Fi was in prison falsely accused of killing two security guards that she didn't do. She was being framed by Anson, the former head of a rouge network involved in international conspiracy. Michael, Sam, Fi and Jesse had exposed this network and Michael along with the CIA had captured all involved...so they thought. They missed one, Anson. He was the one who started the entire network. And he was angry.
He wanted to rebuild the organization that he worked so hard to create but he needed Michael's help. Anson had "burned" Michael years earlier to recruit him into the network, but Michael resisted and eventually destroyed the network. Anson was very familiar with him and Madeline, Michael's mother, through psych evaluations. With the right incentive, Anson could pull Michael's strings and make him do his bidding. Thus, he framed Fi to keep Michael under his thumb while he rebuilt.
Michael had never had such a formidable foe that knew him so well. Anson knew his every move. Desperate, Michael started compromising his values which alarmed Fi. To stop Michael from his dangerous path, she turned herself over to the authorities. She thought with the knowledge and documents she had against Anson, all would be well.
Fi had successful survived an attempt on her life. A fellow prisoner, Nicole, who she thought was an ally, had tried to kill her. A cell phone mysteriously appeared under Nicole's pillow and on the other end was a man threatening to kill her sister if she didn't kill Fi.
Now there was a contract on her life and "the sisters" had taken the bait.
Part III
How to survive a contract hit in prison
Fi was keeping busy doing push-ups, sit-ups, and looking at a picture of her and Michael. Anything to pass the time and keep her body and mind prepared for battle.
"When you're marked for death in prison you're always anticipating the next fight. The earlier you spot a potential adversary the better you can defend yourself. Unfortunately, that's not always enough. If you realize you have multiple attackers coming at you with a coordinated assault just defending yourself won't work. The only move is to attack."
A prison guard forced her to leave her cell for chow even though she told her she wasn't hungry. While making her way through the food line, two women positioned themselves around her waiting for the ideal time to attack. One had a knife, the other a switchblade. Fi remained attentive to her surroundings and knew when to attack, but in the process of protecting herself she received a slash to her arm, but she survived.
After getting her food, Fi joined Ayn (the prison entrepreneur) who offered to sell her Vicodin at a sale price of ten bucks, which she normally never does. Fi refused and told her what she needed was to know how those women were able to manage getting a switchblade in prison.
Ayn explained, that those two, the sisters, could get their hands on just about anything. They were lifers. They did contract hits just to pass the time, the same way some girls knit. Whoever was trying to kill Fi didn't care about keeping it quiet any more, not it they hired "the sisters".
Michael was trying hard to get Fi out, but she had to survive until that happened. She was hoping Ayn would help her, but Ayn turned her down now that the sisters were involved. Ayn might die in prison but she preferred to die by natural causes.
How to arrange a cell toss in prison
Later that day, Fi was playing chess with Ayn but she wasn't paying attention, thus losing. Ayn loved winning but not if there wasn't any competition involved.
Ayn explained that they're never searched either and their cells were full of contraband. The guards knew it but they were either too scared or too dirty to look into it.
Fi wanted to know what would happen if their cells were tossed?
Ayn explained that they would be getting their meals through the chuckhole for months. But the only way that would happen is if there as a block wide shakedown. That would bring all of the guards to their cell block, then all bets would be off.
Fi realized that's exactly what she needed and wanted to know if Ayn could arrange it. Ayn was reluctant since she was an entrepreneur and her cell would also be tossed. As a consequence they would find her stash too. She liked Fi but she liked her business more.
Ayn had to have a price. She thought for a moment, then told Fi if she could use her people in Miami, there was a package that her ex-husband was holding that she wanted. If the package could be delivered to prison before the 9am shift change, Fi would get her shakedown and the sisters would be on their way to the hole.
Fi told her it was a deal.
How to arrange a package pickup from inside prison
Madeline, Michael's mom, was home doing laundry when she received a collect call from the prison.
Fi told her that she needed to get an urgent message to Michael.
Madeline informed her that Michael was in the Everglades on a matter they probably shouldn't be discussing on this line.
Fi said that it had to happen fast. That Michael needed to pick up a package and get it to the prison by the 9am shift change.
Madeline asked for the information and assured Fi that they'd work it out.
Further negotiating a cell toss
Fi joined Ayn in the cell block informing her that the call was made and she would get her package. Ayn was impressed "Look at you, a mover and a shaker. I guess the question is when it's getting her." Fi informed her that unfortunately it might take a little longer than expected.
That didn't make any difference to Ayn because she had nothing but time. But if it arrived after 9am, Fi would be fighting off the sisters for another day.
Fi asked for a favor. Could Ayn get the cells tossed as soon as possible? She would get her package. Ayn stated that wasn't how she did business. She didn't build her business by working on credit. The deal was firm. Then added some business advice, "Never negotiate from a position of weakness." Then added "Hope your friends are as good as you say."
A cell toss
It was 9:34am the next morning. Did the package arrive by 9am? Fi didn't think it could have. Would she have another day of avoiding the sisters and trying to stay alive?
The two guards were walking around glancing at cells and people but avoiding the sisters. The sisters were armed with drawn knives when the guards left the area leaving Fi vulnerable. The sisters were slowly making their way toward Fi for the kill.
"There are certain fights you can't hope to win. Your only goal is to not lose too badly. Surviving a beating from multiple attackers is about avoiding the worse blows. You protect your head, do your best to stay on your feet, and most of all you hope for a miracle."
Would she receive a miracle today?
Suddenly an alarm went off with the order to lockdown cell block 9. More guards arrived. The cell toss had begun. A miracle coming to fruition.
The guards didn't see the sisters carrying the knives, but they are ordered to back against their cells; against the wall. The sisters won't stay put making the guards hold them by the neck against their cell bars. Their cells are tossed and multiple weapons are found.
Fi couldn't help but give them a nod and grin. They now knew who was responsible and one of the sisters lashed out with her knife toward Fi with the other not far behind. The guards take them down and they are escorted to holding. Fi was extremely relieved and safe again for the time being.
Fi gets answers
After the cell toss and lockdown had ended, Fi met up with Ayn at mealtime.
"Glad you made it, criminal" Ayn greeted her. "Your people took their sweet time with my delivery."
"And what were they delivering exactly? It must have been important to lose your stash."
Ayn affirmed it was. Fi had been thinking about that package the past 24 hours and wanted to know what was in it.
Ayn showed her a gold heart shaped locket that was around her neck. Fi told her it's beautiful. Ayn shared more. It was her mother's. She died while Ayn was in prison. Her mother was the only person who really loved her and she couldn't even go to her funeral. The locket was all that her mother had to give to her.
Since she was in prison they gave the box to Eddie, her ex, since they never obtained a real divorce. But he wouldn't give it to her because he blamed Ayn for his brother dying.
Fi wanted to know why they blamed her and Ayn said it was because she shot him.
Fi was taken aback by Ayn's response but she still had one more question, but Ayn told her sorry she was way past her quota for the day, but Fi went ahead and asked. "You said that the box had to arrive before the 9am shift change. There's no way it got her on time." Ayn replied, "Maybe it did...or maybe I thought I'd see if I remembered what trust fells like." Fi smiled at her in complete understanding.
From Burn Notice Season 6 Episode 4 "Under the Gun"
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