Asylum chapter 9
*Kane/ Jeff*
I can't fight them. I have to stay calm. Kane told himself feeling his fear and anger rising.
"Just be still it will be over in a minute." One of the men said as he approached.
NO! Kane thought suddenly overwhelmed Have to stop them.
Pushing through them Kane freed himself from the corner.
Don't want it. Kane thought going for Jeff since he could see the needle in his hand.
Kane was on him in a second stripping the needle out of his hand and tossing it across the room.
I've been waiting for this. Jeff thought, taking a swing at the big man as Kane came at him.
Kane felt the blow land and his fear became full blown rage.
I'll kill you. I will destroy you. Kane thought going for the man.
Kane landed a blow but the man didn't go down instead he kicked Kane in the groin.
AAGGGhhh! Kane screamed silently as the kick landed.
Kane returned the favor sending the man to his knees. Then he grabbed him by the hair and lifted him to his feet.
Pushing on the partly open door Kane threw him out then turned to face the others.
You're first he thought seeing that one of them had picked up the needle.
Lunging at him Kane's speed took him by surprise and he was caught before he even saw Kane move.
Again grabbing the needle this time instead of throwing he used it on the man. Only then did he turn to face the last. The man took one look at him and ran for the door. Leaving a now drugged man behind.
Kane bent picking up the unconscious man off the floor by his arm and then threw him out of the room too. Just as the guy landed the door was suddenly slammed shut.
I will kill them all I've had it with them and their hoses and their drugs. Kane thought pacing wildly and wringing his hands, and practically tugging on his missing glove. Turning Kane began punching the walls slamming his hands into it again and again.
Oh, I did it again. Kane thought finally beginning to calm down.
At this rate I'll die in here. Kane thought hanging his head in defeat and exhaustion.
Moving slowly Kane went to sit in the corner.
*Jeff*
He really did it this time. Jeff thought. He's going to be in there forever I'm gonna make sure of it.
Getting up off the floor he checked the unconscious man .
"Better call an ambulance." Jeff said. "I had enough in that needle to knock out an elephant."
"Ok," the other man said going to do what he was told.
Listen to him going off in there. Jeff though, before looking in the window. He's going totally nuts.
"He's had an overdose of Haldol." Jeff said to the EMTs. "I was trying to give it to a very large patient but the patient got hold of it and gave it to him."
"Which patient?" the EMTs asked after hearing how much was actually in the needle.
"This one." Jeff said indicating the door right next to him.
One of the EMTs looked inside.
"Yeah he's big alright. And looks really pissed off."
"That's why he needed the shot." Jeff said, trying not to sound condescending.
Duh why would I be giving him a shot otherwise? Jeff thought.
"We're taking him to general." The EMTs said as the wheeled the unconscious man out.
I'll make sure Dr. Whalen knows, Jeff thought.
*Kane*
Can't keep doing that. Kane thought as he sat in the corner. Need to stay calm no matter what they do or how they treat me. Kane told himself again and again.
I have to get control of my temper. I just have to. Kane thought.
It was my temper that got me in here. Vince couldn't stop me from trying to burn my opponents. Now I'm here and it's still getting me into trouble.
The only way I'm getting out is to prove I can control it.
Maybe then Vince will allow them to let me go. Because I know he put me in here and is making the doctor keep me here. How I don't know. Probably paying him Vince tries to solve all his problems with cash. Either way Vince is in control of me at last. It's what he's always wanted.
Now how do I get control of the situation? Because unless I get control of this setup Vince can keep it going forever. I can't let that happen, I won't let that happen. And someday I will pay Vince back for this in spades.
*Dr. Whalen/Kane/Jeff*
Well he's been in there alone except for bathroom breaks for over a week. Unfortunately he's been calm so I have to see him again. Maybe I can set him off again by making him be brought in with a strait jacket. After last time no one would blame me. Dr. Whalen thought. Yeah that's what I'll do. When they try to put it on him he'll go nuts again and I'll leave him in there another week.
"Jeff, bring our John Doe in to see me. After last time you'd better put him in a jacket." Dr. Whalen said catching the orderly going by.
