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the church would be built. It’s almost done too. Running out of news to share so I’ll talk to you later.
    P.S. tell your girl toy Stephanie when she gets out, come talk to me since I’ve heard she wants to work for the police. You can also close your mouth ‘cause I know it’s open wide right now. Yes, I know what’s going on between you two. Just remember you’re in prison Mary. You don't have any privacy. I also know about the visit you and Stephanie had a week apart from each other with Chop Face. (Wink, wink.)
    Joe
     
    “So what did he say?” Stephanie asks.
    “He knows about us,” I tell her.
    “Here, read this.” I watch as her eyes roam across the white sheet of paper.
    “Was this supposed to scare us?”
    “I don’t know Stephanie.” My eyes start developing tears.
    “Why are you crying?”
    “Cause if Joe want’s something done he gets it. The only reason I’m here is because we had a drug trade gone wrong. And now he wants you to work for him. This is going to be a big problem. I can feel it.”
    “I can take care myself. Come tomorrow when I get out I’m going to see the disloyal asshole. If he wants to help me then let him help. Protecting you is more reason for me to play his game.”
    “If you take his help, it will be a price you have to pay back for the rest of your life.”
    “For you I’m willing to do it. Stop stressing. Your making it seem like Joe is the man. Trust me baby, I have some tricks up my sleeve.”
    “I’ve been messing with Joe since I was in the eighth grade and ever since then he has been running my life. And baby, he is that nigga. Whatever Joe wants, Joe gets.”
    “I don’t mean to be rude, but he might run your life, but once I’m finished using him, Joe Jones will not be on the face of this earth anymore. Baby, just trust me. I got this.”
    “Don’t get on his bad side. If you’re going to play his game Stephanie, play it right. I’m not trying to lose you. I’m kinda falling in love with you,” I confess.
    “Kinda, huh?” She looks at me with a bright smile.
    “Yes, I’m falling in love with you.”
    “Good. Now come kiss me.”
    I gladly obey. Leaning over, I give her a kiss that she will never forget. And into the dark night, while the world is sleeping, Stephanie and I made sweet love, speaking with our bodies what our hearts couldn’t say. The next day Stephanie is released and I am in there to protect myself.
    Another five years pass before I receive my second letter from Joe.
    I’m a big time pastor now baby! I did it—well, we did it. I got your girl toy a job working for the FBI. She’s Keisha’s partner. And now Harmony is talking about how she wants to take down bad guys like her mother. That girl is going be the death of me someday. And Henry, that boy is a mess. I can tell he’s going to be a problem. I can’t wait until you get out and come to the city. The summertime is great. Well, I’ll write you later since I know Stephanie is keeping in touch with you.
    Joe
     
    And for the first time I’m writing him back, giving him a taste of my thoughts and how I am really feeling.
    Joe you’re full of shit. I’ve been waiting on you to come see me for the past ten years. But instead I get a bullshit ass letter from you. Damn, even behind bars you try to treat me like I’m a fucking child. I’m going to leave you with this small but big ass reminder, since it seems like you forgot. If it wasn’t for my love and loyalty I have for you let’s just say Pastor Joe would never exist.
    Mary
     
    As I send the letter off I regret it right away. A week later I receive another visit from Chop Face. This time the pain is worse. I know Joe has something to do with the lesson I am being taught.
    Five years after that and a week before my very own release date, I am expecting a letter from Joe like always, but instead he comes in person. In my fifteen years of being behind bars he never even answered my phone calls, so seeing his face