New Arrival

The Green Mile echoed with the sound of the light scratching of Harry's pencil hitting the ice-white paper. Percy and Brutal are sitting in Paul's Office eating their lunch while Harry is writing out some forms on the desk at the front of the Mile. All that can be heard in the office is the sound of Percy munching loudly on his corned-beef sandwiches. Brutal sighed frustratingly and said, "Fucking hell, Percy couldn't you eat any louder (?)" Percy stopped eating, put down his sandwich and said in an annoying tone, "What's up your arse?" "You!! Always you!! Why don't you take that job at Briar Ridge and give us some peace around here? . Yes, I know about that job. Paul told me!!" Percy sighed as if thinking Great! "Whatever happened to confidentiality ?"

"Guys, guys," Harry Shouted from the desk- he stood up and walked into the Office, ". You're annoying me and remember you've got to be on your best behaviour today, the new arrival's coming today" The new arrival that Harry had spoken of was not that of a prisoner but that of a new prison office. Hal (Paul's Boss) told the men that the new arrival was no more than 21 years old and that this was his first job. Paul had gone to collect the new arrival from his house. This was so he could feel more at home with Paul and the boys. Just at the precise moment, the front door was heard banging and rattling and then Paul's voice was heard mumbling and talking.

The new arrivals voice was not heard. Percy and Brutal stood up and walked out of Paul's office and walking to the front desk where Harry was. "Boys, this is Dean. Dean, This is Percy, Harry and Brutal." Paul said. Dean was a 21-year-old lad who looked like a scared and frightened teenager. Dean had blonde hair and brown eyes and his hat looked like it didn't fit him. Dean looked at Brutal, Harry then at Percy then back at brutal. Deal noticed that Brutal was abnormally taller than ordinary men (he was at least 6'5'!!). Brutal's real name was Brutus, but was called Brutal obviously because of his size. He was brutal by name, but sweet, kind and sensitive by nature. But Dean also noticed that he didn't just like him as a friend, he fancied him. "Hi everyone!!"

Dean had already been a prison officer for 2 days and Percy was already being his usually cocky self. "Just leave Dean the fuck alone??" Shouted Brutal protecting Dean while towering over Percy. "Oooooh, here comes Big boy to the rescue!!" Percy said, sniggering. Dean suddenly stood up at Percy shouting, "Shut it, Percy!!! Okay? Just because I'm the new boy it doesn't mean you can pick on me!!" "Well it IS traditional!!!" Paul came storming out of his office, "What the fucking hell is all it noise about? Anybody want to tell me?? Brutal?"" Percy's was picking on Dean again!!" Brutal said staring at Percy.

"Well, sit down all of you and Percy." Percy's head turned, "if you make one more remark, you can get the HELL off my Mile. Brutal, where's Harry?" "He's doing the laundry for the cons. "Ok...Percy, go and see if D wing needs any help, there's been a riot!"Percy stared at Brutal as if say, "Thanks a lot!!" Paul looked at Brutal and Dean, "You two have got the Mile- I need to go and see Hal because I've got a meeting with him about a new prisoner". Dean turned around and smiled say, "Well looks like we've got the place to ourselves!!"