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However, their emotional scars ran deep.
    She collected urine samples from each for STD and pregnancy testing. No telling how widely Dick had cast his revolting net.
    An hour before her shift ended, she called the bubble.
    Chase answered. “Everything all right?”
    Every time he spoke, her worries melted away. He was better than booze or antidepressants to lift her spirits. “More or less. Are you busy? I need to see Patricia Ullman in the infirmary. Can you escort her?”
    “What do you mean more or less?”
    “Long day. Do you mind about Patricia?”
    “I’ll bring her over.”
    Patricia sauntered into the area as a queen would her castle. She and Dick made a good pair. Their bluster, girth, and imperious expressions a perfect match.
    With Patricia’s back to him, Chase smiled and winked at Hallie.
    She flushed.
    Patricia glanced around. “Why am I here?”
    Hallie gestured to the plastic cups. “Urine sample. I’m collecting them today.”
    “You’re testing me for drugs? I haven’t taken any.”
    Chase tapped his baton on Patricia’s shoulder. “Do what Nurse Reyes says. No way you’re getting out of it unless you want confinement. Understand?”
    Patricia scowled.
    Hallie ushered him out. “When she’s ready to go back, I’ll call you.”
    He squeezed her fingers.
    The same magic as always happened between them. If only she could have left with him now.
    She closed the plastic curtain and spoke to Patricia. “Please relax. I’m screening for diabetes, urinary tract infections, and your general well-being, not drugs. You want to stay healthy, don’t you?”
    “Yeah sure. After I’m done here, I’m going to Disney World.”
    Hallie grabbed a cup. “Look, I won’t say I know how hard this must be for you, because I don’t. I’m not in your position. But I will have a word with the guards. Ask them to be more respectful.”
    Patricia frowned. “I’ll bet. Why would you do that for me?”
    “Not just for you, for every inmate here. I’m a woman, too, and I hate the way they act. Like stupid little boys.”
    “More like pricks.” Hurt and anger registered in her eyes.
    Hallie feigned worry. “The guard that brought you here, has he done something? Tried anything?”
    “Him?” Patricia’s mouth turned down. “He doesn’t know I’m alive. None of them do.”
    “That’s good, then. They won’t bother you.”
    “Lucky me.” She lowered her face. “It’s no fucking different in here than it is on the outside. You give a guy what he wants, do whatever he asks, and he’s gone, chasing tail, wanting a babe, not you.” She swiped the cup from Hallie and pulled down her pants. “Better turn around unless you expect a show.”
    “Wait.” Hallie kept her voice barely above a whisper. “Has a guard done something to you? Is your period late?”
    Patricia laughed. A mean yet sad sound. “No. And it won’t be. He doesn’t know I’m alive anymore.”
    “He?”
    Color drained from Patricia’s face. “Suit yourself and watch if you want.” She tugged down her panties and squatted.
     
    *****
     
    Chase couldn’t wait to leave the bubble and begin his evening with Hallie. Foregone conclusion. They’d barely touched in the infirmary, yet a current more powerful than a lightning bolt had passed between them. Maybe tonight they’d add kink to their sexual menu.
    As soon as he could leave this godforsaken place.
    The door opened. Dick leaned inside. “You up for a treasure hunt?”
    Chase was downright eager for the moment when he’d never see Dick’s ugly face again. “Meaning?”
    “Contraband. Heard a rumor there’s some in E. Fun’s about to start. You with us?”
    Edward bounced in place behind Dick, no different than a kid at Christmas.
    Chase wouldn’t miss this for the world. “Count me in. Who’s the target?”
    “Perkaski. But we want to make this look good. See her and the others sweat. We’ll toss half the bunks before we get to hers. Come on.”
    A trustee had