Ed Simmons

Ed Simmons was a correctional officer at the Kingstown prison in Season 1.
== Throughout the Series ==
=== Season 1 ===
In The Mayor of Kingstown, Both Tim and Ed meet with Mike at the Red Carriage. Mike arrives, greets both Ed and Tim, asks the waitress for a cup of coffee. Mike thanks the waitress then Mike tells Ed that he saw his ex the other day with someone from the public defender's office. Mike asks Tim on what the news is currently inside the prison. Tim replies by saying that his family, his nephew, Sam, just started. One of the black inmates has been joking around with Sam, trying to be his friend, asking him to mail a letter home. Tim says that Sam believes that all the black inmates in the prison are all his brothers. Mike replies by saying that the inmates have Sam right where they want him. Mike asks who the prisoner is, Tim hands Mike the inmate's file. Mike looks at the file and asks Tim if the inmate has a gang outside, Ed replies by saying that the inmate is a Crip. Mike closes the file after looking at it, tells both Tim and Ed that it is good news, that there always is a sanction with those types of problems, Mike assures them that they will be fine. Mike asks Tim if the inmate is not trying to put Sam in the inmate's pocket. Mike tells Tim if Sam sent any letter to any inmate in the prison, then Mike himself will get the letter back, but even if he gets it back, there will have to be a trade for it. Mike asks Tim if the best time to launch a ball would be during the swing shift in which, Tim and Ed both agree that it would be the best time to do so and that everyone is on board with it. Mike tells them that the inmates are going to pick the day and time, so they have to be prepared. something like that will be difficult and that they should have people who are well acquainted with them, no guard substitutes at all. Ed reassures Mike that there will not be a problem, the entire unit runs the prison except SIS. Mike replies by saying that he does not want any sweeps, none of that, because he has to notify everyone about it. Mike tells Tim that Sam is going to have a target painted on his back for a while, Tim nods in agreement, Ed chimes in by saying that once the matter is handled, Sam will eventually be transferred to a tower for his own protection. 
Mike jokingly states that he does not know about that, because Sam will probably want to start shooting people left, right and center. Tim chimes in by saying as long as Sam shoots the right person. Mike reassures Tim that he will handle the matter. Mike gets up from the booth, Ed tells Mike to give all the best from him to Mitch. Tim asks Mike if the situation is going to cost him, in which Mike replies absolutely.
Later that day, Ed alongside Kareem and Tim are in the camera room of the prison with Sam. Sam walks Kareem through what had happened and then Kareem tells Sam that he should've kept his distance between the inmate. the Kingstown prison doctor reveals that the inmate who was beaten by Sam, suffered two skull fractures, several facial fractures and lacerations. The inmate was stable when he was being transferred to Kingstown General Hospital; but the prison doctor claims that the brain swelling will be the real problem. Kareem asks if the inmate, Daryl, is affiliated with any gang, in to which Ed replies that he is a Crip. 
Immediately, Kareem transfers Sam to the prison tower role for his own protection, whilst Kareem also orders an investigation into Daryl's cell and any people he's extremely close with. Kareem reassures Sam that will be in the bird's nest for a while, but states that it is not a punishment, but for his own protection. Sam, Tim and Ed all thank Kareem.
In The End Begins, Ed is seen at the McLusky family home, alongside the trio of Ian, Jimmy, Stevie and Kyle. Mike arrives, greets everyone and then Stevie asks if Mike will be taking Mitch's place as mayor. Mike replies by saying that he does not know, that he has to tie up some loose ends either way. Ed tells Mike that he has known Mitch since all they way back to grade school. Ed tells Mike that he is sorry and decides to give him a hug. After the hug, Mike tells Ed that they should go to the porch. Once Mike and Ed are outside, on the porch, Mike asks Ed about what happened with Sam. Ed fills Mike in about Sam's story, saying that Daryl had attacked him, Ed states that Sam's face is currently a wreck and that it is maybe true. Ed continues on by saying that Daryl is currently on a ventilator, it was a whole team effort, that the prison was on lockdown forever. Ed assures Mike that the world is not going to miss Daryl, but then Mike says that the Crips will and on how the gang will be playing the letter. Mike tells Ed that if the Crips don't try to kill Sam on the outside, Ed responds back by saying that if the Crips want to escalate the problem further, the prison guards will backfire if need be. Ed claims that what Sam did was not wise, but he handled himself like a man. Mike asks that if Quinton is still running C-block, in which Ed agrees. Mike asks who is in B-block, Ed says that there is currently two brothers named Laurence and P-Dog. Mike tells Ed to have them separated, to put the weakest one in AdSeg. Ed questions Mike's decision, Mike replies with new leaders in the yard, the Bloods will see an opportunity, get allied with the Mexicans, Crips will eventually lose the yard. In response to Mike's decision, Ed disagrees and states that Mitch would not do it that way and it poses a big risk. Mike tells Ed that even though it might be short-sighted, there will be no risk at all and that they have no choice to do so. Mike tells Ed that every once in a while it's nice to remind the inmates that they're the inmates and not everyone else.
