Last days haven´t really gone the way they supposed to or the way Bea Smith would have liked to. Everything was so messed up. This constant threat was getting on everyone´s nerves. At the moment it was Boomer and Maxine who were bickering passive-aggressively while folding clothes. To be honest there was more of that aggressive part than passive. Bea let them, she didn´t want to get involved. Especially, not into a fight over cookies or hypothetical stories. Those two loved to do that. Making up stories about what would they do outside and then bicker over it. Bea stopped thinking about the outside world. There was no point, she won´t get out, ever. All she has is Wentworth and her girls to protect.
Speaking of that, she looked at the young blonde standing next to Maxine. She was focused on folding, haven´t even moved her head. She didn´t have to Bea knew she is pissed – again. It was their thing lately – fighting and yelling at each other. The misunderstanding about the junkies and gear was fixed quickly. They talked it out and Bea still could feel how good it was sleeping next to Allie even if it was just for a short time. They had to wake up and go to dinner. After coming back everything seemed fine. They were relaxing in H1 and having fun.
It was like that the next day too. Bea has decided to take "day off" from top dog duties. She stayed all afternoon in H1 safe with the others. They were reading magazines. Maxine even forced her to take some silly quiz and they were having a good time. Liz was right when she said that she must rest a little. She was driving herself mad over this situation. Of course in Wentworth, good things never last too long. After that one relaxing afternoon shit hit the fan again.
Bea pushed down the steam press her eyes never leaving the blonde. She looked good in the white t-shirt it went well with her hair and blue eyes. Those blue eyes were usually shining and smiling but Bea learned that they can be very dark and throw daggers. It all started three days ago. After that nice relaxing day, when Bea tried to get some new energy and reload so she could fight Proctor and her stupid crew, she had a fight with Doreen. Rest of the crew was already in the yard and Bea was heading there too when Doreen walked into H1 and took advantage of them being alone.
Doreen looked around the unit. She saw Liz and the others going out to the yard but Bea was not with them. When she asked Liz the older woman said that Bea went to H1 to get her hoodie, so Doreen rushed to their unit. She wanted to talk with Bea alone.
- Bea! – Doreen was happy to see the unit empty and the top dog just closing her cell door.
- What is it? – Bea asked as she closed the door and pulled her hoodie on.
- I want to talk to you about what Allie said during lunch.
Bea had to bite her tongue and use all her strength to stop herself from rolling her eyes.
- What do you mean?
- You know when I said that you should ask the governor for conjugal visits.
- And? Nothing has happened Doreen, she just said her opinion.
- Yes, but she has no right to say so.
Bea raised her eyebrows.
- What do you mean she can´t say her opinion? Of course, she can.
- I meant that she is a lesbian. – Doreen replied with a low voice.
- What the hell does it have to do with anything?
- She can sleep around as much as she wants here Bea! We can´t, it is not fair!
"Oh for fuck sake!" – Bea thought. She felt her anger rise and blood drumming in her temple.
- Doreen, please stop it! Don´t make drama from this. She said her opinion and that is all.
- No, it is not all Bea! You will side with her as always!
- I´m not siding with her. I just said that this is not the right time for it.
- Of course not! When will it be? Ha, tell me, Bea?! When princess Novak is out of danger? How do you even know that she is really in danger? Maybe she is not, maybe that info was fake and they are just keeping you busy.
Bea had really enough. She walked past Doreen.
- You know what? I´m not even going to answer this. – with that, she wanted to walk away but Doreen stopped her.
- You never had favorites before Bea. Why is she so different?
Bea turned on her heels to face her.
- You are really out of your mind, aren´t you? What the hell is your issue?! She is not my favorite!
- She is Bea, you always side with her and neglect us for her.
Now,this is really out of line! Bea knew that this will end poorly. She was too angry at this point to let go.
- You have to stop this shit immediately! Do you even listen to yourself? I side with her because what she is saying makes sense. Much more than what you are talking about usually! Conjugals are a bad idea because women will get pregnant just to have fun here. Governor would never agree with that and if we really want to have a shot at it then it must be in better time.
- But Bea…
- Shut up! Just shut up Doreen! Be real for Christ sake! We have bigger issues than that!
