He had been incarcerated for 25 years and had been, for the most part, a model prisoner. He was due for parole in about six months so he was trying to keep a low profile and keep his nose clean until he walked through those iron bars to inhale the sweet smell of freedom. There was nothing more he wanted but to feel his feet touch soil that wasn't trod upon by criminals. He wanted liberation.
Having been a prison guard in an all female penitentiary had bored her beyond belief. So, when the opportunity came up to work in a male prison the thought was intriguing to her. At last, she could perhaps, use the crowd control tactics she learned as an MP in the Marines. She was well trained and well educated and just aching for the chance to use both her brains and her feminine brawn.
It was well after midnight as she strolled Cell Block B on her hourly rounds. Swinging her flashlight into each cell, she found most of the inmates sleeping or reading. There were a few of the common cat calls – all of which she'd heard before and learned to ignore. She wasn't completely unattractive for her age. Thicker around the middle than she liked but you don't get to engage in a lot of foot chases as a prison guard – at least you hope you don't get many opportunities like that. Besides, as her doctor told her at her last physical – tact not being his forte – she was "at that age". Boy, if a man ever needed a good pistol whipping – he would be the first on her list.
Prisoner 203608 had managed to stay fit despite his almost sedentary lifestyle. Daily walks around the compound and some weight lifting kept him firm physically. Reading practically everything in the prison library kept him stable mentally. He was aging however – glimpses of himself in his metal dinner tray revealed a man graying at the temples with dark circles under his eyes. Neither of which pleased him but he was coming to terms with this process of deterioration happening to his body.
Nearly finished with her rounds she approached his cell. He was lying on his bunk – fully naked. As the beam from her flashlight caught sight of his flesh it froze. She came to a sudden halt and the breath caught in her throat. What a specimen this one was. She stood there looking at him – letting the light play over his body, careful not to shine it in his face and disturb his slumber. She could see his face though – barely illuminated and it was the face of a cherub – sweet, tender. "Careful now" she thought – almost out loud. These guys are behind bars for a reason. She would research his reason when she got back to her desk.