=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Phoenix Wright: Script FAQ by Dylan Mead (wartjr2373) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ _________________ |TABLE OF CONTENTS| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 01. Introduction & Formatting Rules 02. Case 1 03. Case 2 A: Chapter 1 - Investigation B: Chapter 2 - Trial C: Chapter 3 - Investigation D: Chapter 4 - Trial 04. Case 3 A: Chapter 1 - Investigation B: Chapter 2 - Trial C: Chapter 3 - Investigation D: Chapter 4 - Trial E: Chapter 5 - Investigation F: Chapter 6 - Trial 05. Case 4 A: Chapter 1 - Investigation B: Chapter 2 - Trial C: Chapter 3 - Investigation D: Chapter 4 - Trial E: Chapter 5 - Investigation 06. Case 5 A: Chapter 1 - Investigation 07. Court Record (Up to case 3) 08. Special Messages 09. Contact, Special Thanks, Legal Stuff, etc. Note: Yes, I know it is very large. If you want to jump to an episode, type in "Episode X". To get to a certain chapter, do the same thing and continue finding to cycle through the chapters. To find help on a certain part, type in part of the text near where you are. Remember, this is a script FAQ. All text is copied exactly. _______________________________ |INTRODUCTION & FORMATTING RULES| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Okay, well this is a script FAQ for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the Nintendo DS, which you should already know. Let me start by saying that this took a really long time to type. A REEEEEEEEALLY long time. I guess I just really like this game. Actually, I don't guess. I can safely say I really like this game. The formatting of my script FAQ is an issue that must be addressed prior to the viewing of it. Firstly, the text is in the format shown below. -Name Tag Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 I cut off the lines exactly where the game cut them off, for authenticity. A full line of hyphens can indicate a few things. 1. A change of scene 2. A point where the screen fades to black 3. In the investigation chapters, separating the part where characters talk amongst each other from the parts where you choose what to do (Examine, present, talk) A three-sided box of stars (*) around text can serve four different purposes. 1. At points in the game where several options are given, there will be one box for each option. At the end of the box it will indicate whether you CONTINUE or RETURN TO QUESTION. 2. When you are asked to present something (not cross-examination), a box will show what will happen if you present something wrong. Below that box will be what happens if you present something correctly, not boxed. 3. When you are asked to point out a spot on a photo, map, etc. the same thing will happen as in point 2. There will be a separate box for what happens if you show the wrong spot. 4. Perhaps the most common use, during the investigation chapters, will be to separate text that appears from certain actions. For example, if you examine a signpost, the text that appears from the examination to the return to the menu will be inside a box labelled "Examine signpost." New in Case 4 Chapter 3 is a mini row of hyphens. It didn't occur before this point, but I will likely use it in the future. It'll show up when the screen fades, but the characters don't actually go anywhere. (i.e., a flashback.) I'm not going to go back into previous chapters and change what I've already done there, but just know that for the chapters ahead. The cross-examination scene (between two hyphen lines) contains several unique features. There will be numbers above all the sections of text. Below each section, tabbed in a few spaces, is what occurs when you press on that point. At the end of the cross-examination, before the hyphens, there are a few lines that are not tabbed in, which is what is said after you cycle through all of the testimony. What is after that scene will be what happens immediately after the cross-examination music stops. That is usually after an objection, but in some cases it is not. In those non-objection cases, the requirements for ending the cross-examination and continuing are at the appropriate point in the scene. In cases where a part of a testimony is changed, that part will be numbered #b (Example: 8b). In the example, 8a will indicate when to change to 8b, and 8b then follows the rules of a normal piece of testimony, with the press text below it. At any point in the game, in the case that a block of text is changed after you perform a certain task, or go through another block of text, it will be indicated rather clearly, however there is no fixed format. There is a good chance that I missed text branches due to the way the game sometimes does this, so any help would be appreciated. Lastly, and least importantly because you probably could figure it out, if a line is missing a name tag, that means there wasn't one. So without further ado, continue reading to Case 1. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= _______________________________ |EPISODE 1 - THE FIRST TURNABOUT| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *gasp*...gasp*... Dammit! ...Why me? I can't get caught... Not like this! I-I've gotta find someone to pin this on... Someone like... him! I'll make it look like HE did it! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 3, 9:47 AM District Court Defendant Lobby No. 2 -Phoenix (Boy am I nervous!) -Mia Wright! -Phoenix Oh, h-hiya, Chief. -Mia Whew, I'm glad I made it on time. -Mia Well, I have to say Phoenix, I'm impressed! -Mia Not everyone takes on a murder trial right off the bat like this. -Mia It says a lot about you... and your client as well. -Phoenix Um... thanks. -Phoenix Actually, it's because I owe him a favor. -Mia A favor? -Mia You mean, you knew the defendant before this case? -Phoenix Yes. -Phoenix Actually, I kind of owe my current job to him. -Phoenix He's one of the reasons I became an attorney. -Mia Well, that's news to me! -Phoenix I want to help him out any way I can! -Phoenix I just... really want to help him, I owe him that much. -??? (It's over!) -??? (My life, everything, it's all over!) -Mia ... -Mia Isn't that your client screaming over there? -Phoenix Yeah... that's him. -??? (Death! Despair! Ohhhh!) -??? (I'm gonna do it, I'm gonna die!!!) -Mia It sounds like he wants to die... -Phoenix Um, yeah. *sigh* -Butz Nick!!! -Phoenix Hey. Hey there, Larry. -Butz Dude, I'm so guilty!! Tell them I'm guilty!!! -Butz Gimme the death sentence! I ain't afraid to die! -Phoenix What!? What's wrong, Larry? -Butz Oh, it's all over... I... I'm finished. Finished! -Butz I can't live in a world without her! I can't! -Butz Who... who took her away from me, Nick? Who did this!? -Butz Aww, Nick, ya gotta tell me! Who took my baby away!? -Phoenix (Hmm... The person responsible for your girlfriend's death?) -Phoenix (The newspapers say it was you...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix My name is Phoenix Wright. -Phoenix Here's the story: -Phoenix My first case is a fairly simple one. -Phoenix A young woman was killed in her apartment. -Phoenix The guy they arrested was the unlucky sap dating her: -Phoenix Larry Butz... my best friend since grade school. -Phoenix Our school had a saying: "When something smells, it's usually the Butz." -Phoenix In the 23 years I've known him, it's usually been true. -Phoenix He has a knack for getting himself in trouble. -Phoenix One thing I can say though: It's usually not his fault. He just has terrible luck. -Phoenix But I know better than anyone, that he's a good guy at heart. -Phoenix That and I owe him one. Which is why I took the case... to clear his name. -Phoenix And that's just what I'm going to do! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 3, 10:00 AM District Court Courtroom No. 2 -Judge The court is now in session for the trial of Mr. Larry Butz. -Payne The prosecution is ready, Your Honor. -Phoenix The, um, defense is ready, Your Honor. -Judge Ahem. -Judge Mr. Wright? -Judge This is your first trial, is it not? -Phoenix Y-Yes, Your Honor. I'm, um, a little nervous. -Judge Your conduct during this trial will decide the fate of your client. -Judge Murder is a serious charge. For your client's sake, I hope you can control your nerves. -Phoenix Thank... thank you, Your Honor. -Judge ... -Judge Mr. Wright, given the circumstances... -Judge I think we should have a test to ascertain your readiness. -Phoenix Yes, Your Honor. -Phoenix (Gulp... Hands shaking... Eyesight... fading...) -Judge This test will consist of a few simple questions. Answer them clearly and concisely. -Judge Please state the name of the defendant in this case. ***Phoenix Wright*************************** * * -Phoenix * Um... the defendant... * is me, right? * * -Mia * Wright! Have you completely * lost your mind? Focus! * * -Mia * The defendant is the * person on trial! * * -Mia * You're his lawyer! * * -Phoenix * Um, er, eh? * Oh yeah, right! Eh heh heh. * * -Mia * This is no laughing matter! * * -Mia * You did pass the bar, * didn't you? * * -Judge * Sorry, I couldn't hear your * answer. I'll ask once more: * * RETURN TO QUESTION * ******************************************** ***Mia Fey********************************** * * -Phoenix * The, um, defendant? * That's... er... Mia Fey? * * -Mia * Wrong, Wright. * Look, I have to leave. * * -Mia * I have to go home. I'm... * I'm expecting a delivery. * * -Phoenix * Aw, c'mon Chief. * There's no need to be * going so soon, is there? * * -Mia * Wright! * * -Mia * Listen: the defendant is * the one on trial--your client! * * -Mia * I mean, that's about as * basic as you can get! * * -Phoenix * (I've put my foot in it this time! * I've got to relax!) * * -Judge * Sorry, I couldn't hear your * answer. I'll ask once more: * * RETURN TO QUESTION * ******************************************** ***Larry Butz******************************* * * -Phoenix * The defendant? Well, that's * Larry Butz, Your Honor. * * -Judge * Correct. * * -Judge * Just keep your wits about * you and you'll do fine. * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Judge Next question: -Judge This is a murder trial. Tell me, what's the victim's name? -Phoenix (Whew, I know this one! Glad I read the case report cover to cover so many times.) -Phoenix (It's... wait... Uh-oh!) -Phoenix (No... no way! I forgot! I'm drawing a total blank here!) -Mia Phoenix! Are you absolutely SURE you're up to this? -Mia You don't even know the victim's name!? -Phoenix Oh, the victim! O-Of course I know the victim's name! -Phoenix I, um, just forgot. ... Temporarily. -Mia I think I feel a migraine coming on. -Mia Look, the defendant's name is listed in the Court Record. -Mia Just touch the Court Record button to check it at anytime, okay? -Mia Remember to check it often. Do it for me, please. I'm begging you. -Judge Let's hear your answer. Who is the victim in this case? ***Mia Fey********************************** * * -Phoenix * Um... Mia Fey? * * -Mia * W-W-What!? How can I be * the victim!? * * -Phoenix * Oh! Right! Sorry! I, er, * it