In Simply Murder, Ed arrives at the Red Carriage where a meeting is held to discuss Kenny. Ed tells Mike that once Kenny is in prison, the white inmates will kill Kenny just to make a statement, that no one will have to do anything. Everyone at the booth is pressuring Mike to do something whilst Mike adds on, at what cost? Nothing is free. Mike asks everyone if they want to be in business with 2,000 criminals who will hold the problem over their heads like a hammer. Every arrest that is made, whether it's a pedophile, murderer or gangster, that is what they will sing to anyone who will bother listening. Mike asks Ed if he can get him in the gym, Ed says that he can put Kenny wherever Mike chooses to. Ian tells Mike not to feel bad for Kenny, in response, Mike backfires saying that he does not feel bad at Kenny. Kyle chimes in and questions Mike about why he doesn't want to go through with the outcome. Kyle asks Mike how is having Kenny killed any different than the murder of Mitch. Mike responds and says that nobody understands, the inmates are not doing it because they're being noble. They are motivated to do so that in the end, everyone ends up owing to the inmates. If nobody will be able to pay them back, there won't be a blue thin line anymore. Mike gets up from the booth and leaves, Ed reassures everyone at the booth that everyone wants Kenny to be killed, that nobody else owns the prison. 
In The Price, Mike phones Ed whilst he is walking the prison yard, Ed tells Mike that he's currently walking the prison yard and that Ed will call Mike back in five minutes. Ed calls Mike back, Mike asks how's going in the prison, Ed tells Mike that it's a big love-fest and Mike says that the big love-fest isn't going to last. Mike tells Ed that they should talk. Ed agrees and asks if they should meet up at the Red Carriage and Mike responds no, just us. Ed tells Mike that they can meet up at the tugboat about in an hour. Mike agrees and hangs up. Both Ed and Mike arrive, Mike is seen at the top of the tugboat while Ed said not to meet on it. Mike replies that it reminds them of their youth and Ed chuckles. Ed asks Mike to come down from the tugboat and does so. Once down from the tugboat, Mike tells that everyone is breathing down his neck over the Kenny incident. Ed asks about what? Mike replies that the inmates want their favors. Ed asks, what kind of favors? Mike replies, the unreasonable kind. Ed asks who? Mike says all of 'em. Ed is angered by this, Mike tells Ed that the inmates don't want their privileges, they want their drugs and their money. Ed strongly disagrees with Mike and asks Mike what is he going to do, Mike says that he still has to get word to the Mexicans still, but that he is making it perfectly clear that none of this stuff is going to fly, none of it. Ed asks about what they should do with the situation, Mike tells Ed to just remind them of what it used to be like, to hit the leaders, just the leaders. Ed tells Mike that Ian should let Robert loose on the outside. Mike disagrees strongly and tells Ed that they should save that for later. Mike tells Ed that he has to hit them hard, saying it's for their own good. 
