Disclaimer: Graphic Violence. Reader discretion advised. Mature Content

Cody had completed his paperwork regarding the incident with Deanna and was headed to the Warden's office. He still believed that what it happened to inmate Carter was not his fault and was merely an accident. Deep down, he thought she was a good person who got caught up in an unfortunate incident. Ever since he was informed that the women would be in the facility and would be housed alongside men, he always believed that something bad would eventually happen, and sure enough it did. Inmate Carter got injured  and now he was being blamed for it. Looking back, realized that he should not have let Joe get under his skin. Because he reacted emotionally, an innocent woman got hurt and now he could be possibly be suspended and subsequently terminated.

As he entered the administrative offices, he made his presence known.....

"Hi. I'm here to see Warden Heyman." Cody said.

"Ok, have a seat and I'll let him know you're here." Brandi, the secretary said with a smile as she pointing to the seat across from her.

"Ok." He replied.

As Cody waited, he felt nervous. What was Warden Heyman going to do to him, he had already asked him why he went against protocol and went on the housing unit by himself without being backed up byanother Officer. That in and of itself was grounds for discipline. So, at that moment, he decided he was going to accept whatever recommendation that warden Heyman had for him.

He was suddenly pulled out of his thoughts when he heard Brandy's voice again....

"Officer Rhodes? You can go on in, Warden Heyman will see you now." She said.

"Ok." He replied as he walked in.

When Rhodes entered, Warden Heyman had a calm, but stern look on his face.....

"Have a seat officer." He gestured as Rhodes sat in the chair in front of the Warden's desk.

Warden Heyman was quiet for a few moments, gathering his thoughts before he finally spoke.....

"You know Officer Rhodes, I was a very good friend of your late father. You know that right?" He began to say.

"Yes." He replied.

"And you know that I gave him a promise to take you under my wing as a correctional officer right?" Heyman asked.

"Yes, that's right." Rhodes replied.

"So then why would you not follow protocol and do something that would put not only yourself but inmates in danger?" Heyman asked.

"Like I said before, Inmate Anoa'i was bullying, intimidating and mistreating Inmate Carter and I had to intervene." Rhodes argued.

"Did you actually see him physically assault her because when I played the video footage back, I didn't see Anoa'i strike or do anything to Carter, so what are you talking about "bullying her"? Heyman asked making air quotes with his fingers.

"He was yelling at her!" Rhodes argued.

"How do you know that when there is no audio, and I didn't hear any audio, so I ask you again, how do you know this Officer?" Heyman repeated.

"His facial expressions." Rhodes stated.

"His facial expressions?" Heyman questioned. "You did something dangerous like that based on facial expressions?"

"Yes sir." Rhodes replied.

Warden Heyman stared at Rhodes for a moment before speaking again....

"Well, given that an inmate was seriously injured, I have no other choice but to place you on a three day suspension with pay pending a disciplinary hearing. I'm only doing three days because you don't have any previous fractions. You should consider yourself lucky, because anyone else would get a 29 day suspension pending termination." Heyman announced.

"I understand sir." Rhodes sighed as he hung his head in defeat.

"I'm sorry that I have to do this, but you went against protocol and I must take action for this." Heyman explained.

"So when will the discipline hearing be?" Rhodes asked.

"I will give you a call tomorrow, after it has been scheduled." Heyman stated.

"Ok." Rhodes stated, as he stood up to leave.

After Rhodes left the Warden's office, he came face to face with Dwayne....

The two men stared at each other for a moment. Then Dwayne, placed his hands behind his back, stepped up to Rhodes and spoke in a voice just above a whisper....

"Remember...blood is always thicker than water." Dwayne whispered, then stepped back with a smirk before walking off.

Rhodes frowned in confusion. What the hell did Dwayne mean by that? Also, Dwayne was on the parole/disciplinary board, so why was he even getting involved?

