Before Deb could go, she had to return to prison to get her clothes and other artefacts back, like the tree necklace she’d had ever since she was a child. She hadn’t worn it in years, but she couldn’t quite throw it away. It was the only thing that connected her to her family, and as crappy as her family was, it was still her family.
After she got her stuff back, she went to her cell, where Susan was waiting for her. Susan stood, and walked to Deb. She embraced her tightly.
“I’m so happy for you” Susan sobbed. Her arms still around Deb, she gave her a hard kiss. “You’ll do great out there”
“Thanks” Deb replied. “I’ll do my best”
Susan let go of her, and looked around. “I need something to write”
Deb searched in her pockets and pulled out a pencil, which she gave to Susan. Susan walked to her bed, ripped a piece off the sheets, wetted the pencil and wrote something down on the cotton. She, then, gave the piece to Deb.
“That’s Joseph’s address” Susan explained. “I’ve been telling you about him. He’ll be more than happy to give you shelter”
“Thank you, Susan” Deb smiled.
“Anything for you, honey” Susan shrugged. “Can you promise me something? Promise me you’ll become one of the best cops the Unites States have ever known. And promise me you will find the guys that beat up my brother, and bring them to justice”
“That’s two promises” Deb reproached teasingly.
“Promise me” Susan insisted.
“I promise” Deb replied. “I will find the guys that beat up your brother, and I will bring them to justice”