“This is Bill Underwood. One of our reporters has just visited the hospital in Saline where the injured perimeter guard was taken to. She says she was not allowed to talk directly to the guard, but was told by a visiting security officer that the guard was taking aim at the escaping prisoner, who had stepped beyond the perimeter, when he was grabbed from behind. The guard was unable to remember anything after that, but he has sustained a couple broken ribs and a mild concussion. I am presently outside of Huron Valley Center. We can’t get near enough to see the damage, but I am told the cost may be astronomical. Many of the prison workers have been here for over twenty-four hours. Just now, are they allowing some of those employees to alternate for a couple hours break until they can get additional help in here. I have here, a gentleman by the name of Casey. Now Casey, is it correct that you were told not to talk with anyone from the press or media?”

Casey laughs, “That’s one of their policies, they say.  They say they will eventually designate one of their administrative people to talk with you, but they will only report what they want you to hear.   I believe the public has a right to know the full story.”

   Bill Underwood: “And you were actually working on the unit where the explosion took place last evening?”
                  

               Casey: “That’s correct.”
                  

   Bill Underwood: “So, Casey, tell us what happened. The public, myself included, not only feel we have the right to know, but we are grateful you’ve stepped forward to share this information with us.” 

                  

              Casey: “The explosion rocked the place.   It about knocked me down. All I could see at the end of one hall was smoke and flames.  I checked to see if my supervisor and other co-worker were okay.   Once I saw they were okay, my next concern was the safety of the prisoners.  I began evacuation procedures.   A few of the prisoners were trapped behind the fiery blaze.  The heat was so intense, I almost passed out, but the fire extinguisher finally did the trick.   Once the Security Supervisor said the threat of fire was over, we top-locked the prisoners in their rooms.  One  prisoner, Amos Maccabee, or as he calls himself, Tennessee Trucker, was missing.  Our employee count showed that my co-worker, Stephen Razohn, was also missing.  By himself, Tennessee Trucker, is not very capable.  He can be very dangerous, but it is my opinion that he is not intelligent enough to successfully escape and continue to elude the police."                                                        

   Bill Underwood:  "Is it of your opinion that Stephen Razohn helped Amos Maccabee escape?"        

              Casey:  "Everyone who works here is always considered a qualified professional.  This investigation will be based upon fact, not opinions.  But the fact is, we deal with emergencies every day.  And in providing a secure prison, we act professionally …so even in situations like this, prison breaks don't usually happen, unless someone from the inside helps.  That  is just a fact.  Relationships and friendships are not supposed to be formed between guards and prisoners, but it does happen.  Didn't you mention that one of your reporters stated that the guard was grabbed from behind as he took aim at the escaping prisoner?"                                                                                                                                                          

   Bill Underwood (aside): “Amos Maccabee is a criminal …that we know.  Stephen Razohn, we don't know …but lots of people, including the Department of Corrections are very interested in knowing.  And we should know too.  It is our right to know.  We have the right to be protected from this sort of thing happening."                                                                                 

   Ruth turns off the television.  She can take no more of this.  Cindy and Ruth hug …and cry.
                   

   Rebekkah turns to Ken, “An opportunist, they say!  Who I consider the real opportunists are the reporters.  They grasp the opportunity and they don’t care who they hurt.”