was the first name that * popped into my head, and-- * * -Mia * The Court Record button! * Remember to use it * when you are in a pinch. * * -Judge * Let me ask that one again: * * RETURN TO QUESTION * ******************************************** ***Cinder Block***************************** * * -Phoenix * Oh, um, wasn't it Ms. Block? * Ms. Cinder Block? * * -Judge * The person in question was a * victim of murder, not ill- * conceived naming, Mr. Wright. * * -Mia * Wright? * * -Mia * If you forget something, just * touch the Court Record button * to help you remember. * * -Mia * A mistake in court * could cost you the case. * * -Judge * I ask you again: * * RETURN TO QUESTION * ******************************************** ***Cindy Stone****************************** * * -Phoenix * Um... the victim's name * is Cindy Stone. * * -Judge * Correct. * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Judge Now, tell me, what was the cause of death? -Judge She died because she was...? ***Poisoned********************************* * * -Phoenix * Oh, right! Wasn't she, um, * poisoned by er... poison? * * -Judge * You're asking me!? * * -Phoenix * Um... Chief! Help me out! * * -Mia * Check the court record. * The Court Record button... * remember? * * -Phoenix * (Geez. Give a guy a break!) * * -Judge * Let me ask again. * * RETURN TO QUESTION * ******************************************** ***Strangled******************************** * * -Phoenix * Right... she was * strangled, wasn't she? * * -Mia * Please tell me that was * you talking to yourself. * * -Judge * If you wish to hang yourself, * Mr. Wright, you're welcome to, * but not inside my courtroom. * * -Judge * I suppose there's nothing to * do but give you another try: * * RETURN TO QUESTION * ******************************************** ***Hit with a blunt object****************** * * -Phoenix * She was struck once, * by a blunt object. * * -Judge * Correct. * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Judge You've answered all my questions. I see no reason why we shouldn't proceed. -Judge You seem much more relaxed, Mr. Wright. Good for you. -Phoenix Thank you, Your Honor. (Because I don't FEEL relaxed, that's for sure.) -Judge Well, then... -Judge First, a question for the prosecution. Mr. Payne? -Payne Yes, Your Honor? -Judge As Mr. Wright just told us, the victim was struck with a blunt object. -Judge Would you explain to the court just what that "object" was? -Payne The murder weapon was this statue of "The Thinker." -Payne It was found lying on the floor, next to the victim. -Judge I see... the court accepts it into evidence. Statue added to the Court Record. -Mia Wright... -Mia Be sure to pay attention to any evidence added during the trial. -Mia That evidence is the only ammunition you have in court. -Mia Touch the Court Record button to check the Court Record frequently. -Judge Mr. Payne, the prosecution may call its first witness. -Payne The prosecution calls the defendant, Mr. Butz, to the stand. -Phoenix Um, Chief, what do I do now? -Mia Pay attention. You don't want to miss any information that might help your client's case. -Mia You'll get your chance to respond to the prosecution later, so be ready! -Mia Let's just hope he doesn't say anything... unfortunate. -Phoenix (Uh oh, Larry gets excited easily... this could be bad.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Payne Ahem. -Payne Mr. Butz. Is it not true that the victim had recently dumped you? -Butz Hey, watch it buddy! -Butz We were great together! We were Romeo and Juliet, Cleopatra and Mark Anthony! -Phoenix (Um... didn't they all die?) -Butz I wasn't dumped! She just wasn't taking my phone calls. Or seeing me... Ever. -Butz WHAT'S IT TO YOU, ANYWAY!? -Payne Mr. Butz, what you describe is generally what we mean by "dumped." -Payne In fact, she had completely abandoned you... and was seeing other men! -Payne She had just returned from overseas with one of them the day before the murder! -Butz Whaddya mean, "one of them"!? -Butz Lies! All of it, lies! I don't believe a word of it! -Payne Your Honor, the victim's passport. -Payne According to this, she was in Paris until the day before she died. Passport added to the Court Record. -Judge Hmm... Indeed, she appears to have returned the day before the murder. -Butz Dude... no way... -Payne The victim was a model, but did not have a large income. -Payne It appears that she had several "Sugar Daddies." -Butz Daddies? Sugar? -Payne Yes. Older men, who gave her money and gifts. -Payne She took their money and used it to support her lifestyle. -Butz Duuude! -Payne We can clearly see what kind of woman this Ms. Stone was. -Payne Tell me, Mr. Butz, what do you think of her now? -Mia Wright... -Mia I don't think you want him to answer that question. -Phoenix (Yeah... Larry has a way of running his mouth in all the wrong directions.) -Phoenix (Should I...?) ***Wait and see what happens**************** * * -Phoenix * (Might be better not to * get involved in this one... * * -Payne * Well, Mr. Butz? * * -Butz * Dude, no way! * That cheatin' she-dog! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***Stop him from answering****************** * * -Phoenix * My client had no idea the * victim was seeing other men! * * -Phoenix * That question is * irrelevant to this case! * * -Payne * Oof! *wince* * * -Butz * Dude! Nick! * Whaddya mean, "irrelevant"!? * * -Butz * That cheatin' she-dog! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Butz I'm gonna die. I'm just gonna drop dead! -Butz Yeah, and when I meet her in the afterlife... -Butz I'm going to get to the bottom of this! -Judge Let's continue with the trial, shall we? -Payne I believe the accused's motive is clear to everyone. -Judge Yes, quite. -Phoenix (Oh boy. This is so not looking good.) -Payne Next question! -Payne You went to the victim's apartment on the day of the murder, did you not? -Butz Gulp! -Payne Well, did you, or did you not? -Butz Heh? Heh heh. Well, maybe I did, and maybe I didn't! -Phoenix (Uh oh. He went.) -Phoenix (What do I do?) ***Have him answer honestly***************** * * -Phoenix * (I know! I'll send him * a signal...) * * -Phoenix * (TELL THE TRUTH) * * -Butz * Er... Yeah! Yeah! * I was there! I went! * * -Judge * Order! * * -Judge * Well, Mr. Butz? * * -Butz * Dude, chill! * * -Butz * She wasn't home, man... * So, like, I didn't see her. * * -Payne * *OBJECTION!* * * -Payne * Your Honor, the defendant * is lying. * * -Judge * Lying? * -Payne * The prosecution would like * to call a witness who can * prove Mr. Butz is lying. * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***Stop him from answering****************** * * -Phoenix * (I'll send him a signal...) * * -Phoenix * (LIE LIKE A DOG) * * -Butz * Um, well, see, it's like this: * I don't remember. * * -Payne * You "don't remember"? * * -Payne * Well then, we'll just * have to remind you! * * -Phoenix * (I got a bad feeling * about this...) * * -Payne * We have a witness that can * prove he DID go to the * victim's apartment that day! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Judge Well, that simplifies matters. Who is your witness? -Payne The man who found the victim's body. -Payne Just before making the gruesome discovery... -Payne He saw the defendant fleeing the scene of the crime! -Judge Order! Order in the court! -Judge Mr. Payne, the prosecution may call its witness. -Payne Yes, Your Honor. -Phoenix (This is bad...) -Payne On the day of the murder, my witness was selling newspapers at the victim's building. -Payne Please bring Mr. Frank Sahwit to the stand! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Payne Mr. Sahwit, you sell newspaper subscriptions, is this correct? -Sahwit Oh, oh yes! Newspapers, yes! -Judge Mr. Sahwit, you may proceed with your testimony. -Judge Please tell the court what you saw on the day of the murder. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WITNESS TESTIMONY -- Witness's Account -- (1) -Sahwit I was going door-to-door, selling subscriptions when I saw a man fleeing an apartment. (2) -Sahwit I thought he must be in a hurry because he left the door half-open behind him. (3) -Sahwit Thinking it strange, I looked inside the apartment. (4) -Sahwit Then I saw her lying there... A woman... not moving... dead! (5) -Sahwit I quailed in fright and found myself unable to go inside. (6) -Sahwit I thought to call the police immediately! (7) -Sahwit However, the phone in her apartment wasn't working. (8) -Sahwit I went to a nearby park and found a public phone. (9) -Sahwit I remember the time exactly: It was 1:00 PM. (10) -Sahwit The man who ran was, without a doubt, the defendant sitting right over there. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Judge Hmm... -Phoenix (Larry! Why didn't you tell the truth?) -Phoenix (I can't defend you against a testimony like that!) -Judge Incidentally, why wasn't the phone in the victim's apartment working? -Payne Your Honor, at the time of the murder, there was a blackout in the building. -Judge Aren't phones supposed to work during a blackout? -Payne Yes, Your Honor... -Payne However, some cordless phones do not function normally. -Payne The phone that Mr. Sahwit used was one of those. -Payne Your Honor... -Payne I have a record of the blackout, for your perusal. Blackout Record added to the Court Record. -Judge Now, Mr. Wright... -Phoenix Yes! Er... yes, Your Honor? -Judge You may begin your cross-examination. -Phoenix C-Cross-examination, Your Honor? -Mia Alright, Wright, this is it. The real deal! -Phoenix Uh... what exactly am I supposed to do? -Mia Why, you expose the lies in the testimony the witness just gave! -Phoenix Lies! What?! He was lying!? -Mia Your client is innocent, right? -Mia Then that witness must have lied in his testimony! -Mia Or is your client really... guilty? -Phoenix !!! How do I prove he's not? -Mia You hold the key! It's in the evidence! -Mia Compare the witness's testimony to the evidence at hand. -Mia There's bound to be a contradiction in there! -Mia First find contradictions between the Court Record and the witness's testimony. -Mia Then, once you've found the contradicting evidence... -Mia present it and rub it in the witness's face! -Phoenix Um... okay. -Mia Touch the Court Record button and point out contradictions in the testimony! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CROSS EXAMINATION -- Witness's Account -- (1) -Sahwit I was going door-to-door, selling subscriptions when I saw a man fleeing an apartment. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Isn't a man leaving an apartment a common sight? -Phoenix I find it odd you would take notice of him... -Sahwit Er... heh. -Sahwit I don't know. He just seemed strange to me, that's all. -Sahwit Like he was mad, and yet frightened at the same time. -Sahwit Just like... a criminal fleeing the scene of a crime! -Phoenix The defense requests that the witness refrain from conjecture! -Payne Of course. What the witness means is that the man he saw looked suspicious. -Payne So, what happened next? (2) -Sahwit I thought he must be in a hurry because he left the door half-open behind him. