We have a new rule at this unit that we have to stay in our bunks after lights go out. Even though this dorm works at night, we can only be up to take showers or go to the bathroom. Previously, we could be out of our bunks to talk, eat, or read under the lights. On shower crew we often received permission to use the tables in the dayroom and watch TV at night because we always sleep during the day. No longer.
Last night we did not go to work because we didn't have chemicals to clean with. Most guys put off showering until after work, so we were able to talk the guards into letting us shower late. All the showers were full when I tried to get in, so I waited by talking with a guy on his bunk.
Out of nowhere I suddenly had a flashlight blinding me and a guard asking for my ID - always a precursor to a disciplinary case. I explained the situation to him. He ignored my pleas and took up two other ID's from other guys getting out of the shower.
Even though I knew the case was ridiculous, I was still a little scared that it would stand just because he wears grey and I wear white. Luckily, I had the lieutenant over the shower crew "holding court" for my case. I outlined what had occurred and he thought about it for a moment before completely dismissing the case. Thank goodness. I certainly didn't need a case over something stupid.
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