- It is important Bea! Maybe not for the blonde princess but for the rest of us it is.
- Rest of us? It was all you Doreen. You picked the worse place to start that conversation. You purposefully said out loud that I will ask for conjugals in front of a dining room full of women. That was a low blow! You pushed me into a corner and all Allie did be trying to make it better. On the contrary from you, she has common sense. – Bea stepped closer to the other woman. – If you ever question me or start something in front of the other women it will have consequences. Do you understand?
- That was the only way how you listen! You are too busy lately to care about us!
- Us? Again with the "us"! I can´t hold your hand and fix every small issue you have! You wanted to do something useful and I made it happen. I got you that library project. But I can´t and won´t fix every little petty problem you have.
- But this is a big problem, Bea! You heard the women, they all agree with me!
- Of course, they did! You gave them a vision of a good fuck and possibility to get pregnant while here. Of course, they agree with you! Don´t you see how big of a shit you stirred with this!
- You just don´t hear what I say. It is not surprising lately you do that a lot. You don´t listen to us.
- God help me, Doreen, you will say "us" one more time and I will slap you! There is no us there is just you and your childish behavior.
- Bea! You just can´t see how much this woman affects you! You moved her to our unit without asking and now she is all over the place. You never thought about how it will affect us!
Bea had to take two steps back otherwise she would really slap this stupid woman. "Us." She is coming with that stupid us.
- I think it would be for better if you sent her away. I´m sure the girls would like it too.
- Alright Doreen, let's play it your way. Do you like talking for others? I can do that too and I won´t be even lying. I think that everyone in H1 would be much happier if you will leave.
-I´m sure that everyone would prefer me instead of her. – Doreen disagreed.
- Everyone have enough of your nagging and complaining Doreen and even if they don´t. I have enough! Pack your stuff and talk to the governor tomorrow. Or I will and then you will have no word in where you want to go.
-Bea! – Doreen yelled after the retreating figure of the mad top dog. But she didn´t care. Actually, Bea felt relieved. It was the time that she got rid of that annoying woman.
Bea shook her head at the memory. Placing a new sheet under the press she thought about how the rest of the crew accepted then news. They were sitting at their table in the yard and just nodded. They have never really complained nor asked what happened. They were happy with the short explanation Bea gave them. Obviously, after the scene during lunch, it was not surprising. Now Bea can remember that Allie was already quiet at that time. At first, Bea thought that it was because Allie had nothing to say. She doesn´t like Doreen, there was nothing much to say from her side. Thinking back. Probably Allie was already confused about it. She was quiet because she was trying to process what is going on and how it will affect her. So obviously the events of that evening made her flip over the edge.
After the count, when the gate to the unit closed, everyone from H1 stayed motionless in front of their cells. Awkward looks were exchanged until Doreen turned around and walked into her cell. Bea looked at Liz.
- I will stay in my cell as I don´t want to see her face. You can have a small goodbye party if you want. Just make sure she doesn´t come after me. I won´t change my mind.
With that, she disappeared into her cell. Liz went after Doreen while the rest of the crew made themselves comfortable on the sofa and chairs.
Bea lied down on her bed with a book. To be honest she didn´t felt bad at all. She pulled her pillow up against the wall and nestled into it comfortably. She barely read one page when the door opened and then closed with a slam.
- What the hell Allie! – she looked over the book at the young blonde standing in the middle of her cell.
- Did you send away Doreen because of me?
Bea sat up placing her arms on her knees.
- No, I did not.
- Well, she just said that to Liz.
- I´m going to fucking kill her. – Bea jumped off the bed throwing the book on it just to be stopped by an angry Allie Novak.
- What the fuck Bea! You are not going to kill her, you are going to tell her that she can stay.
She stood firmly in Bea´s way, her blue eyes dark with anger. Bea stepped back so she could look better at her.
- That is not going to happen! She is out and that is my last word!
- Bea, you can´t send her away. She is one of the crew. Think about what the others will feel. They will hate me and hate you. She is not worth it. Please let her stay for me.
