Happy Mother's Day, Mummy

Mirror

Sunday, 14 March 2010

Nicky had been at Litchfield for just under three months. Throughout her time there she had learnt so much more than she could ever imagine. Not only had she learnt that she didn't need drugs to survive but she had learnt that she deserved to be loved.

It was the day before Mother's Day and she had spent the whole day on trying to decide what do do for Red. At first she decided that she shouldn't do anything, even though the older woman had convinced Nicky she was her daughter she still wasn't sure. Then she thought maybe just a card. No Red deserved so much more than a card. She had spoken to Red's mute friend, Norma, who had suggested a few ideas but nothing felt enough. So she decided to take a trip to commissary.

After toying about what to get her for around twenty minutes she finally purchased a circle shaped mirror. Nicky thought it would be a good idea so Red wouldn't have to attempt to do her signature eyeliner in the dirty bathroom mirrors. She hid the mirror under her top and headed back to her bunk to finish the present.

She checked that Red wasn't in the dorm before pulling the mirror out and sitting down on her bed. She reached underneath the bed and pulled out her wash bag. She took her razor out, it always amazed her that inmates were allowed razors in prison, and began to attempt to remove the blade. She knew if she was caught doing this she would be in trouble but this was a risk she was willing to take. After a long struggle she managed to remove the blade. She sighed knowing that she wouldn't be able to get another one for three months yet.

Turning the blade so it was upright she began to carve a small message for Red on the back.

Thank you for every thing you do.

Love Nicky xxx

The following morning Nicky woke up extra early to go and give Red her mirror. She swiftly showered and went over to the kitchen where she knew Red would be.

"Morning Mummy" She said as she walked into the kitchen. Red was the only person there at the time.

"And what brings you hear this early in the morning?" Red asked playfully. Nicky smirked and showed Red the badly wrapped mirror from behind her back. Red smiled brightly as she took it from Nicky.

"Oh sweetheart. You didn't have to do that."

"I did."

Red moved to the other side of the kitchen with Nicky trailing behind her. Red carefully un-wrapped the present and gasped.

"Nicky it's beautiful."

"Turn it over."

As Red turned it over she came face to face with the message that Nicky scratched in the previous day. Red's eyes began to fill with tears.

"It's perfect" She said as she embraced Nicky in a warm hug.

"Happy Mother's Day, Mummy."