Recap
Lincoln got exonerated and was set free. Michael changed his mind about escaping and sealed the hole behind the toilet. The others didn't like it and almost beat him to death. To keep him safe Pope put him in Ad Seg. Michael told Sara the truth after she learned he wasn't a diabetic and demanded some answers. They got closer and closer and in the privacy of his new cell with a door they kissed. When Michael had some aversion to make love in a cell, Sara managed to set up a special evening for them in sickbay. After that they used the privacy his cell provided to do more than kissing. Veronica managed to reduce his sentence from 5 years to 2.
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Michael was walking past the yard to the prison gate. Only 20 yards more to go and he will be a free man. For 2 years he has been locked up here at Fox River penitentiary and most innocent people would think that it was the most horrible experience of their life. It was life changing, but in a good way. He met an incredible woman and fell in love.
This past year being in Ad Seg isolated from everyone else, just seeing guards and Sara, is something he will treasure and have fond memories about. Despite seeing Sara for only 15 minutes each day, it was so far the best year in his life. Now when he was free, he and Sara could do everything they talked and planned about. The years to come will be even better.
Michael groaned as the pants yet again cut in at the crotch. He felt a bit sorry for Pope when he had to apologize that they couldn't find his belongings. You are suppose to walk out with what you walked in with, because you can't leave with your prison uniform. So when they didn't find his, Pope sended someone out to buy new clothes. Either that someone didn't look at the sizes or he didn't care much for the assignment. These jeans were the tightest pants he had ever worn. The shirt was too big, but that was better than too tight. It was really hurting his private parts now.
Michael reached the gate where Lincoln was waiting for him. Bellick and the other guard said something sarcastic and rude to him, only Stolte was positive with his. "Stay out of trouble now Scofield, it would be sad to see you back here again. Good luck."
Michael looked up towards the infirmary window and wondering if Sara was watching. She told the guards she needed to do a full check up upon his release so they got more time together this last time behind bars meeting. It was sad in a way that things were to change. They would be seeing more of each other, they could do whatever they wanted to, but still it was a little bit sad. Sara said it was gonna be long days now when she will have to wait for the evenings to arrive before she could see him.
Michael smiled. Today they will go on a date. He is free to show up at her door and pick her up for a night on the town. Then they could make love all night love if they want to. It was going to be a great evening.
Still smiling he turned around to greet his brother.
"Hey Linc. It's so nice to see you." They hugged.
"Likewise, little brother."
"Thanks for picking me up."
"Of course, I am picking you up. I owe you everything. I have been waiting a long time for you to be free, so I can start settling my score."
"No need, Linc. We are family. I would do anything for you."
"Yes and you did. And now it's my turn. Let's get the hell out of here."
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"Did you get the things I asked for?" Michael said as he walked to Lincoln's bedroom to reach the bathroom.
"Yes, the clothes are on the bed, the products in the bag next to them." Lincoln answered.
"Excellent."
"I don't see the rush. I thought we would go out and have some beers."
"A promise is a promise, Linc." Michael emerged in the doorway while unbutton his shirt. "I told her that the first thing I would do as a free man is to ask her out on a date."
"Yes, but you have all the time in the world now to see her, to be with her. From what you told me, you already have been with her..."
"Watch it, Linc. Be careful what you say about the woman I love..." Michael interrupted himself when he saw the look of Lincoln's face changed.
Lincoln stared at the tattoo's on Michael's chest. "I forgot about those. You are marked for life because of me. Can they be removed?"
"I think not entirely and it will probably be scars. Maybe they can be bleached so you don't see what they are, but I imagine it will take an awful amount of treatments. I haven't even started thinking about the tattoo's, what to do or if there even is something to do about them."
"So you may have to live with them? I'm so sorry Michael. For everything you had to sacrifice for me."
"We have been over this already, Linc. We are family. I did what I had to. I couldn't just sit idle while they were gonna execute you. Besides, if I hadn't done it, I would never met Sara."
"Yeah, but still."
"Let it go, Linc. You are free, I'm free. I did my time, let the past be the past. Let's only look forward. And you are helping me, you will have to pay for everything until I get my economy back on track. I have no idea how long it will take to have my accounts and other assets unfrozen. It probably will take some time to find a job too, now that I will have a not that good merit on my resume."
"Okay, good. Providing you with money is a good way to start paying my debt. It will make me feel like the big brother that I am and not the other way around, like it has been the last decade. You bailing me out of all sorts of trouble."
"It's symbolic too. Paying money, paying debt."
"Even better." Lincoln smiled. "Now go have fun with Sara."
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It's hard to believe they lived in the same area of each other, only two blocks apart, Michael thought to himself when he turned in on Sara's street. So close and they never run into each other. For a man like Michael ,who has faith as one of his guidelines, it's quite unbelievable that they never met somewhere. Michael is sure he never seen her before, he would remember if he did, he is good with faces. Especially with a beautiful woman like Sara.
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In the elevator going up to Sara's floor, Michael got a bit nervous. Not to see Sara, they saw each other this morning when she did her last check up on him. But what could happen in the future. Michael was a man that plans ahead and so he did in this too. If they would feel the same outside than they did inside prison. What if their feelings and the sex was enhanced by the chance they did something forbidden and they could get caught?
Sometimes the fear of getting caught makes whatever you do exciting and you feel euphoria. If there is pleasure involved, it would definitely enhance it and make it out of this world. They have been together for more than a year now and Michael would say their love is very strong. Michael is certain his feelings would never change and hope to God that Sara's never will too. Sara is the love of his life and he will ask her to be his wife as soon as he can have his so called marriage to Nika be annulled or a divorce.
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The elevator doors opened and Michael threw one glance in the mirror before he walked out. Michael isn't a vain man normally, but Sara hadn't seen him in any other clothes then the prison blue and gray. He wanted to make a good impression on her, he wanted to show her the before prison Michael.
The dark suit and the white press shirt wasn't tailor made like his old suits were, but it was his size and they fitted him surprisingly well. He didn't have time to shop himself, so Lincoln had to do it. His release time was a bit delayed to them not finding his belongings. So he barely didn't have any time to talk to Lincoln before he had to shower and get dressed before picking Sara up.
The restaurant he is taking her to is located in the block between their apartment block. He hoped she hadn't been there too much so it was a boring choice, but both the food and the service were excellent. Another reason for choosing that restaurant was that it was nearby, so they could just walk back to her apartment when they were done.
Michael reached her door. He took a deep breath and rang the doorbell. He raised the red roses he held in his hand and smiled big. He could hear the locks being unlocked and then she stood there in the doorway looking more beautiful than ever. He had seen her this morning, but he couldn't stop staring at her.
"Hey Michael."
"Hey."