"No problem doctor." Jeff said.
This is really gonna be fun. Jeff thought hoping fubar would go nuts again so he could kick the shit out of him.
I'll just get some help and a jacket. Jeff thought going into the office where the jackets were kept.
"Time to see the doc." Jeff said entering the padded cell.
Gotta keep my cool. Kane reminded himself as he slowly stood. Don't make any sudden motions that would make them think you're getting violent.
That's it take a look at what I have for you. Jeff thought when the fubar looked up slightly.
A strait jacket? Kane thought seeing the offending object in the orderly's hands as he looked though his hair.
I can't believe it. Kane thought knowing if he fought them he'd just be back where he started.
I have to let them put it on me without a fight. Kane thought, even though the prospect made him queasy.
Come on let's see that temper fubar. You know you don't want to wear the jacket.
"Let's go I said." Jeff repeated, goading the bigger man.
Just do it. Kane told himself. You won't be in it for long I hope. Kane thought moving closer to Jeff and putting his arms up to allow the jacket to be slipped on, then turning around to let it be strapped tight.
He's put it on awful tight. Kane thought when he tried to breathe. I can' t get a deep breath.
I can't believe he just let me do that. I was really hoping for a fight. Jeff thought feeling disappointed.
Kane was led out the door only to find five other men there three of them security.
I guess they expected me to give them a problem. Kane thought. Not this time, I want out of that isolation unit. Only then can I find a way to get out of here.
"Here he is doc." Jeff said, entering Dr. Whalen's office.
"Good sit him down." Dr. Whalen said.
Jeff plopped Kane uncomfortably in a chair and stood behind him.
"Please wait outside." Dr. Whalen told Jeff.
"I'll keep some extra men outside with me just in case." Jeff replied.
"Good idea." He replied.
"Now John how are we feeling?" Dr. Whalen asked.
You know I can't answer you ass. Kane thought. already feeling inpatient.
"Have you been feeling calmer."
Yes Kane thought nodding emphatically. At least I can answer that one.
"Do you think you can stay calm?"
Yes Kane nodded again.
"If you can prove that to me we can move you to a regular room." Dr. Whalen said, sounding skeptical.
Haven't I already proved it? Kane thought, his impatience growing slightly.
He's getting tense. Dr. Whalen thought I can see it.
I've been in total isolation for what must be weeks. I need out of there. Kane thought trying to look as relaxed as possible.
He's not falling for it. He must want out of that room something awful. Dr. Whalen thought. I've got to find a way to make him lose it or I won't have a choice but to put him with the others.
"Well that's good." He continued. "We'll just see if you can stay calm a while longer. We wouldn't want you to lose your temper in the common room and hurt someone."
Shit I'm going back to the cell. Kane realized, almost showing his temper but he quickly tamped it down and tried to relax.
Through his hair Kane could see the older man smiling.
That's as fake a smile as Vince's. Kane thought. He plans to keep me in isolation the whole time I'm here I'm sure of it.
I don't know how much longer I can take being alone in that absolute silence. Kane thought even as the doctor called in the orderly.
Time to go I guess. Kane realized as his arm was pulled upward uncomfortably.
Move slowly and keep relaxed he told himself as he got to his feet.
Keeping his head down Kane allowed himself to be led down the hall to his cell.
I think I'll just leave the jacket on for a bit. Jeff thought maliciously.
Home sweet home. Kane thought as he was pushed into the cell.
What? He thought hearing the door closing. What about the jacket?
That bastard is just going to leave me in it. Kane realized.
I'll just have a seat. Kane thought. He'll have to take it off to take me to the men's unless he wants to hold it.
OH that was a mistake Kane thought as he slid down the wall. Now I really can't breathe.
Shifting Kane laid on his side and tried to loosen the tight material as much as he could to allow him to breathe.
*Kane*
Be calm just breathe. Kane told himself. It's not that tight. He repeated to himself over and over.
I thought it was bad before but with this jacket on I can't move. I could before. It's even harder to be in here when I can't move.