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Half-open... you say? -Sahwit Yes, yes, the door was open halfway. Yes. -Sahwit I watched for a moment, but no one came to close the door. -Sahwit "That's odd, in a big city like this," I thought... -Payne I see. And what happened next? (3) -Sahwit Thinking it strange, I looked inside the apartment. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix What gave you the idea to do that? -Sahwit Well, the door was half-open, you see. -Sahwit Isn't it only human to want to... peek? -Sahwit We climb mountains because they are there! It's the same thing. -Payne Truer words have never been spoken! Anyone would look inside! -Phoenix (Hmm... why did Payne cut him off so quickly?) -Payne So you looked into the apartment. What happened then? (4) -Sahwit Then I saw her lying there... A woman... not moving... dead! -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Are you sure she was dead? -Sahwit W-Well, no, I guess I wasn't. -Sahwit But, she wasn't moving at all, and there was blood everywhere. -Phoenix (I guess that would look fatal to anyone...) -Phoenix Very well, what happened next? (5) -Sahwit I quailed in fright and found myself unable to go inside. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix So, you didn't touch ANYTHING in the apartment? -Sahwit Um, yes. I mean no! Nothing. -Phoenix Okay. What happened next? (6) -Sahwit I thought to call the police immediately! -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix You "thought" to call the police? Does that mean you didn't actually call them!? -Payne Please, please... Listen to the rest of the testimony. -Payne You thought to call the police... What happened next? (7) -Sahwit However, the phone in her apartment wasn't working. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix The phone in her apartment wasn't working? -Sahwit Yes. I mean, no, no it wasn't. Right. -Phoenix But you said you didn't go into the apartment... or did you!? -Sahwit Oh, oh, that? I can explain that! -Sahwit There was a cordless phone on a shelf in the entranceway. -Sahwit I reached inside and tried using that to call... -Payne And the phone wasn't working, correct? -Payne What happened next? (8) -Sahwit I went to a nearby park and found a public phone. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Why use a public phone? -Sahwit Well, you see, I don't have a cell phone. -Sahwit And, being the middle of the afternoon, there was no answer at the nearby apartments. -Phoenix Ah, right... what time did you call again? (9) -Sahwit I remember the time exactly: It was 1:00 PM. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix 1:00 PM! Are you certain? -Sahwit Yes. Absolutely. -Phoenix (Hmm... He seems really confident.) -Mia 1:00 PM? -Mia Wright. Doesn't that seem strange to you? -Mia Present some evidence to contradict him! (10) -Sahwit The man who ran was, without a doubt, the defendant sitting right over there. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Are you absolutely, 100% positive? -Sahwit Yes, it was him. No mistake about it. -Payne The witness says he's certain! -Mia That's all of it. -Mia There must be a contradiction in there somewhere. -Mia Examine the Court Record button if something strikes you as being suspicious. -Mia Then, find the evidence that contradicts his testimony, and present it to him! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix *OBJECTION!* -Phoenix You found the body at 1:00 PM. You're sure? -Sahwit Yes. It was 1:00 PM, for certain. -Phoenix Frankly, I find that hard to believe! -Phoenix Your statement directly contradicts the autopsy report. -Phoenix The autopsy notes the time of death at sometime after 4PM. -Phoenix There was nobody to... er... no "body" to find at 1:00 PM! -Phoenix How do you explain this three-hour gap? -Sahwit !!! -Sahwit Oh, that! Oh, er... -Payne *OBJECTION!* -Payne This is trivial! The witness merely forgot the time! -Judge After his testimony, I find that hard to believe. -Judge Mr. Sahwit... -Judge Why were you so certain that you found the body at 1:00 PM? -Sahwit I.. er... well, I... Gee, that's a really good question! -Mia Great job, Wright! Way to put him on the spot! -Mia That's all you have to do: point out contradictions! -Mia Lies always beget more lies! -Mia See through one, and their whole story falls apart! -Sahwit Wait! I remember now! -Judge Would you care to give your testimony again? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WITNESS TESTIMONY -- The Time of Discovery -- (1) -Sahwit You see, when I found the body, I heard the time. (2) -Sahwit There was a voice saying the time... It was probably coming from the television. (3) -Sahwit Oh, but it was three hours off, wasn't it? (4) -Sahwit I guess the victim must have been watching a video of a taped program! (5) -Sahwit That's why I thought it was 1:00 PM! (6) -Sahwit Terribly sorry about the misunderstanding... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Judge Hmm... I see. You heard a voice saying the time on a taped program. -Judge Mr. Wright, you may cross- examine the witness. -Mia Wright! -Mia You know what to do! -Phoenix I've got this one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CROSS EXAMINATION -- The Time of Discovery -- (1) -Sahwit You see, when I found the body, I heard the time. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix You said "heard"... Not "saw"? -Sahwit Yes, heard. -Sahwit All I saw was the body lying there... -Sahwit I didn't think to look at anything else, least of all my watch. -Phoenix Hmm... Isn't that a little strange? -Phoenix So you're saying you "heard" something. -Phoenix But if you were so shocked by the body, you wouldn't hear anything at all! -Payne *OBJECTION!* -Payne The witness did say he actually heard the time. -Payne It's ludicrous to suggest he "wouldn't hear anything"! -Judge Hmm... I have to agree with the prosecution. -Judge Witness, continue your testimony. (2) -Sahwit There was a voice saying the time... It was probably coming from the television. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Are you sure it was a television and not... a radio? -Sahwit Well, no, I guess it might have been a radio. -Payne Incidentally, there was no radio on the premises. -Payne There was only one large television. -Mia Wright! -Mia I can't put my finger on it, but something about this seems fishy. -Mia Something about "hearing" the television... -Payne The witness has testified. He heard the time. (3) -Sahwit Oh, but it was three hours off, wasn't it? -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix How do you explain the gap! -Judge Well, witness? Can you explain this? (4) -Sahwit I guess the victim must have been watching a video of a taped program! -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix A.. video? -Sahwit Yes, that would explain why the time was wrong! -Phoenix True, true... -Mia Wright! -Mia I think the problem lies someplace else... -Judge We're agreed that you heard the time at the scene, then. (5) -Sahwit That's why I thought it was 1:00 PM! -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Are you sure the voice you heard said it was 1:00 PM? -Sahwit Yes, I can practically hear it now. It was quite clear. -Judge Mr. Payne, has the prosecution verified this testimony? -Payne My apologies, Your Honor. -Payne I, too, have only just learned that the witness "heard" the time. -Sahwit Oh, I'm really sorry. I only remembered it just now. (6) -Sahwit Terribly sorry about the misunderstanding... -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Well, you just watch it! -Phoenix (Hmm... Not much point pressing him on that one, was there?) -Mia Notice anything suspicious? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix *OBJECTION!* -Phoenix Hold it right there! -Phoenix The prosecution has said there was a blackout at the time of the discovery! -Phoenix And this record proves it! -Sahwit ...! -Phoenix You couldn't have heard a television... or a video! -Sahwit Gah!!! -Sahwit I... well... urk! -Judge The defense has a point. -Judge Do you have an explanation for this, Mr. Sahwit? -Sahwit No, I... I find it quite puzzling myself! Quite! -Sahwit ... -Sahwit Aah! -Sahwit W-wait! I remember now! -Judge Mr. Sahwit? -Judge The court would prefer to hear an accurate testimony from the very beginning. -Judge These constant corrections are harming your credibility. -Judge That, and you seem rather... distraught. -Sahwit ...! -Sahwit M-my apologies, Your Honor! -Sahwit It... er, it must have been the shock of finding the body! -Judge Very well, Mr. Sahwit. -Judge Let's hear your testimony once more please. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WITNESS TESTIMONY -- Hearing the Time -- (1) -Sahwit Actually, I didn't "hear" the time... I "saw" it! (2) -Sahwit There was a table clock in the apartment, wasn't there! (3) -Sahwit Yeah, the murder weapon! The killer used it to hit the victim! (4) -Sahwit That must have been what I saw. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Judge You saw a clock? I guess that would explain it. -Judge The defense may cross- examine the witness. -Phoenix Gladly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CROSS EXAMINATION -- Hearing the Time -- (1) -Sahwit Actually, I didn't "hear" the time... I "saw" it! -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix That strikes me as a very suspicious mistake. -Sahwit Yes, I can see how you'd be a little doubtful... -Sahwit I'm really sorry. I only just remembered that table clock! -Judge A "table clock"? (2) -Sahwit There was a table clock in the apartment, wasn't there! -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix A "table clock"? Was there a clock at the scene? -Judge This is the first I've heard of it! (3) -Sahwit Yeah, the murder weapon! The killer used it to hit the victim! -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix The... murder weapon? -Sahwit Yes, the table clock that was used as a weapon! -Sahwit That's what I just said. Did you doze off in the middle of my testimony or something? -Phoenix (Something's fishy here...) (4) -Sahwit That must have been what I saw. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Why didn't you tell us that in the first place? -Sahwit I guess it just slipped my mind! -Sahwit I'm not really sure how it happened myself... -Payne The witness says he saw the table clock. End of story. -Mia Now, find the contradiction! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix *OBJECTION!