Monica arrives in Larkhall a bitter and frantically worried woman. Her real crime was naivety; her trust and supressed love for her corrupt employer lead her to do things she would never normally consider. Although her crime was not for personal gain, as his financial advisor she was left to carry the can when he fled the country. The only person left in her life is her son, Spencer, whom she has to leave in care.
Someone of Monica's age and class would usually be targeted by the other inmates, but she shows her mettle early and wins their respect. She becomes particularly close to Nikki Wade. Her middle-class background doesn't prevent her empathising with fellow prisoners, and she is soon playing 'mum' to the younger inmates. |
