By Taurus
Part 27 – “Pay Back”
Day 365 was the last day of James’ imprisonment in this crazy, crazy facility.
Hopefully, he thought, this would be a simple, no-frills, all round calm day.
It was none of that.
As he awoke, and the cell door opened, he heard the familiar rhythms and tones of Russell’s footsteps.
His master was back, with a small bag of toys.
James scrambled onto all fours and crawled over excitedly to greet his master, but was stopped.
“Stand up.”
As James slowly stood up, confused about the meaning of everything that was going on, Russell knelt.
In anticipation of James’ bewilderment, Russell shouted, “Stay still! Don’t move!”