Rhodes didn't think anything else about what Dwayne had said to him as he made his way into the parking lot and into his car. He had a lot on his mind. Why didn't he use his head? Looking back now, he realized that he should've minded his own business. Now, he was being disciplined and potentially ruined his perfect job record.

As he opened his car door, he felt the door being slammed and punch to the back of his head. He then found himself being picked up and slammed against his car viciously....

"LOOK AT YOU NOW!!!! LOOK AT YOU NOW!!! HUH?!! YOU WANNA BE A FUCKING HERO, NOW YOURE GONNA GET YOUR FUCKING ASS KICKED!!!!" The angry, but familiar voice barked at him, as he was picked up and once again slammed into his car.

Rhodes attempted to get up and fend off his attacker when a second set of hands picked him up and held his arms behind his back while the original attacker proceeded to punch him viciously in his stomach and ribs repeatedly until he began to violently cough up blood.

The attack continued for what seemed like forever, until he was thrown viciously to the ground, causing his forehead to be split open.

As he tried to get to his feet, the second set of feet delivered another vicious kick to his ribs so hard that it felt like his ribs were broken. Rhodes was coughing and groaning as the angry voice addressed him again...

"Yes!!! Yes!!! That shit hurts doesn't it?!!! Get your ass up boy!!!!" The voice yelled.

As Rhodes once again struggled to get to his feet, he was suddenly yanked to his feet and when he saw the face attached to the voice, he was shocked and horrified....

"You son of a..." Rhodes yelled, as he was cut off by Dwayne's massive hand clutched around his neck, cutting off his air supply....

"Naw naw muthafucka. You don't get to say shit!!! Your daddy is the only reason you got a job here!! You ain't shit but an entitled juice baby who thinks he knows every goddamn thing! But you done fucked up now!! You fucked up by sticking your nose in Fatu-Anoa'i business and for that you're gonna pay!!" Dwayne growled.

"You won't get away with this." Rhodes wheezed out.

"Oh? You don't think so? You have no idea who you're fucking with, do ya? Well, let me introduce you to someone. This nice guy right here, is your new co-worker. Meet Correctional Officer Solofa Fatu Jr. ! Who is he you ask? He is me and Inmate Anoa'i's cousin and the younger brother of the Fatu twins!!" Dwayne said.

Rhodes eyes widened in disbelief, as he couldn't believe what was happening to him. He looked over at Solofa who nodded his head with an evil glare as he cracked his knuckles.

"So this what's gonna happen. You're sit your candy ass at home on your little paid vacation. When you come back, you're gonna have your hearing with the disciplinary board, which I'm a part of and you're going to accept the discipline that you receive—whatever that is. As far as today goes, if you breathe a word of what happened just now to anybody, not only will you never work in law enforcement again, but you will have a permanent green light on your monkey ass, no matter where you are!!! Do you understand me?!" Dwayne snarled.

Rhodes shook his head in agreement.

"Good!" Dwayne said as he released Rhodes throwing him to the ground once again.

Rhodes lay on the ground, coughing so hard that he began to dry heave.

"One more thing, you better pray that Deanna recovers. Because if she doesn't, you and your family will never again be safe!" Dwayne said, delivering a final kick to Rhodes' ribs.

Solo and Dwayne stared at Rhodes again for a moment  before walking away.

"What do to do now Uce?" Solo asked.

"Nothing for you, but as for me I'm going home to get ready for dinner and dessert with a gorgeous doctor." Dwayne smiled.

"Oh that's what's up? But when you do eat dessert?" Solo asked.

"Oh this dessert is gonna be mouth watering. I'm gonna have a nice steak and a big juicy slice of....PIE!!!" Dwayne said as he flicked his tongue suggestively, causing Solo to laugh as he understood the meaning.

Meanwhile...

Rhodes continued to lay on the ground and as he reflected about what had happened, a tear escaped his eye.

"Fuck my life." He said to himself.

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