Chapter 8- Who say's you can't always get what you want?

Previously on…

"Armstrong, get inside the office" Murphy instructed her

She smirked, but followed his request. From what she had overheard, the officer was now fully informed. But then again there were things that even McManus didn't know about. About what their own government did. With that she started smiling like a Persian cat.

"So, this is one interesting business proposal. You know most people just present it to me, not orchestrate and elaborate plan." McManus said

Joey said down, waiting to talk about her proposal. Now knowing that everything was going to work out the way she had planned. That's just they way she liked things.

"Well, like they say, I'm not like other girls" Joey said with a smirk and a wink in McManus direction

"Was that whole thing this morning, just a ruse to show me that you're idea has merit? A way to curb all the violence and threats that goes on here within Em city?" McManus said hoping what he suspected was the truth.

"Finally someone around here knows what the fuck is going on" Joey said with a little bit of amused in her voice.

"Well, that's why they put me in charge" McManus said not liking her tone and her amusement at the whole situation.

He knew that putting her into Em City was a bad thing but he was directed to do so anyways he knew that she was a live wire and not something they needed in trying to keep the escalating violence down.

Joey just chuckled at that. She knew that McManus couldn't kick her out of Em City because it was a test pilot, and she was the one who volunteered.

"So about my proposal. Are you going to do anything about it? Can I get start selling it to the guys?" Joey asked she had enough of this pussy footing around.

"I'll think about it, give me 24 hours. But for the meantime I want you in isolation until I've made my decision." McManus said

"Sure" Joey said he knew that putting her in isolation didn't really do much because there was going to be talk. Ryan probably made copies of her business proposal before he came to him about it.

"You're also on restriction. So when you're out, if you come out. You wont be allowed free access to the Gym or any services. The good doctor has requested your medical help, so you've found yourself a job." McManus said updating her

"How did you know? I only just finished talking with her. Wait never mind" Joey said realizing that the time it takes to walk form one end of the prison to the other allows plenty of time for a phone call.

"I just need you sign the release papers and she will be able to access your records and certificates." McManus explained and shoved a piece of paper in her general direction

"No problem, anything for a friend" Joey said revealing snips of her plans. But unless everyone got together and talked nobody would figure it out it was too late, and it all came together.

"Murphy, take he back to isolation cell 4" He say and waved her out the door with a simple hand movement.

Isolation cell 4

Joey got back to her cell, but not before being mock saluted by at least four other inmates on the way there. Cyril had done this job, and Ryan played into her hands just the way she thought he would.

He let it accidentally slip to others, and made copies of course giving them to the major players in OZ. She knew that they would all bite at a chance for what she was proposing, a legitimate and legal fighting ring. With the rules came gambling and other things to control the population.

Joey was doing push ups on the floor when the door opened to reveal the guard standing there shocked to see someone who had just come out of the infirmary with broke and cracked ribs doing push ups. But Joey liked to be prepared for everything and something strong within her gut told her, it was going to be as easy as everyone was making it out to be.

"You have a visitor, no hanky-panky. I'll be watching you." The guard addressed her and the prisoner who stood out of view behind him.

"That's okay, I don't mind a voyeur." Joey said baiting the guard

Not taking the bait the guard simply said "You have ten minutes, make it worth while"

And from behind his back, who appeared, none other then Keller, the prisoner he had met once in the shower room.

"Hey haven't seen you around for a while" Joey greeted him, knowing that he probably brought a message

"The Aryans will accept your proposal and are behind you. So are the Muslims, the Italians are not far behind with agreeing. Most don't understand why it took a pussy to come up with the idea. But they all like it. They also know you probably have certain perks laid out for each of them." Keller said cutting to the chase

"When did you become Ryan's bitch?" Joey asked menacingly

"Since he saved me life and is looking out for yours. One would normally shut up and say thank you. But he warned me that I should except the unexpected with you" Keller said with a chuckle and his trademark wisecracking smirk.