* -Phoenix Wait just a moment! -Phoenix The murder weapon wasn't a clock. It was this statue! -Phoenix Now how is this supposed to be a clock? -Sahwit Whaa!? -Sahwit Y-you with your "objections," and your "evidence"... Just who do you think you are!? -Phoenix Just answer the question, Mr. Sahwit. -Sahwit Hey, I... I saw it there, okay! That's a clock! -Payne Your Honor! If I may... -Judge Yes, Mr. Payne? -Payne As the witness stated, this statue is indeed a clock. -Payne The neck is a switch. You just tilt it, and it says the time out loud. -Payne As it doesn't look like a clock, I submitted it as a statue. My apologies. -Judge I see. -Judge So the murder weapon was a table clock after all. -Judge Well, Mr. Wright? -Judge It appears that the witness's testimony was correct. This is a clock. -Judge Do you have any problems with his testimony now? ***No*************************************** * * -Phoenix * I guess not. * * -Phoenix * There was a clock on the * scene, so, no problem. * * -Mia * Wright! Are you out * of your mind!? * * -Mia * That clock doesn't look * like a clock at all! * * -Mia * The witness couldn't have * possibly known it was a clock * just by seeing it! * * -Mia * He said himself, he never * entered the apartment! * * -Mia * It was in his testimony! * * -Phoenix * Hey! * You're right! * * -Judge * Is something the matter? * Does the defense have anything * to add? * * -Phoenix * Yes... * Yes I do! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***Yes************************************** * * -Phoenix * Your Honor, there is * a gaping hole in the * witness's testimony! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Phoenix The only way he could have known the weapon was a clock is to hold it in his hand. -Phoenix Yet the witness testified that he never entered the apartment! -Phoenix Clearly, a contradiction! -Judge Hmm... indeed! -Phoenix The witness knew it was a clock, because he... ***Knew the victim************************** * * -Phoenix * Tell me, isn't it true that * you knew the victim? * * -Phoenix * In fact, you were one of her * "sugar daddies"! Be frank * with us, Mr. Sahwit! * * -Sahwit * Hmph. * * -Sahwit * "Frank"? I'm always "Frank"! * * -Payne * Your Honor. * * -Payne * We have complete records of * the victim's relationships. * * -Payne * Mr. Frank Sahwit does * not appear anywhere. * * -Phoenix * Huh? * Oh, really? * * -Judge * Please, Mr. Wright... * Is "Huh" the best response * you can muster up? * * -Judge * Try to refrain from making * off-the-cuff accusations * in the future. * * -Phoenix * Y-yes, Your Honor. * Let me think this over. * * RETURN TO QUESTION * ******************************************** ***Went into the apartment****************** * * -Phoenix * You're lying! * * -Phoenix * You were inside the apartment * on the day of the murder! * * -Sahwit * Oh yeah? Prove it! * Prove I went in there! * * -Phoenix * I'll do better than that! * I can prove you were the one * who killed her! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Phoenix You struck her with the clock, and the shock of the blow triggered the clock's voice! -Phoenix That was the sound you heard! -Judge Order in the court! -Judge Intriguing. Please continue, Mr. Wright. -Phoenix Yes, Your Honor. -Phoenix Mr. Sahwit. -Phoenix The sound must have left quite an impression on you. -Phoenix Understandable, since the murder weapon spoke just as you hit the victim! -Phoenix That voice was burned into your mind. -Phoenix That's why you were so certain about the time! -Payne *OBJECTION!* -Payne W-w-what's the meaning of this? -Payne This is all baseless conjecture! -Phoenix Baseless...? -Phoenix Just look at the witness's face! -Sahwit Ngh... grrrah! -Judge Would the witness care to elaborate? -Judge Did you strike the victim with the clock? -Sahwit I... I...! That... that day... I... I never! -Sahwit Look... I... the clock... I heard, no! I mean, I saw...Saw... nggg! -Sahwit Gwaaaaaaaaaaaaah! -Sahwit Shutupshutupshutup! I hate you! -Sahwit I-it was him, I tell you! I saw him! -Sahwit H-he killed her and he should burn! Burn! Give him death! -Judge Order! Order in the court I say! -Payne Your Honor, a-a moment please! -Payne There isn't a shred of evidence supporting the defense's claims! -Judge Mr. Wright! -Phoenix Your Honor? -Judge You claim the sound the witness heard came from the clock... -Judge Do you have any evidence? -Phoenix (The whole case is riding on this! I'd better think it through carefully!) -Phoenix Yes, Your Honor. -Phoenix The sound Mr. Sahwit heard was definitely this clock. -Phoenix A fact which is clear if you simply... ***Examine the clock's batteries************ * * -Phoenix * All you have to do * is examine the batteries! * * -Judge * Indeed? The batteries are... * in the right way. The clock * seems to be working fine. * * -Judge * What exactly did * you mean, Mr. Wright? * * -Phoenix * Yes, the clock was * working fine! * * -Payne * Yes, and...? * * -Phoenix * ... * * -Phoenix * Umm, I'm sorry, I think * I got confused back there * with all those testimonies. * * -Judge * Mr. Wright! * * -Judge * I expect more from a lawyer * in this court. Even if it * is your first day. * * -Judge * I'm afraid I have to * penalize you! Try to think * things through more carefully. * * -Phoenix * Y-yes, Your Honor. * As I was saying... * * BACK TO QUESTION * ******************************************** ***Ask the neighbors************************ * * -Phoenix * All you have to do is talk * to the victim's neighbors! * * -Judge * Talk to the neighbors...? * * -Phoenix * I'm sure one of them heard * the clock tell the time when * the incident occurred! * * -Judge * I see... * * -Judge * Does the prosecution have * anything to say, Mr. Payne? * * -Payne * We have already made all * the necessary inquiries. * * -Payne * Everyone living near the * victim's apartment was out * at the time of the murder. * * -Payne * Furthermore, even if a * neighbor had heard the clock, * * -Payne * that would not prove that * Mr. Sahwit had heard anything. * * -Judge * Hmm... * That is true. * * -Judge * I believe you may be wrong, * Mr. Wright. * * -Judge * You'll receive a penalty * for that, unfortunately. * * -Phoenix * I-I'm sorry, Your Honor! * Let me think about it again! * * RETURN TO QUESTION * ******************************************** ***Try sounding the clock******************* * * -Phoenix * Let's sound the clock * now, here in this court. * * -Phoenix * Your Honor, may I * have the clock? * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Phoenix I ask the court to listen very carefully... -Alarm clock ...*beep*... -Alarm clock [I think it's 8:25.] -Judge That certainly is a strange way to announce the time. -Phoenix Well, he is "The Thinker," after all. -Judge So, we've heard the clock. What are your conclusions, Mr. Wright? -Phoenix Mr. Payne... can you tell me what time it is now? -Payne It's 11:25... -Payne Ack! -Phoenix As you can see, this clock is exactly three hours slow! -Phoenix Precisely the discrepancy between what Mr. Sahwit heard and the actual time of death! -Phoenix So, Mr. Sahwit... -Phoenix Try to talk your way out of this one! -Sahwit ... -Sahwit ...Hah! Hah hah! -Sahwit You forgot one thing! -Phoenix (Uh oh... what's he talking about...?) -Sahwit While it may seem like that clock IS running three hours slow... -Sahwit It proves nothing! -Sahwit How do you know it was running three days slow on the day of the murder!? -Sahwit If you can't prove that, you don't have a case! -Phoenix ...! -Phoenix (He's right! How am I going to prove that!?) -Phoenix (Dammit! I was so close!) -Judge Mr. Wright? -Judge It seems you lack the critical evidence to support your claim. -Phoenix ...! -Phoenix Yes, Your Honor. -Judge This means I cannot let you indict the witness. -Judge Unfortunately... -Judge This ends the cross-examination of Mr. Frank Sahwit. -Sahwit I come all the way down here to testify, and look what happens! -Sahwit They treat me like a criminal! A criminal! -Sahwit You lawyers are all slime! -Phoenix (Grr! I almost had him!) -Phoenix (Sorry, Larry... I failed you.) -Phoenix (There's nothing I can do about it now...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Mia Not so fast, Mr. Sahwit! -Phoenix Mia! I mean, Chief! -Mia Listen up, Wright! -Mia Don't throw this one away, not like this! Think! -Phoenix But, Chief, it's over. -Phoenix I can't prove the clock was slow the day of the murder! -Phoenix Nobody can prove that! -Mia Um... well, yes. -Mia But that doesn't mean you can't still win! Try thinking out of the box! -Mia Don't waste time doubting the facts. Assume the clock was three hours slow and... -Mia Think through it! -Mia Ask yourself, "Why was the clock three hours slow"? -Mia Figure out the reason, and you'll have your proof! -Mia Right, Wright? -Mia Can you think of a reason as to why the clock would be three hours slow? ***No*************************************** * * -Phoenix * H-how am I supposed * to know that!? * * -Mia * I know you can * figure it out! * * -Mia * There must be some evidence * in the Court Record... * * -Mia * Something that can show * why that clock was three * hours slow! * * -Mia * Find it, and he won't have a * foot to stand on! * * -Judge * Mr. Wright? * * -Phoenix * Y-y-yes, Your Honor! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***Yes************************************** * * -Phoenix * ... * * -Phoenix * Wait! * * -Phoenix * Maybe I can prove it! * * -Mia * You must have evidence * somewhere that can * prove it, Wright! * * -Mia * Find it and let them have it! * * -Judge * Well, Mr. Wright? * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Judge You say the clock was already running slow on the day of the murder... -Judge Have you found evidence to support this claim? -Phoenix Of course. -Phoenix There is a piece of evidence in the Court Record that can prove my claim beyond a doubt! -Sahwit Hah! Tough words! Let's see you pull this one off! -Judge Let's see this evidence that proves why the clock was running slow! ***Present something wrong****************** * * -Phoenix * *TAKE THAT!* * * -Judge * Um, excuse me. This proves * your claim... how? * * -Judge * I can't see what that evidence * has to do with the clock. * * -Phoenix * (D'oh! That wasn't it!) * * -Phoenix * One more chance... * Give me just one more chance! * * -Judge * Alright, Mr. Wright, but * time is not on your side. * * -Judge * Be quick about it. * * BACK TO COURT RECORD * ******************************************** -Phoenix *TAKE THAT!* -Phoenix The victim had just returned home from abroad the day before the murder. -Phoenix As we all know, the time difference between here and Paris is nine hours! -Phoenix When it's 4:00 PM here, it's 1:00 AM the next day there. -Phoenix The clock wasn't three hours slow, it was nine hours fast! -Phoenix The victim hadn't reset her clock since returning home! -Phoenix That's why the time you heard when you struck her dead in her apartment was wrong! -Phoenix Proof enough for you, Mr. Sahwit? Or should I say... Mr. Did It! -Sahwit Ngh! ...! -Judge O-order! Order, I say! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Judge Well... -Judge This case has certainly turned out differently than we all expected. -Judge Mr. Payne... your client? -Payne He... er... he was arrested and has been taken away, Your Honor. -Judge Very well. -Judge Mr. Wright? -Phoenix Yes, Your Honor. -Judge I have to say, I'm impressed. -Judge I don't think I've ever seen someone complete a defense so quickly... -Judge and find the true culprit at the same time! -Phoenix Thank you, Your Honor. -Judge At this point, this is only a formality, but... -Judge This court finds the defendant, Mr. Larry Butz... * N O T G U I L T Y * -Judge And with that... The court is adjourned. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix It turns out that Frank Sahwit was a common burglar! -Phoenix He posed as a newspaper sales- man to check and see when people were out of the house! -Phoenix That day... -Phoenix When Larry went to her apartment, the victim wasn't home. -Phoenix After he left, Mr. Sahwit let himself in to do his dirty work! -Phoenix While he was searching her place, the victim returned! -Phoenix Flustered, Mr. Sahwit grabbed the nearest blunt object he could find... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 3, 2:32 PM District Court Defendant Lobby No. 2 -Phoenix (Whew... I still can't believe we won!) -Mia Wright! Good job in there! -Mia Congratulations! -Phoenix Th-thanks, Chief. I owe it all to you. -Mia Not at all, not at all! You fought your own battles in there. -Mia It's been a while since I've seen a trial end on such a satisfying note! -Phoenix (I've never seen the chief looking this happy...) -Phoenix (If she's this glad, imagine how Larry must feel!) -Butz My life is over... -Phoenix Larry! You're supposed to be happy! What's wrong now!? -Butz Aww, Nick... -Butz Don't worry 'bout me! I'll be dead and gone soon! -Phoenix Good! Wait, no! I mean... Bad! Bad bad bad! -Phoenix Larry, you're innocent! The case is closed. -Butz ... -Butz But... but my Cindy-windy's gone, man! Gone forever! -Phoenix (Larry, she was a... Nah... Never mind.) -Mia Congratulations, Harry! -Butz H-Harry...? -Mia Yes, you! I can practically see the headlines now: "Harry Butz, Innocent!" -Butz Heh... um... thanks! I really owe you one. -Butz I won't forget this, ever! Let's celebrate! Dinner? Movie? My treat! -Mia Oh, no, I couldn't. -Phoenix (Hey, I was the one who got you off the hook!) -Butz Oh, hey! -Butz H-here, take this! It's a present! -Mia A present? For me? -Mia Wait... Wasn't this the evidence that... -Butz Actually, I made this clock for her! -Butz I made one for her and one for me. -Mia R-really? You? You made this? -Mia ... -Mia Well, thank you. I'll keep it as a memento. -Butz Yo, Nick... -Butz Can you believe it? I was so into that chick... -Butz And... and she was just playing me for a fool! -Butz Don't that make you wanna just cry? *sob* -Phoenix Larry... -Mia ... -Mia Are you so sure? -Butz Ex-squeeze me? -Mia I think she thought quite a lot of you, in her own way. -Butz Nah, you don't gotta sympathize with me, 'sokay. -Mia Oh, I'm not just sympathizing, really. -Mia Isn't that right, Wright? Don't you have something to show your friend? -Mia Something that proves how she felt about him? -Phoenix H-huh? Oh, yeah, right! -Phoenix (What the heck is she talking about?) ***Present something wrong****************** * * -Phoenix * *TAKE THAT!* * * -Phoenix * Here you go, Larry. * Proof. * * -Butz * ... * * -Butz * Eh... heh heh? * It's okay, Nick. * Don't worry about me. * * -Butz * I'll forget about * her soon enough. * * -Butz * Look, I'm gonna head * home. Thanks a ton, eh? * * -Phoenix * (Guess that wasn't the * right thing to show him...) * * SKIP TO NEXT SCENE * ******************************************** -Phoenix *TAKE THAT!* -Phoenix Check this out, Larry. Proof Positive you weren't just some chump to her. -Butz Huh...? Where'd you get that clock? -Phoenix This is the clock you made for her, Larry! -Phoenix She took it with her when she traveled. -Butz Hmm, she probably just needed a clock, that's all. -Phoenix You think so? It's a pretty heavy clock to take traveling. -Butz ... -Phoenix Well, make of it what you will. -Butz ... -Butz Hey, Nick. -Butz I'm glad I asked you to be my lawyer. -Butz Really, I am. Thanks. -Phoenix (Hope that made him feel a little better...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Mia Wright? -Mia I hope you see the importance of evidence now. -Mia Also, hopefully you realize, things change depending on how you look at them. -Mia People, too. -Mia We never really know if our clients are guilty or innocent. -Mia All we can do is believe in them. -Mia And in order to believe in them, you have to believe in yourself. -Mia Wright... -Mia Listen. Learn. Grow strong. -Mia Never let go of what you believe in. Never. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Mia Well, I think our work here is done! Shall we be off? -Phoenix Yeah, I guess so! -Mia Say, how about dinner. On me? -Mia We'll drink a toast to innocent Butz! -Phoenix Yeah! -Mia Oh, speaking of Harry... -Mia You were saying part of why you became a lawyer was because of him. -Phoenix Er, yeah. Part, at least. -Mia You'll have to tell me more about it sometime! Maybe... over drinks? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix And so, my first trial came to a close. -Phoenix Larry slapped me on the back and said, "Gee, Nick, it's good to have friends!" -Phoenix But I'm pretty sure he's not going to pay me. Unless you count the clock he gave Mia. -Phoenix ... -Phoenix I didn't know it then... -Phoenix but that clock was soon going to be at the center of another incident. -Phoenix And my promise to tell the chief about me and Larry... -Phoenix would be one promise that I wouldn't be able to keep. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- THE END -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= _____________________________ |EPISODE 2 - TURNABOUT SISTERS| |DAY 1 - INVESTIGATION | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Cellular Brrring... Brrrrring... -Cellular *beep* -??? Hello? This is Maya. -Mia Hey Maya, it's me. -??? Mia! What's up? You haven't called in a while. -Mia Sorry, I've been so busy. How you been? -??? Well, LONELY. And it's all YOUR fault. -??? Nah, I'm just teasing. -??? I've been great! I'm finally getting used to having my own place. -Mia That's good to hear. -Mia Actually, I'm calling because I have a favor to ask. -??? I know, I know. You want me to hold evidence for you? -Mia Sharp as always! -Mia There's a lot of buzz about the upcoming trial... -Mia I just don't feel safe keeping the evidence here. -??? I gotcha. So, what is it this time? -Mia It's... a clock. -??? A clock? -Mia Yeah, it's made to look like that statue, "The Thinker." And it tells you the time! -Mia I thought you might like it. You always liked toys. -??? Hey! I'm not a little girl anymore, Sis! -Mia Now, now. You know I'm only teasing. -Mia Ah, I should probably tell you, the clock isn't talking right now. -??? Huh? It's not working? That's lame! -Mia I had to take the clockwork out. Sorry. -Mia I put some papers inside it instead. -??? Papers? Is that the evidence, then? -??? Hmm, well... there's a possibility that it might turn out that way, yes. -Mia Can you come by the office tonight, say 9:00, to pick it up? -Mia I'll be in a pretrial meeting until then. -??? Okay, Sis, but I expect dinner! Something good! -??? Like... burgers! I could really go for a good burger. -Mia Okay, okay. We'll hit the usual joint. -??? Alright! It's a deal! -??? Okay, Sis, see you soon! -Mia Yep. I'll be waiting, Maya. -Cellular *beep* -Cellular [Conversation recorded. September 5, 9:27 AM] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 5, 8:57 PM Fey & Co. Law Offices -??? Now, Miss Fey, I'll take what's mine... the papers. -Mia I'm sorry, but I can't give you what I don't have. -??? Miss Fey, you are a poor liar. -??? Why, I see it right over there... -??? That must be "The Thinker" that swallowed those papers. -Mia How could you know...? -??? Ho hoh. You are not cogniferous of my background? -??? Gathering information is my business, you see. -Mia I... I should have been more careful. -??? Ho hoh. -??? My dear Miss Fey... I am so very sorry. -??? But I am afraid I must ask you for one more thing. -??? Your eternal silence... Farewell, Miss Fey. -Mia !!! Red... White... Blue... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 5, 9:08 PM Fey & Co. Law Offices -Phoenix Uh oh, I'm late. -Phoenix Huh, that's strange. The chief must have gone home already. -Phoenix She said her sister was coming over so we should all go out for dinner... -Phoenix ... -Phoenix What's that smell...? -Phoenix Blood...? -Phoenix Mia! (Maybe she's in her office!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***Examine Anything************************* * * -Phoenix * I smell blood... * and that can't be good! * * -Phoenix * I have to check and see if * Mia... the Chief's okay! * ******************************************** MOVE TO: Office ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix That smell... Blood! -??? ... -??? *sob* -??? Sis... -Phoenix (Someone's there!) -Phoenix ...! -Phoenix Chief? Chief...? -Phoenix Chief!!! -Phoenix Who are you? -??? ... -Phoenix (The strange girl dropped out cold. I left her lying on the office sofa.) -Phoenix (I went back to the chief where she lay under the window.) -Phoenix (Her body was still warm...) -Phoenix (I could feel it when held her shoulder.) -Phoenix (Then, all too quickly, it began to fade...) -Phoenix (Until finally she was cold.) -Phoenix Chief... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***Examine window*************************** * * -Phoenix * There's a large building * right across from the office. * * -Phoenix * The "Gatewater Hotel." * A nice, luxurious place. * ******************************************** ***Examine the thinker********************** * * -Phoenix * It's encrusted with * dried blood. * * -Phoenix * How ironic that this became * the murder weapon... again. * ******************************************** ***Examine shards of glass****************** * * -Phoenix * Some shards of glass are * scattered on the floor. * * -Phoenix * They seem to be the remains * of a glass light stand. * ******************************************** ***Examine office chair********************* * * -Phoenix * The chief's chair. * * -Phoenix * A simple, functional design. * Feels pretty good to sit in, * too. * ******************************************** ***Examine Mia****************************** * * -Phoenix * Chief... * * -Phoenix * It's hard seeing her like * this, but if there are any * clues here... * * -Phoenix * She was struck on the head * with a blunt object. * * -Phoenix * She probably died instantly. * * -Phoenix * "The Thinker" lying next * to her must have been * the murder weapon. * * The Thinker added * to the Court Record. * * -Phoenix * Hmm... there are some glass * shards near the chief's body. * * -Phoenix * Must be pieces of the glass * light stand lying broken in * the back of the room. * * Glass Shards added * to the Court Record. * * -Phoenix * Nothing else that seems * like a clue here... * * -Phoenix * Hmm...? * * -Phoenix * A piece of paper! It must * have fallen from Mia's hand! * * -Phoenix * What