As if Larry Jr. had not had a big enough day, standing in his cell when he was returned was his best friend and true partner in crime, Eric Barbosa, duded up to the nines in his spiffy new correctional officer uniform. Larry Jr. fell into Eric’s arms, and they squeezed each other tight.
Eric pushed Larry away while looking over the narrow bony shoulder for other guards. “Good to see you too, bud. Careful though, can’t be seen hugging one of the inmates on my first day.” Larry Jr. nodded as his smile threatened to break his face in half. All of his allies had presented themselves when he needed them most. He was loved. He was respected. And now he was safe. He plopped down on the bed slab, as he was dizzy with the overdose of euphoria. “How you holding up?”
Larry couldn’t stop smiling and