"Well, I hate to be like the norm. And I'm glad that everything is going according to plan. Tell Ryan he will get his reward when I get out. And pull Cyril aside and explain to him that none of this was his fault. And that he did good" Joey instructed Keller, known it would all get back to Ryan.

But if he did get "intercepted" but any other the prominent groups the information didn't make her look weak of dependant. And prison she was starting to learn was a lot like the military, 99 percent everything was image and a 1 percent was actually the brains behind it. And she had both.

Isolation Cell 4, the next morning

"Wakey, wakey" The guard said opening the thick cell door that separated the isolation cells from the real world.

What he saw shocked him. Joey had turned her bed against the wall, and flipped it up. She was doing chin-ups from the railing that connected the legs of the bed.

"You should know better then to destroy property" the guard said

"Notice how it's not destroyed" Joey said deciding against curbing her sarcasm. She didn't like this guard, it was like the permanently had a stick lodged very far up his ass.

"That's it" He said barging into the cell, and taking out his baton, and tired to beat her with it.

She defended herself with the only way she knew how. She took his baton from him, and clubs him in the abdomen area with a horizontal sweep the way she'd been taught. Her instructors would be proud of her training and technique.

McManus office, two hours later

"What the hell is this I hear about you assaulting another guard?" He asked royally pissed off, the whole reason she was in isolation was because of her anger.

"He came at me first. I'm sorry I was just defending myself if not you would have a lot of explaining to do. Because your guards are not properly training on baton use, you should issue them one. You're a liability" Joey threatens him back

"Do you not listen? You were put in isolation to stop the violence, and you spent less then 24 hours there and you're already causing trouble. No wonder the female prison system wanted anything to do with you" McManus ripped

"I don't care who wants me. I'm here, and I'm here to stay. So you better start dealing with it. I would prefer it if you train your men, or I will have to do it for you, and trust me my way is harder, and much more painful." Joey said going toe to toe with him. She didn't need his shit today.

"I'm ordering you to a counseling session with Sister Pete and then only then will I think about releasing you back into Em City" McManus said knowing that this was the only way he could stop the violence.

"And my business proposal, have you looked it over? You said I wouldn't be released until you'd thought about it. So I'm guessing you thought about it" Joey said

"I did, and I have to talk to my superiors before I can implement anything of this magnitude in Oz or even Em City" McManus bargained

"I don't care who you talk you. I have all the sects behind me, and any shit you try to pull in delaying the inevitable is only going to make the relations even more strained." Joey warned him, knowing if she played into his fears she'd get what she wanted. And Joey was used to getting what she wanted.

"Sister Pete's. NOW" He ordered, he didn't want to have this discussion right now. And he hated it even more when she was right.

Sister Pete's

Joey walks into the room, without knocking like she owns the place. There is another inmate sitting talking with Sister Pete. She notices that it's Cyril. And smiles and gives him a big wave.

She missed her friend, even though she's only been away from Em City for less then 24 hours, she had gotten used to the people, the prison life. This frightened her because she was not used to normalcy, and what she was describing was not something she liked to feel. Incomplete.

"Alright Cyril, I guess that we're done for the day" Sister Pete said when she saw the latest problem within Em City walk into her office.

She knew that she wouldn't get anything more out of Cyril. He had an unhealthy bond already formed with this new intriguing inmate, someone who liked to cause havoc and chaos.

"Joey" Cyril said and when up and hugged his friend. Not realizing his own strength he squeezed her sore and cracked ribs.

"Cyril, thank you for your help. You did good and made me proud" Joey said after Cyril released her from his dead-grip of a hug

"Enough of that Cyril" She demanded. "Its Joey's time now" Sister Pete said from the doorways that lead to her inner office.

"I got to go now, but I promise I'll catch up with you later" Joey said to her friend before making her way into Sister Pete's office.

"Okay" Cyril said and practically skipped out to find Ryan and tell him the good news.

"Come in" Sister Pete said as she noticed Joey was still longing looking after her friend.