Just close your eyes. Go somewhere else. Kane told himself. Just think of something else.
I remember seeing the doctor last time I was in this situation. Kane thought. What was his name? Kane asked himself trying to use the mind game to occupy himself for a while.
I know. He thought after a while. Dr. Samson. He was ok, but he was convinced I was retarded no matter how many questions I answered correctly.
He thought my lack of speech was voluntary that I could speak if I wanted to but was refusing. He could see the scars but didn't connect them with my silence.
I told him I'd been in a fire. Wrote that I couldn't speak. But he refused to believe me. After a while he stopped seeing me altogether just left me to the nurses and orderlies.
"Get up!" Kane heard, snapping him out of his thoughts.
Sitting up Kane maneuvered his legs underneath himself and slowly got to his feet.
"Men's" the orderly asked.
Yes Kane nodded.
"Get over here I gotta take that off."
Kane move over to him carefully staying relaxed.
"Turn around." Kane looked through his hair at the man for a second before turning around.
I haven't seen this one before. Kane thought.
It took a minute but soon his arms were free and the jacket was gone.
The orderly grabbed his arm roughly and propelled him through the door.
Still not trusting me I see. Kane thought seeing that there were still two other orderlies as well.
"God damn he stinks." One of them said as he fell in beside him.
"He hasn't had a shower for a few days." The first orderly said. "He's been too violent."
I have not Kane thought.
"Well maybe he can get one today. He really smells."
"I'll ask the next shift to take care of it." The man on his right said. "Our shift is almost over."
I hope that asshole isn't on the next shift. Kane thought hoping for a regular shower.
It's not gonna happen though. Kane realized. Only Rick ever gave me a regular one and I haven't seen him in a long while.
It's so had to keep track of time here. Kane thought. I haven't seen a clock yet and the meals don't seem to come at the same time every day. If they would do one thing at the same time every day I could tell one day from another.
I don't even sleep at a regular schedule because the light in my room never goes out so I don't know when it's supposed to be night.
*Jeff/Kane*
"UP YOU GET!" Kane heard, snapping him out of another fitful dream.
What the hell was I dreaming? Kane got up still groggy from sleep.
"Time for a shower fubar." He heard, instantly recognizing the voice.
Time for the hose you mean you ass. Kane thought, already getting cold at the thought of it.
Let's get it over with. Kane thought approaching the door.
He's awful calm you'd think he didn't know what was coming. Jeff thought, disappointed that fubar was being so cooperative.
"This is fubar." Jeff said introducing him to a man he'd never seen before.
Jeff and the other man took his arms and the third man fell behind as usual.
Remember keep your temper in check. Kane told himself.
Jeff quickly moved him to the area where they showed him.
"This is how we deal with fubar here." Jeff said, pushing him into the tiled area.
"You know the drill strip." Jeff said sternly.
Kane calmly began removing his too small clothes.
"Face the wall." Jeff ordered.
Gotta brace myself don't want to end up on the floor again. Kane thought, waiting for the water to hit him.
Fuck that's cold! Kane thought when the water hit him.
"That's it fubar just stand still." Kane heard but couldn't if it was asshole over the water spray.
Kane hung his head trying to use his body to block the spray that was clogging his nose and throat.
Can't breathe he thought coughing and choking on the frigid water. Enough already Kane thought, fighting for every breath.
"Turn around. Let's see that ugly face." The voice said again.
Ugly! I'll give him ugly. Kane thought as he forced himself to turn around despite the pressure from the hose.
As he turned he was immediately slammed up against the wall from the pressure against him.
Gotta block it somehow or he's going to drown me. Kane thought realizing he had the spray in his face not his chest.
Can't, Kane thought trying to put his arms in front of his face to block some of the spray.
"Arms out boy I need to get those stinky pits of yours." Kane tried to comply but was unable to.
"I said arms out." The voice demanded.
Kane moved his arms at last after taking one more deep breath.
Shit! Kane thought his head crashing into the wall behind him from the sheer force of the unblocked water.
Kane's vision dimmed as his head hit a second time and then a third.