October, 1984. This is it. For nearly a month, I've been helping one of the most detested men in America recuperate from severe burns. Every day I've been paying him special attention, changing his dressings and bringing him his food. The tension between us has been getting higher and higher; it's time to fix that.
I walk into the ward slowly. My heart is pounding. This is what I've been waiting for.. I look down at my chart one last time before entering the PIN on the tightly secured room.
Patient: B33920 California Correctional Department
God, it's really happening. The guards leave the room, and there he is. I feel the damp heat in my panties as I look him over. He's got a lot of vitality, despite what they're saying on the news. His new haircut, the shave, looks surprisingly good on him. I make mental note to tell him later.
He's resting now, the florescent light making him look a bit pale but not at all fragile. I look him over, wondering if I'm in over my head. People consider him to be among the most heinous criminals in the country, but he looks peaceful and calm. The pain pills have the poor thing napping most of time. He blinks sleepily, groggy but immediately irked.
"What're you interrupting me for? Do you have my pudding I asked for?"
I shrink back and shake my head.
"No, Mr. Manson.. I.. I don't. I'm here to give you an exam, hopefully so we can discharge you."
He scowls, the swastika on his brow creasing. My knees feel weak, and I take a step back. Even though he's cuffed, I feel compelled to do whatever he asks.
"May I do that for you?"
He grumbles, but nods reluctantly. I reach a shaking hand out to take his pulse, mindful of the bandages still on his chest and back. The skin there is soft, scarred but healed nicely, and I can feel his coarse beard on my hand.
I look at the clock, trying to find his BPM, but to my surprise, the wall clock is stopped. Strange.. it had worked just a few weeks ago. I catch a hint of a smile from him as he looks at the clock.