In Every Feather, Kareem speaks with Warden Mills about the situation that spiraled out of control when Sam shot the prisoner who was being repeatedly stabbed by other two inmates. Kareem tries to defend Sam, saying that it was not Sam's fault, the inmates were moving at the time when Sam fired his rifle, it was a hard shot for a sniper, an impossible shot for a rookie. Warden Mills then questions Kareem's decision when he said to transfer Sam up to the tower for Sam's very own protection. Kareem explains after the issue with Daryl Johnson, everyone felt that it was best for Sam to be separated from the inmates. Mills says that Sam cannot be put up into the tower and asks where do they transfer him now. Ed chimes in and says to discharge or receiving, or he drives the perimeter. Tim, disturbed by this, Tim says Sam did not do anything wrong. Warden Mills responds and tells Tim that it isn't about punishment, it's more about Sam's protection and the inmates will kill Sam if they get an opportunity to do so. Warden Mills disagrees with both options given by Ed and says that Sam needs to be moved out of the men's prison and which, Ed, disagrees, says that Sam is in danger if he is transferred to any other prison in the state. Warden Mills tells Ed that Sam should be transferred to the women's prison. Ed laughs in response to this, both Kareem and Ed disagree on this move, saying that Sam is a good-looking kid, young, Ed chimes in saying that all the women in the prison will be all over Sam, creating a new barrage of problems. Warden Mills replies to Ed saying that he does not know what to tell him, if Sam can't be trusted with the inmates, then he should pursue a different career. Warden Mills gives all three correctional officers a choice, Sam is transferred to the women's prison or he will be released. Warden Mills switches the conversation to the riot incident that occurred and questions why are all three leaders of the Crips currently in AdSeg, Ed states that there was a refusal to comply during a cell search. Warden Mills asks Ed what is the protocol when the leaders of one gang are placed in AdSeg? Kareem backs up Ed's claim and says that the officers followed protocol. Ed says that he had made contact with the leadership of their rivals and let them know that the officers are aware of the power vacuum. Kareem agrees to this and Ed continues explaining to Warden Mills that the presence of more officers has been increased at the cafeteria and in the yard, moved known gang associates out of the yard. Kareem tells Warden Mills that they did everything they could do, but at the end of the day, they are still criminals. Kareem tells Warden Mills that he will transfer Sam, asks Warden Mills what he wants to do about the fight, Warden Mills responds to lock it down. Later that day, Ed phones Mike, while Mike is driving to go see Bunny and Ed tells Mike that the Aryans and Latinos have declared war. Ed asks Mike what was he supposed to do, Mike responds great and tells him that he's stirring the hornet's nest and Ed tells Mike that they need to be. Mike tells him yeah, you think? Mike tells Ed that he's going to cool some heads, call him later. Ed responds in a demanding manner, today. Later, in the evening, Mike and Ed meet up at the usual spot. Mike tells Ed that the inmates want to kill Sam, Ed responds best of luck and says that Sam has been transferred to the woman's prison. Mike responds that the Crips will want to kill Sam on the outside, they want to make a statement. Mike continues by saying that everyone has done a deal with the devil and nobody wants to keep it, that's not how the devil works. Mike tells Ed that 3,000 prisoners are in the right, Mike tells Ed that if he has any idea how dangerous it is. Ed responds to Mike, saying that the officers cannot bend, that they have to push until the inmates break. Mike believes that the inmates won't be breaking this time. Ed responds to this, saying that they let up now, the officers will look weak and then the inmates run the yard. Mike asks Ed what he's sounding like right now, Ed responds; what? Mike replies, a convict. Mike tells Ed that he has to let the air out of the current problem. Just let some air out of it, or the problem will pop. Mike tells Ed to trust him when saying that the problem will explode if he does not let any air out of the problem. Ed's face turns pale, Mike nods and walks off. 
In Along Came a Spider, in Warden Mills' office, Ed alongside Kareem and Tim are all talking about the inmates putting they're backs to their cell doors. Warden Mills says that the inmates are making a statement. Ed disagrees with Warden Mills saying that it is not a statement; the inmates are doing that so that one of the officers step up, push the inmate off, the inmate will turn around and shank the guard at the right opportunity. Ed tells the warden that it is a threat, while the warden says it's a mind game. Without offending the warden; Ed tells Warden Mills that he is misreading the room. Warden Mills switches over to Kareem and asks. Kareem tells Warden Mills that he's seen it before; but has never seen a whole block of cells do it. Warden Mills asks everyone in the room what the endgame will be, they keep the lockdown, the inmates escalate on their end. Before everyone knows it, there's a prison-wide hunger strike during the holidays. Ed tells Warden Mills that they can't blink, that the heat has to be turned up a level. Warden Mills asks how much hotter can it get? Ed responds, lights on, 24/7. and the inmates won't be given an option to hunger strike, breakfast will stop being brought to the inmates. Warden Mills tells Ed that the prison is not Guantanamo Bay. Warden Mills tells Ed that he will reach out to the Bureau of Prisons for more guidance on the problem. Ed tells Warden Mills that the Bureau of Prisons has no place in this fight. Tim chimes in and says that the Bureau of Prisons will tell them to sit with inmate leadership and negotiate. Kareem gives his opinion on the matter as well, saying that it legitimizes a point of view that is not a legitimate point of view. Warden Mills asks Kareem why is their legitimate point of view not legitimate. Ed blows up and gets on the Warden's desk and yells, saying that they're convicts. Warden Mills backfires and tells Ed to get off his desk and requests that the leaders are brought, just the leaders of each group to the cafeteria. Once Kareem and Ed arrive at the cafeteria with the four leaders, including Carlos and P-Dog, Warden Mills tells the four leaders if he can trust them to put their differences aside and sit at the same table. Carlos and the other two inmates sit, but P-Dog prefers to stand. P-Dog tells the Warden that he's the only difference that the leaders are worried about at the moment. Warden Mills tells P-Dog that he's going to keep him cuffed, but will let him sit. P-Dog strongly disagrees and tells the correctional officers to take him back to his AdSeg cell and that he won't stay there to negotiate while having his hands behind his back. Warden Mills responds that it isn't a negotiation, it's a discussion. 
