.

"Tell the C.O that I wanna see the warden...Now!" Joe ordered.

"Gotchu." He said, as he scurried off in search of the C.O.

TBC

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