Redemption

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The great Chris Fedak owns Deception and the Amazing Cameron Black and company. I'm just borrowing them and plan on returning them in relatively good condition.

Rockland Prison visitors room two hours later:

Cameron stood in still hoping that this was a nightmare. Jonathan didn't just knock him out, and trade clothes with him. He was central in defeating the Mystery Woman at the Archive and then she pulled the rug out from them both. Cameron was prepared to help Jonny escape, go the run and clear Jonny once and for all. Looking around, he saw that Jonny even took the piece of tape that Cam used to cover the camera.

Does Jonny hate me that much? Cameron mused as the door opened.

A guard stepped inside. "Let's go Black. Time for dinner." Not sure what to do next, Cameron just followed. He walked in front of the guard like he had seen Jonny do, hoping not to draw attention to himself. "Black, this way – what is with you? Your acting like it's your first day." Cameron played it cool. "If you only knew the truth." He mused in his head.

Cameron joined the line, grabbing a tray and fork. The inmate on the other side looked at him strangely. Cameron nodded as coldish burger and beans were dropped on his tray. 'Lovely' Cameron thought 'No wonder Jonny looked thinner.'

After a most "tasty" meal, Cameron went to use the phone. "Be there."

"Federal Bureau of Investigations, how may I direct your call."

"Agent Kay Daniels, (he almost said his real name…) tell her Jonathan Black is calling."

I'm sorry, Agent Daniels is on took a couple of days leave.

Panic grew in his voice. She probably went to the archive to find me. Crap. "Is Agent Mike Alvarez there?'

He gone for the day – He's expected back in the office Monday morning.

"Thank you." Cameron hung up. He'd have to wait until then. He just had to hold on until Monday morning.

He turned toward the guard. "Can I schedule a call for Monday morning?" The guard scribble on the list and thus began Cameron's weekend as Jonathan Black – Day 1:

In his/Jonny's cell later that night. Cameron looked around. The red "rat" hit him the instant that Cameron stepped inside. Book mobile passed by and a book was tossed to him. A book of magic, how appropriate. Cameron opened the book. The back cover was a lot thicker than the front. He saw the corner was pulled back a bit, so he finished the job. One loose leaf page fell to the floor. He recognized the handwriting almost immediately.

Cameron –

Too long I've stood in your shadow, Now it's my turn. I know it's not totally your fault, Dad screwed me more than you did. So that you don't think me totally heartless, I've arranged protection to keep you out of trouble. Follow what he says, and you'll be fine. Kay will get you out – much sooner than you deserve. Don't try to find me. I'll be just fine.

Jonny

Cameron couldn't believe that he was reading. Jonny had planned this, he really did hate me that much. "You Cameron?" When Cam turned his head, he saw an imposing black man in front of him. "Man, Jonny was right. You are going to need my protection. Just stick with me in the yard and you'll be just fine." Cameron slipped on Jonny's shoes and followed.

"Name's Winslow and your brother did me a solid. Now I'm paying it back. Stay around us, and keep your yap shut." Cameron nodded. He followed Winslow to the exercise yard. "Now listen to me, you stay way from the people I point out – they tried to get your brother to do things he didn't want to do. He took that guy down in the mess hall and now he's seeking revenge." Winslow pointed to the big guy with the cast on his arm. "Your brother has been able to keep his distance since. You however need to stay near me for a while. We have an understanding, he stays away from me and my protectees and I don't have him shanked." Cameron nodded his understanding. Winslow continued "The biggest rule here is don't turn your back on anyone. When the guards are moving us around, you'll be ok – other times, keep your back to the wall and your eyes moving at all times."

Cameron returned to Jonny's cell after an hour in the library, hoping to find something to occupy himself for the coming day. Finding nothing, Cameron closed his eyes letting his mind take over. He went back to the hour that Jonny punched him out. He never saw it coming, that was one of the things Jonny did best.

Cameron pushed the thoughts aside and sighed. He closed his eyes and listened to the sounds of the cell block. He heard snoring three cells down. Two cells on the other side, a new prisoner just came in this afternoon. Cameron and Wilson had watched the new prisoner as he tired not to cry. "He's not going to last very long. I'll bring him under my protection later." Cameron nodded. Now Cameron tired not to do what the newbie was doing. "One day down."