In The Devil is Us, Ed is on the prison tower and seen monitoring the yard; he us also monitoring P-Dog closely. Mike calls Ed and asks Ed what is he doing; Ed says that he is watching the leaders of the blacks, the whites and the mafia. Ed tells Mike that the gangs are currently talking about the current situation that is on the table with the entire prison faculty. Mike asks if the inmates are planning a take over of some sort; Ed tells Mike that is exactly what he thinks. Mike agrees and tells him to lock it down. Ed tells Mike that he can't lock them down, that Warden Mills is on a feel good. Mike tells Ed that he knows what to do; press record, film it, show it to Warden Mills. Warden Mills believes he made peace with the leaders of the inside gangs. Mike asks Ed what he wants him to do, Ed tells him to check their temperature and to get back to him. 
In The Lie of the Truth, in the prison's camera room, Ed is seen with Warden Mills and Kareem. The trio is investigating the incident that happened in the prison cafeteria. Warden Mills tells Ed that the white inmates do not have a dog in the fight. Ed strongly disagrees and proceeds to critique Warden Mills on how he had made poorly choices with the inmates. Ed continues on by saying that Tim and Sam did not deserve what happened to them; he directly tells Warden Mills if they do not act, the inmates will strike again, again and again. Warden Mills switches over to Kareem and asks his take. Kareem tells Warden Mills that the prison should be locked down, suspects will be transferred to county, where they will be questioned by homicide detectives and therefore prepare charges as they see fit to do so. Kareem tells Warden Mills that a message must be sent, it must be sent hard and fast. Eventually, Warden Mills tells Kareem and Ed to transfer the suspects to county, but that the prison will not be locked down. Kareem chimes in and says that not locking down the prison will be a mistake. Warden Mills tells Kareem and Ed that the he gave his word on not locking the prison down; the warden continuing, he will not reprimand the innocent to punish the guilty. Ed questions this and asks the warden what he meant by "innocent" and whom is he referring to. Warden Mills responds who he does he think he's referring to, the other inmates. Ed responds back by saying that there are no innocent inmates, that is why they're in the prison. Warden Mills responds to Ed by saying that there will be no lockdown. Warden Mills leaves the camera room; Ed goes over to Kareem and asks why he did what he had done. Kareem states that he had to give the warden something, Ed disagrees and tells Kareem that he didn't have to give anything to the warden. Ed tells Kareem that he needs to get into the habit of keeping their secrets; Kareem questions Ed if it is an order, Ed says no, that it is advice between friends. Ed bluntly putting it, Ed tells Kareem to keep his mouth shut. Ed leaves the camera room afterwards. Later, Ed and Kareem with other correctional officers, head towards P-Dog's cell. Once they arrive, Ed shouts to P-Dog to turn around and walk backwards where the officers are. P-Dog puts his hands through the opening, he is cuffed. Ed shouts to P-Dog again telling him to take six steps forward and to drop to his knees. P-Dog is also leg cuffed and is lifted towards the chair. The officers strap him into the chair, a leather strap goes onto P-Dog's mouth, a mushed bag goes on top of his face and then is eventually wheeled out of the cell. Ed and Kareem and more correctional officers are seen in the prison's armory, gearing up for the prison riot. After confronting the freed inmates, a gunfight ensues. A correctional officer is killed, Ed tells the officers to back up, but suddenly the officers are overwhelmed by the inmates, the team made up of correctional officers that included Ed and Kareem were savagely beaten. 
In This Piece of My Soul, A bloodied, savagely beaten Ed is seen tied onto the metallic frame of a prison bed. Ed seeing Mike enter the yard, Ed pleads with Mike to get all the correctional officers out. After a botched negotiation, P-Dog walks over where Ed is tied and tells everyone that it is time to paint the world a picture. Ed mentions Mike, Mike says that he's working on the negotiation. An inmate hands P-Dog a gun, P-Dog immediately executes Ed. 
== Appearances ==
===Season 1===
*The Mayor of Kingstown
*The End Begins
*Simply Murder
*Orion
*Every Feather
*Along Came a Spider
*The Devil is Us
===Season 2===
*The Lie of the Truth
*This Piece of My Soul
==References==
Category:Recurring Characters
Category:Season 1 Characters
Category:Season 2 Characters
Category:Deceased Characters