Joey did as she was instructed and followed Sister Pete into her office and sat down in the "patient" chair.

"So I heard that you got some bad news this week. Attacked a few guards and got a job, and have the sects allied behind you're not business plan." Sister Pete

"And it it's not even Wednesday" Joey said with a smirk, so much done in so little time. Although she still couldn't shake the feeling that things were first going to get a hell of a lot worse before she could implement her plans. And Joey was not someone known for her patience.

Sister Pete starts to make notations on a blank legal pad. Regarding Joey's attitude, words, anything that could possibly give an insight into the person she is. Then when she finally looks up she simply says "And how do you feel about that?"

"Well the part where I can't have children is shitty at best. The fact that I attacked a few guards is nothing; I didn't kill any of them, so nothing big there. McManus isn't took happy, but he doesn't seem to realize with the training I've had I could actually be an asset, I was field rated and certified in training." Joey said proud of her self.

"So I noticed that you and Cyril are getting along" Sister Pete said switching gears she knew that Joey didn't think that she did anything wrong when she attacked those guards.

"I know what you're thinking" Joey said

"Oh, and what's that?" Sister Pete asked trying not to let what this inmate said get to her, but Joey seemed to be able to push everyone's buttons.

"That I don't feel any remorse what those guards that I attacked. That I don't stay up all night crying for them. Well let me take a minute to inform you about how it is in the outside world. Nobody's goanna hand you anything, and they are trying to break up down" Joey said

"So you figure if you break them down first you win?" Sister Pete asked trying to fully understand.

"No, I'm just saying you need to be prepared, physically fit and ready to fight if you're attacked. If you watch the security surveillance, I only attacked after I got a baton in the face." Joey said with a smirk, remembering the biting feel.

"Really" Sister Pete said, she didn't notice that when she saw the footage now she would go back and check it out. Because if the guards were aiming for inmates heads, then she could file a complaint.

"Yes, any more questions. I know my reinstatement within the walls of Em city rests sorely on your shoulders. I know you'll make the best decision you know how" Joey said and casually got up and started to walk out.

"You're used to getting your way, and will do anything to make sure it happens, won't you?" Sister Pete said as a parting shot.

"Yes, but at least I'll admit it. And I know what I want" Joey said like it was nothing.

"You have a point" Sister Pete said, turning of the tape-recorder she had placed on the desk. "I guess I could allow you back into Em city."

"Now, don't do anything you don't think you should" Joey said knowing that something was going to go down, and not wanting to be a part of it. It was called survival not cowardice.

"You're afraid, what do you know, what's going to happen?" sister Pete said realizing the other woman's hesitancy in going back to Em City.

"I don't know, just a gut feeling. And my gut's never been wrong" Joey said not brothering with who she told.

With that she finally lets herself out of Sister Pete's office, and asks the guards to take her back to her isolation cell.

"Hey, this isn't the way we should be going" Joey said finally realizing the guard wasn't leading her back to the isolation cells.

"Nope I've been ordered to deliver you to the doctor. She wants to check on your ribs. Although why beats the hell out of me. I don't understand why she can care more about your criminals, then us" the guard said with open hostility.

"Beats me, I sometimes wonder the same thing. But then again I think they take an oath to protect all life, even the slimy criminal ones" she said

Infirmary

"Well, you're back already" The doctor said looking genuinely surprised to see her there.

"You didn't tell McManus or whoever that I was to report her after my meeting with Sister Pete?" Joey asked confused. None of this smelled right.

"Nope. I know you're on you way to healing. The guard you attacked this morning said he saw you doing chin ups, therefore you must be feeling better" She reasoned

"Logical thinking doctor" Joey congratulated her. "Who else you got in here?" she asked suspicious of her surroundings.

"Just a few from G wing." She replied like this was normal

"Doc, stand back, and hide behind your desk" Joey instructed the other woman, who was about to be attacked by to very large men with homemade shanks.

"Oh please, you think those little things are going to stop me." Joey said with a chuckle.

They attacked.