Allie was visibly upset. She was almost shaking in distress. Bea let her words sink in. She understood what the blonde meant. Allie was worried she will lose their friendship. She really had no idea everyone loved her much more than they ever did Doreen. Bea pushed her away and walked outside.
- Listen to me! – she said loudly almost yelling. Boomer and Maxine looked at her from the couch while Liz opened the door on Doreen´s cell and Sonia poked out from her cell. – Doreen has to leave H1 because I have enough of her nagging. All she does is complaining and stirring shit between us as she did today. I´m sure you all understand that I can´t tolerate being questioned and forced into something impossible in front of everyone. She should have talked to me first and not bringing it up in the dining room. – Bea took a calming breath before continuing. – When it comes to Allie. You all know that Doreen had issues with her from the beginning. I can assure you Allie is not the reason why she has to go. It was my decision and it has nothing to do with them not liking each other. You are smart so I´m sure you get the picture.
- Bea! You… - Doreen yelled from her cell as she wanted to come out but Liz pushed her back and slammed the door. Bea looked around. Sonia was smirking and she winked at her before going back to her cell. Maxine and Boomer said nothing but the look on their faces was mildly relieved and partially happy, so Bea smiled too. That is what she thought. Nobody will miss her too much. Her smile faded quickly when she felt Allie bumping into her shoulder as she walked past her and then slammed the cell door with full force. "Well, this is not going again as planned." – Bea thought and went back to her cell. Allie will calm down eventually
She assumed that the young blonde will sleep on it and with Doreen gone things will settle Allie will come around. Well, she assumed wrongly. Doreen was gone but the blonde was still very angry with her. Allie was ignoring her and not even the fact that the rest of the unit was happy helped Bea´s case.
Bea at first understood Allie´s point of view. Obviously, she was afraid how the others will take what happened and if it will affect their relationship. The very next day it was clear that the girls didn´t care at all. Honestly, they were all relieved. Even if they had civil relationship nobody really liked Doreen. She was tolerated and maybe Liz and Sonia were able talking with her for a longer period without getting a headache but they still won´t miss her. Three days passed since then though and Allie was still angry. Bea wasn´t happy about it. She was used to the younger woman´s presence and now as Allie avoided her she felt the absence of her funny and joyful company.
The redhead took out another freshly ironed sheet from under the press. She watched how Boomer involved Allie in their bickering now and the young blonde laughed at something Maxine said. Bea smiled at the sound. She liked it when Allie laughed. It was contagious and never failed to make her smile too. Bea watched her thinking about how in hell Allie was able to keep this shiny glow around her. Women after arriving at Wentworth quickly faded away. Prison is not exactly the best environment to stay fresh and happy but somehow Allie managed that. Regardless of what she went through outside and then here, she was bright like a fresh morning sunlight.
Bea´s thoughts were interrupted by Maxine. The tall brunette suddenly stopped the playful bickering and shifted her focus to an Asian pushing a cart of laundry. She just came inside and looked around. She had no reason to be here so Maxine walked around the table her eyes never leaving the woman. They looked at each other and Bea nodded that she has noticed her too. She bobbed her head towards Allie letting Maxine know that she should stay close to the blonde.
The small Asian woman walked past Bea and as she did so she quickly pushed a piece of paper into Bea´s right hand. Bea squeezed the paper in her hand with her head held high looking around if anybody noticed the exchange – they haven´t. Everyone was too absorbed in their work or conversation. Bea pushed the press up to cover her and carefully opened the paper. "S+P, tomorrow night when shift changes, kitchen." She read it and then quickly stuffed it into her pocket. She will have to make sure later to destroy it thoroughly. S and P must mean Stewart and Proctor. The note is surely from Tina. Bea glanced up at the clock she had forty minutes to catch the governor.
- Allie! – she called the blonde pulling the press up. – Come here and take over! – she said and not waiting for the angry response or grimace she quickly left the laundry room. Heading straight to the governor. They have to catch those two in action. Bea had no idea what those two plans but Bennett could help them checking the cameras. Tina decided to help that could mean that Kaz is taking over drugs to help Jake in return for Jake helping her or something. If nothing else the governor at least can talk to mister Jackson and make sure he is around the kitchen at that time. Something must finally give in.