could it be? * ******************************************** ***Examine Mia again************************ * * -Phoenix * It's painful to look... but * I have to, for Mia's sake. * * -Phoenix * Looks like she was hit * in the head with a blunt * weapon. * * -Phoenix * She probably died * instantly. * ******************************************** ***Examine paper before meeting Maya******** * * -Phoenix * ! * * -Phoenix * A word is written in blood * on this scrap of paper! * * -Phoenix * "Maya"...? * Did Mia write this? * * -Phoenix * This piece of paper is a * receipt from a department * store, dated yesterday. * * Receipt added to * the Court Record. * * -Phoenix * (I think that's enough * snooping around for now.) * * -Phoenix * (I'd better call the police...) * * -Phoenix * (and find out what that * girl was doing here.) * ******************************************** ***Examine paper after meeting Maya********* * * -Phoenix * ! * * -Phoenix * A word is written in blood * on this scrap of paper! * * -Phoenix * "Maya"...? * Did Mia write this? * * -Phoenix * This piece of paper is a * receipt from a department * store, dated yesterday. * * -Phoenix * (Wait a second!) * * -Phoenix * ("Maya"...!) * * -Phoenix * (Was Mia trying to tell us * something about that girl?) * * -Phoenix * (I think I'd better show * her this receipt.) * * -Phoenix * (I never thought there'd be a * use for evidence like this * outside the courtroom!) * * Receipt added to * the Court Record. * * -Phoenix * (I think that's enough * snooping around for now.) * * -Phoenix * (I'd better call the police...) * * -Phoenix * (and find out what that * girl was doing here.) * ******************************************** ***Examine ledger*************************** * * -Phoenix * The Fey & Co. ledger book. * * -Phoenix * Everything is written in * the chief's ultra-neat * handwriting. * * -Phoenix * It's a small office, but * it makes a good bit of money. * ******************************************** ***Examine desk***************************** * * -Phoenix * A perfectly normal office * desk. * * -Phoenix * The chief had a very * particular policy about * office décor: * * -Phoenix * "Spend big on stuff the * clients use, but keep your * own stuff simple." * ******************************************** ***Examine computer************************* * * -Phoenix * Surprisingly, the chief * was never good with machines. * * -Phoenix * About all she used this * PC for was e-mail. * * -Phoenix * She picked up this ancient * model at some garage sale * for practically nothing. * ******************************************** ***Examine right bookcase******************* * * -Phoenix * All the chief's important * documents are packed in here. * * -Phoenix * This is where she filed * her case records and * recent rulings. * ******************************************** ***Examine telephone************************ * * -Phoenix * Right! * I'd better call the police! * * -Phoenix * ...? * * -Phoenix * That's funny... * * -Phoenix * A few of the screws on the * receiver are missing... * * -Phoenix * It looks like someone was * halfway through taking * it apart. * * -??? * Police!? * * -??? * Please, come quick! * * -Phoenix * (Wh-what was that!?) * * -Phoenix * (Someone screaming from * outside the window!?) * * -Phoenix * ...! * * -Phoenix * She's staring right at me! * * -Phoenix * She's holding a phone * in her hand... * ******************************************** ***Examine phone again********************** * * -Phoenix * The phone receiver is missing * a few screws. * * -Phoenix * I'd better not use it. * ******************************************** MOVE TO: Fey & Co. Law Offices ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix ...! -Phoenix (That girl just now... where'd she go!?) -Phoenix (I put her right there on that sofa...!) -Phoenix (Uh oh... I hope she didn't run on me.) -Phoenix Yipes! -Phoenix (Don't scare me like that...) -Phoenix Umm... -Phoenix Excuse me but, who are you? -??? ... -Phoenix It's okay. I work here. -Maya Maya... -Maya Maya Fey. -Phoenix Maya... Fey? CONTINUE IF RECEIPT IS IN COURT RECORD, JUMP TO NEXT SCENE BREAK IF NOT. -Phoenix ("Maya"...?) -Phoenix (So Mia was writing this girl's name!) -Phoenix (Maybe I should show her the receipt?) -Phoenix (I never thought there'd be a use for evidence like this outside the courtroom!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***Talk about "What happened"*************** * * -Phoenix * (She seems to be in shock. * I don't want to disturb her, * but I have to know...) * * -Phoenix * Um... excuse me? * * -Phoenix * Can you tell me * what happened? * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * I came in... * The room was dark. * * -Maya * And Sis... Sis...! * * -Phoenix * (So she was already dead.) * ******************************************** ***Talk about "You and the Chief"*********** * * -Phoenix * So, you're the chief's...? * * -Maya * Sister. I'm her * younger sister. * * -Phoenix * And you were here... visiting? * This late at night? * * -Maya * Yes. She said she wanted me * to keep some evidence for her. * * -Phoenix * Evidence...? * * -Maya * Yes... * I-it was that clock... * * -Maya * It was "The Thinker." * ******************************************** ***Present Attorney's Badge***************** * * -Maya * I'm sorry, I've never * seen that before. * ******************************************** ***Present The Thinker********************** * * -Phoenix * Um, about "The Thinker"... * * -Maya * ! * * -Maya * The Th-Thinker... * * -Maya * That was... * Oh, Sis! *sob* * * -Phoenix * (Hmm, probably shouldn't have * asked her about the murder * weapon...) * ******************************************** ***Present Glass Shards********************* * * -Phoenix * This was lying next * to the chief. * * -Maya * I know. I saw it there too. * * -Maya * I thought they might be * pieces of the light stand. * * -Phoenix * Hmm. Maybe. * * -Phoenix * (Never heard of a glass * light stand before...) * ******************************************** ***Present Receipt************************** * * -Phoenix * Before Mia died, she wrote * a message with her own blood. * * -Phoenix * She wrote it on the * back of this receipt. * * -Maya * ! * * -Maya * Th-th-that's MY name! * * -Maya * W-why!? * Why would she write my name? * * -Phoenix * Please, just calm down. * * -Maya * W-why would * Sis write my name? * * -Phoenix * (Uh-oh. Now I've done it...) * * CONTINUE IF TELEPHONE NOT EXAMINED * * -Phoenix * (I'd better hurry up * and call the police!) * ******************************************** ***Examine door***************************** * * -Phoenix * The door to the chief's * office. It's slightly open. * * -Phoenix * I'd better not touch * the door knob. * ******************************************** ***Examine bookshelf************************ * * -Phoenix * You couldn't cram more legal * books in here, even if you * wanted to. * * -Phoenix * Few can gaze upon the shelves * without feeling insignificant. * ******************************************** ***Examine writing desk********************* * * -Phoenix * A small writing desk cluttered * with office supplies. * ******************************************** ***Examine reception desk******************* * * -Phoenix * The reception desk. * I usually sit here. * ******************************************** ***Examine painting************************* * * -Phoenix * A large painting. * I guess you'd call * this "modern art." * * -Phoenix * I, on the other hand, * call it a mistake. * ******************************************** ***Examine sofa***************************** * * -Phoenix * This sofa is for clients. * It's leather... a real * luxury model. * ******************************************** AFTER: 1) Examining the phone 2) Presenting the receipt to Maya ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *whee-ooo* *whee-ooo*... *whee-ooo* *whee-ooo*... -Phoenix ! -Phoenix The police! (Sounds like they're coming this way!) Freeze! Police! -Gumshoe Alright, I'm Detective Dick Gumshoe, see? -Phoenix (Gumshoe...? What an odd name.) -Gumshoe We received a report from the building across the way, see. -Gumshoe Got a person saying they saw a murder. -Phoenix (It must have been that woman I saw.) -Gumshoe Anyway, I don't want either of you moving one inch, 'kay? -Phoenix (Great. Just great.) -Phoenix (Maya... Wait, she wouldn't have... nah.) -Gumshoe Whoaaaaaaaaaaaah! -Gumshoe Scuze me! -Maya Eek! -Gumshoe This word "Maya" here mean anything to you? -Maya ...! -Maya Um... that... -Maya That's my name... -Gumshoe WHAAAAT!? -Gumshoe The victim drew this here note in her own blood, see? -Gumshoe With her dying breath, she wrote down the killer's name! -Maya K-killer...? I'm not-- -Gumshoe Case closed! You're coming down to the precinct, ma'am. -Maya W-what? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix Mia's younger sister, Maya, was arrested on the spot. -Phoenix I was taken in for questioning and didn't get out until the next morning. -Phoenix My eyes were heavy... but I couldn't sleep. -Phoenix I sat around, waiting for visiting hours to begin at the detention center. -Phoenix I had to talk to Maya as soon as possible. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 6, 9:07 AM Detention Center Visitor's Room -Phoenix (Wow, they have poor Maya locked up like a criminal.) -Maya Oh! -Maya It's you! The lawyer... -Maya G-good morning. -Phoenix Good morning! -Phoenix (She looks so tired...) -Maya Um... -Maya Are you going to be my attorney? -Phoenix Well, that's what I wanted to talk to you about... ***It's up to you*************************** * -Phoenix * (I'd better give it * to her straight...) * * -Phoenix * It's up to you. * * -Maya * Up... to me? * * -Phoenix * Yes. I don't think this is * something I should decide. * * -Phoenix * After all, you're the one * in trouble here. * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * They're never going to * believe me... are they? * * -Maya * Even you, when you found me * in the office. You looked at * me like I had done it! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***Of course I will************************* * * -Phoenix * (First things first, I better * get her cheered up...) * * -Phoenix * Yeah, of course I will! * Cheer up! * * -Maya * R-really...? * * -Phoenix * (Whoa! Did I say the wrong * thing? She looks sadder now!) * * -Phoenix * Um... what... what's wrong? * You don't think I can do it? * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * No... no one could! * * -Maya * Who would believe me? * * -Maya * Even you, when you found me * in the office. You looked at * me like I had done it! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***Sorry, not a chance********************** * * -Phoenix * (Maybe if I joke a bit * she'll cheer up...) * * -Phoenix * Hah hah! * No way, Jose! * * -Phoenix * Just kidding... * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * ... * * -Phoenix * (Eh heh. Whoops. * That didn't go so well.) * * -Maya * ...Heh... * * -Phoenix * Huh? * * -Phoenix * M-Maya...? * * -Phoenix * Was that a... chuckle? * * -Maya * What? * * -Maya * N-no! * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * It wasn't very * believable, was it? * * -Phoenix * (Not really...) * * -Maya * I-I'm sorry! * * -Maya * I just thought, since * you'd made a joke... * * -Maya * Please, don't mind me! * You're doing just fine! * * -Phoenix * (Who's trying to * cheer up who here!?) * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * I knew it. * * -Maya * No one will believe me. * * -Phoenix * What? * * -Maya * Even you--when you found me * in the office. You looked at * me like I had done it! * ******************************************** -Phoenix (Did I look at her like that?) -Phoenix No, no! I never thought... -Maya I-it's okay. I understand. -Maya ... -Maya And.. I've also heard about you. -Phoenix Heard...? Heard what about me? -Maya I... was talking to my sister on the phone the other day... -Mia "Today was my junior partner's first time in court." -Maya Wow! Really? How'd that go? -Mia "It was quite the scene!" -Mia "Honestly, I was on edge the whole time. It's been a while..." -Maya Hah! So, he crashed and burned? -Mia "...He's a genius." -Mia "One of those 'strike fear into the hearts of evil' types..." -Mia "The only thing he's lacking is... experience." -Maya Huh, sounds like it was fun! -Maya Well, I know who to go to if I ever get into trouble now! -Mia "I don't know, Maya." -Mia "I think you might want to wait... give him three more years." -Mia "That is, unless you want to be found guilty." -Maya That's what she said! -Phoenix ... -Maya I-I'm sorry! -Maya I didn't mean to trouble you... -Phoenix No, it's okay. It's true, I guess. -Phoenix But... at the same time, I can't just sit and watch! -Phoenix When I think of the person who did this to Mia... -Maya ... -Maya I know... ***Examine security camera****************** * * -Phoenix * Smile for the camera... * ******************************************** ***Examine security guard******************* * * -Phoenix * This guard monitors * the visitor's room. * * -Phoenix * He hasn't moved an inch. * A real pro, this guy. * ******************************************** ***Present The Thinker********************** * * -Phoenix * I wanted to ask you * about the murder weapon... * * -Maya * Poor Sis... *sniff* * * -Phoenix * (Hmm. Better not ask * her about this now.) * ******************************************** ***Present Glass Shards********************* * * -Phoenix * This was lying next * to the chief's body... * * -Maya * I saw that too. * * -Maya * They said they thought * these were pieces of a * broken light stand. * * -Phoenix * Yeah, that seems * about right. * * -Phoenix * (Though I'd never heard * of a glass light stand * before this...) * ******************************************** ***Present Receipt************************** * * -Phoenix * Remember that receipt? * * -Maya * Y-you mean the one * with my name on it? * * -Phoenix * Any idea why she... * * -Maya * Absolutely none! * * -Maya * Um... * * -Maya * Do you trust me? * * ***I trust you****************************** * * * * -Phoenix * * I trust you. * * * * -Maya * * Why? * * * * -Maya * * Don't you think * * I did it, too? * * * * -Phoenix * * No, I don't. * * * * -Phoenix * * (It's just a hunch, but...) * * * * -Maya * * That detective * * thinks I did it. * * * * -Phoenix * * ... * * * ******************************************** * * ***I don't trust you************************ * * * * -Phoenix * * ... * * * * -Maya * * I didn't think * * you'd believe me. * * * * -Maya * * You're just like * * the detective. * * * * -Phoenix * * I'm sorry... * * * * -Phoenix * * I don't like lying just to * * make people feel better. * * * * -Phoenix * * But it doesn't mean that * * I've decided you did it! * * * * -Phoenix * * (She seemed so lost * * at the crime scene.) * * * ******************************************** * ******************************************** ***Present Maya's Memo********************** -Phoenix I wanted to ask you about your cell phone... -Maya That detective took it when they brought me in. -Phoenix (So, Gumshoe took it...) -Phoenix (I'll have to try to get it back next time I see him...) ******************************************** ***Present other**************************** * * -Maya * Sorry... I've never * seen that before. * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Maya"************************ * * -Phoenix * There's something I've * been wanting to ask you... * * -Maya * Yes? * * -Phoenix * What's with that outfit? * * -Maya * Oh, this? * * -Maya * This is what all acolytes * wear. It's my uniform, you * could say. * * -Phoenix * A-acolytes? Like people in * religious training? What is * it you do? * * -Maya * Oh! It's nothing * strange, really! * * -Maya * I'm a spirit medium. * ...In training. * * -Phoenix * A s-spirit medium!? * (I'm pretty sure that * qualifies as strange.) * ******************************************** ***Talk about "The day of the crime"******** * * -Phoenix * Could you tell me about * the day of the murder? * * -Maya * Yes! * * -Maya * Let's see... that morning, * I got a call from my sister. * * -Maya * She wanted me to hold onto * a piece of evidence for an * upcoming trial. * * -Phoenix * Evidence? * * -Maya * Yes. That clock shaped like * "The Thinker." * * -Phoenix * (The one Larry made...) * * -Phoenix * How could that have been * evidence in a case? * * -Maya * Um, right, she said * something about that... * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * I remember! * * -Maya * Do you want to hear it * in her own voice? * * -Phoenix * H-her own voice!? * * -Maya * Yes. * * -Maya * I'm pretty sure our * conversation is on * my cell phone. * * -Phoenix * You recorded it! * * -Maya * Yeah! I forgot how to * delete those things. * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Your cell phone"************* * * -Phoenix * So, you say you have a * conversation with your * sister on your cell phone? * * -Phoenix * Let's hear it! * * -Maya * Right! * * -Maya * Oh! * * -Maya * I just remembered: that * detective took my cell phone. * * -Maya * Sorry. * * -Phoenix * Oh, right. * (Of course...) * * -Phoenix * Next time I see Detective * Gumshoe I'll ask him for it. * * -Maya * I'll write you a note so * you don't forget, okay? * * -Phoenix * Sure, thanks. * * Maya's Memo added * to the Court Record. * ******************************************** ***Talk about "The day of the crime" again** * * -Phoenix * Could you tell me about * the day of the murder? * * -Phoenix * Sorry... I know * it must be hard. * * -Maya * No, it's okay. * * -Maya * All I've been doing the * last few hours is talking * about it. * * -Maya * I've kind of gotten * used to it... * * -Maya * Let's see... that morning, * I got a call from my sister. * * -Maya * She wanted me to hold onto * a piece of evidence for an * upcoming trial. * * -Phoenix * (That's "The Thinker" clock * that Larry made.) * * -Phoenix * (It practically qualifies * as a serial murderer by now.) * * -Phoenix * So then, when did you * arrive at the office? * * -Maya * It was right around 9:00. * * -Maya * The lights were off and... * I could smell blood. * * -Maya * Th-then I found her. * My sister... * * -Phoenix * Thanks, Maya. * * -Phoenix * That's all I need * to hear for now. * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Spirit mediums"************** * * -Phoenix * So you're an acolyte. * A, er, medium-in-training. * * -Maya * That's right. * * -Maya * The Fey family, especially the * women, have always been very * sensitive to the spirit world. * * -Phoenix * Wait a second, you said * the "Fey Family"? * * -Phoenix * So, Mia was into * this stuff too? * * -Maya * Of course! * * -Maya * She left the mountain to * "follow her career," she said. * * -Maya * Her powers were first- * class, too! * * -Phoenix * (I... I had no idea.) * * -Phoenix * Hmm... * * -Phoenix * Wait...! * * -Maya * What? * * -Phoenix * So, you're a real, honest- * to-goodness spirit medium? * With E.S.P. and all that? * * -Maya * Yes. * ...In training. * * -Phoenix * Well, can't you contact * Mia's spirit, then? * * -Phoenix * We can just ask * her who killed her! * * -Maya * ...! * * -Maya * I-I'm sorry... * * -Maya * I'm still in training. * * -Maya * I couldn't do something * on that level... * * -Phoenix * (Hmm... I thought that * would be too easy.) * ******************************************** AFTER: 1) Talking about everything -Maya ... -Maya Um...! -Phoenix Huh? Something the matter? -Maya Um... I was wondering, could I ask you a favor? -Phoenix ...? -Maya This is the address of a famous lawyer. -Maya My sister gave me this a long time ago. -Maya She said if I was ever in trouble, I should call him. -Maya And, well, I'm in trouble. -Maya Do you think you could go ask him to represent me? -Phoenix (Hmm...) ***Accept*********************************** * * -Phoenix * Sure, why not? * I'll go ask. * * -Maya * Thank you so much! * * -Maya * I have no one * else to turn to... * * -Phoenix * ...? * * -Phoenix * Say, what about * your parents...? * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * ... * * -Phoenix * I... I see. * Don't worry, leave it to me. * -Maya * Thank you! * The trial's tomorrow... * at 10:00. * * -Phoenix * W-what!? Tomorrow!? * * -Maya * Tomorrow. * * -Phoenix * What if this guy refuses!? * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***Refuse*********************************** * * -Phoenix * I'm sorry... * * -Phoenix * I think this is the kind * of thing you should really * do yourself. * * -Maya * ...You're right. * * -Maya * ... * * -Phoenix * Something wrong? * * -Maya * Actually, I asked the police * to contact him, and they * tried calling a few times. * * -Maya * Nobody could get * a hold of him! * * -Phoenix * They couldn't find him? * * -Maya * I have no one left to ask! * * -Phoenix * ...? * * -Phoenix * Say, what about * your parents...? * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * ... * * -Phoenix * O-okay! Don't worry, * I'll go ask him for you. * * -Maya * Y-you will? * Thank you so much! * * -Phoenix * I'm just worried what will * happen if I can't find him. * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Maya They told me that if I don't find one, the state will pick an attorney to defend me. -Phoenix When will that happen? -Maya They're giving me until 4:00 this afternoon. -Phoenix (And visiting hours are almost up... I'd better hurry!) -Phoenix Right, I'll be back! MOVE TO: Fey & Co. Law Offices ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 6 Fey & Co. Law Offices -Phoenix (The office is filled with police officers.) -Phoenix (They're all busily searching for clues...) -??? Hey! You there! -??? This is a crime scene, pal! No trespassing! -??? Umm... Sorry, don't I know you from somewhere? -??? Wait, you're that Butz guy, aren't you! -Phoenix No, no, Phoenix Wright. (How could anyone mistake me for Larry!?) -??? Ah, guess I got the wrong name, Mr. Wright. Sorry 'bout that. -??? That Butz guy, he was a killer! And you're no killer! Right? -Phoenix (He WAS proven innocent...) -Phoenix Umm... right. And you were... ***Detective Gumshoe************************ * * -Phoenix * Um... Gumshoe, wasn't it? * Dick Gumshoe? * * -??? * Right! * At your service. * * -??? * Hang on! That's Detective * Gumshoe to you, pal! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***Detective Suedeshoes********************* * * -Phoenix * Um... Suedeshoes, wasn't it? * * -??? * That's me! Don't step on * my blue suede shoes... * * -??? * Wait! That's a song, pal! * * -??? * My name's Dick Gumshoe... * * -??? * W-wait! * * -??? * That's Detective * Gumshoe to you, pal! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***Detective Gumtree************************ * * -Phoenix * Um... Gumtree, was it? * Detective Gumtree? * * -??? * G-Gumtree...? * * -??? * Gum doesn't grow * on trees, pal! * * -??? * And I'm the one in charge here * so don't push your luck! * * -Phoenix * (Whatever you say, * Detective...) * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Gumshoe Anyway, get the name right. -Gumshoe And don't go calling me "Dick"... -Police Hey, Dick! Get over here! -Gumshoe Y-yes, sir! -Gumshoe B-be right there! -Gumshoe Umm... ahem! -Gumshoe You're her lawyer, right, pal? -Gumshoe If you got business here, you'd better do it quick! -Phoenix (Whew! He thinks I'm Maya's lawyer...!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***Examine window*************************** * * -Phoenix * The sky is blue, * and so am I... * * -Phoenix * There's that hotel, * right across the way. * ******************************************** ***Examine plant**************************** * * -Phoenix * Mia's favorite potted plant. * * -Phoenix * I remember it had this * bizarre name no one * could ever remember. * * -??? * "Cordyline stricta," pal! * * -Phoenix * (Who was that!?) * ******************************************** ***Examine desk***************************** * * -Phoenix * Mia's desk. * * -Phoenix * Perfectly clean, as always. * * -Phoenix * The only thing it's * missing is... Mia. * ******************************************** ***Examine poster*************************** * * -Phoenix * An old movie poster. * * -Phoenix * Apparently, this was the * first movie that made Mia * cry when she saw it. * * -Phoenix * I'll have to check it * out one of these days. * ******************************************** ***Examine bookcase************************* * * -Phoenix * There's a horrendous amount * of legal books here. * * -Phoenix * Scarier still is that Mia * probably read all of these. * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Mia"************************* * * -Phoenix * About Ms. Fey... * did you do an autopsy? * * -Gumshoe * Hmm? * You want to know * the results, eh? * * -Phoenix * ... * * -Gumshoe * Now don't you look * at me like that, pal! * * -Gumshoe * It's no use! * * -Gumshoe * She might have been your * boss, but that doesn't mean * you get any special treatment. * * -Gumshoe * Alright, alright. * You can see the report, * but that's all! * * Autopsy Report added * to the Court Record. * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Mia" again******************* * * -Phoenix * So, Mia's death was * instantaneous. * * -Gumshoe * That's right, pal. * * -Gumshoe * She was... a beautiful person. * * -Phoenix * You knew her, Detective? * * -Gumshoe * Sure. All of us down at * the precinct knew Ms. Fey. * * -Gumshoe * Much as it pains me to say * this, she was a darn good * lawyer. * * -Gumshoe * Hey, what are you looking at? * I just got a little dust * in my eye, that's all. * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Maya"************************ * * -Phoenix * Um, about Maya... * * -Gumshoe * Yeah! * I'm looking forward * to the trial! * * -Gumshoe * Sorry, pal, but this is * one trial you aren't * going to win! * * -Phoenix * W-why do you say that? * * -Gumshoe * The city's put Prosecutor * Edgeworth on the prosecution! * * -Phoenix * (Edgeworth...) * * -Gumshoe * I'm sure you know what * that means, you being a * lawyer and all. * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Edgeworth"******************* * * -Phoenix * Prosecutor Edgeworth... * * -Gumshoe * That's right, pal! * Mr. Miles Edgeworth himself! * * -Gumshoe * Wait... you do know him, * don't you!? * * ***Of course I do!************************** * * * * -Phoenix * * I know him. He's a feared * * prosecutor. He doesn't feel * * pain, he doesn't feel remorse. * * * * -Phoenix * * He won't stop until he gets * * his "guilty" verdict. * * * * -Gumshoe * * Aww, don't talk about him * * that way. You make him * * barely sound human! * * * * -Gumshoe * * Still, I'm afraid this pretty * * much decides the case. * * * * -Phoenix * * (So, Edgeworth is on this * * one...) * * * * -Phoenix * * (He hasn't lost a case since * * he became prosecutor at the * * incredibly young age of 20.) * * * * -Phoenix * * (Of course, there are rumors * * of back-alley deals and * * forged evidence...) * * * * -Phoenix * * (All I know for sure is that * * Edgeworth hates crime with * * an almost abnormal passion.) * * * * -Phoenix * * (I never imagined I'd be * * facing him so soon...) * * * * CONTINUE * * * ******************************************** * * ***Of course not!*************************** * * * * -Phoenix * * Never heard of him. * * * * -Gumshoe * * Whoa! * * And you call yourself * * a lawyer, pal!? * * * * -Gumshoe * * About four years ago, this * * Edgeworth guy became a * * prosecutor at the age of 20! * * * * -Gumshoe * * Everyone says he's a genius. * * Surprised you don't know him! * * * * -Phoenix * * (Of course I know him... * * I was just playing dumb.) * * * * -Phoenix * * (He's a cold, heartless * * machine who'll do anything * * to get a "guilty" verdict!) * * * * -Phoenix * * (There are rumors of * * back-alley deals and forged * * evidence...) * * * * CONTINUE * * * ******************************************** * * -Phoenix * (All I know for sure is that * Edgeworth hates crime with * an almost abnormal passion.) * * -Phoenix * (I never imagined I'd be * facing him so soon...) * ******************************************** ***Present The Thinker********************** * * -Phoenix * I was wondering, do you * know anything about this? * * -Gumshoe * That statue? * That's the murder weapon. * * -Phoenix * (Huh? He thinks the clock * is just a statue, too...) * * -Phoenix * (I'm starting to wish I'd * never seen this thing.) * ******************************************** ***Present Glass Shards********************* * * -Phoenix * There was broken glass * at the crime scene, right? * * -Gumshoe * Hmm? Oh, that? * * -Gumshoe * Seems like a glass stand * next to the victim fell over. * * -Gumshoe * The glass shards were pieces * of the broken stand. * ******************************************** ***Present Receipt************************** * * -Phoenix * There was a piece of * paper next to the victim, * wasn't there? * * -Gumshoe * Yeah. The one with the * killer's name written on it! * * -Phoenix * Are you sure that Mia * wrote it herself? * * -Gumshoe * Given the condition of the * writing, it's hard to say if * it's her handwriting or not. * * -Phoenix * (So there's no proof * that Mia wrote it.) * ******************************************** ***Present Maya's Memo********************** * * -Phoenix * I was wondering... did you * see Maya Fey's cell phone? * * -Gumshoe * Oh that? * I have that. * * -Phoenix * Do you think you * could give it back? * * -Gumshoe * Sure! * I mean, wait a second, pal! * * -Gumshoe * Tricky lawyer! * * -Phoenix * (Uh-oh, he's on to me!) * * ***Tell him straight************************ * * * * -Phoenix * * (Hmm... if I tell him why * * I want it there's no way * * he'll give it to me!) * * * * -Gumshoe * * Something the matter? * * * * -Phoenix * * Oh, no, it's just... * * You know, Detective! * * * * -Gumshoe * * Nope. * * I know nothing, pal! * * * * -Phoenix * * That cell phone has a lot of * * numbers on it... like her * * boyfriend's... * * * * -Phoenix * * A cell phone holds all a * * little girl's sweetest * * and spiciest secrets! * * * * -Gumshoe * * Urk? Y-you're trying * * to confuse me! * * * * -Gumshoe * * Sorry, pal. I already checked * * all the numbers in memory! * * * * -Phoenix * * Impressive! You're * * quite the detective. * * * * -Gumshoe * * Uh huh. Oh, here, you * * can have the phone back. * * * * -Gumshoe * * There weren't any suspicious * * call records in there, * * after all. * * * * CONTINUE * * * ******************************************** * * ***Tell him not-so-straight***************** * * * * -Phoenix * * (Okay, I can't be straight * * with this guy... but what * * should I tell him?) * * * * -Gumshoe * * Something the matter? * * * * -Phoenix * * Oh, no, um... * * * * -Phoenix * * T-that carrying strap * * on the cell phone... * * * * -Gumshoe * * This? Hmm... it says "The * * Steel Samurai: Warrior of * * Neo Olde Tokyo"... * * * * -Gumshoe * * "The Steel Samurai"... that * * action hero on TV? * * * * -Phoenix * * Yeah, you see that strap is * * a collector's item... * * * * -Phoenix * * She... was worried it might * * get lost if it went down * * to the precinct. * * * * -Gumshoe * * That what she said? * * * * -Phoenix * * Um. Yes. * * * * -Gumshoe * * ... * * * * -Gumshoe * * Okay, pal. * * * * -Gumshoe * * I wrote down all the numbers * * she called anyway. * * * * -Gumshoe * * Here you go. * * * * CONTINUE * * * ******************************************** * * -Phoenix * (Seems he didn't notice * the recorded conversation...) * * Received: Maya's Cell Phone. * * Check the Court Record to hear * the recorded conversation. * ******************************************** ***Present Maya's Cell Phone**************** * * -Phoenix * (Seems he didn't notice * the recorded conversation...) * ******************************************** ***Present Mia's Autopsy Report************* * * -Phoenix * Thanks for this! * * -Gumshoe * Don't mention it, pal. * * -Gumshoe * When it comes to dealing * with lawyers, "fight fair * and square," is our motto! * * -Phoenix * (I don't know how I feel, * seeing everything written * up like this...) * * -Phoenix * (It makes Mia's death * seem so... routine.) * ******************************************** ***Present Other**************************** * * -Gumshoe * Hmm? What's that? * * -Gumshoe * Sorry, pal, but I got no * info for the likes of you! * ******************************************** AFTER: 1) Talking about Mia & Maya 2) Presenting Maya's Memo -Phoenix (I guess I've asked all the questions I need to.) -Gumshoe You all done, pal? -Phoenix Um, yes, thank you. I'll be heading out now. -Gumshoe Oh, wait. -Gumshoe One more thing I wanted to mention to you. -Gumshoe I don't suppose you're planning on talking to that witness. -Gumshoe Anyway, you'd better not! -Gumshoe No influencing the witness with your lawyerly ways, pal! -Phoenix ... -Phoenix (Come to think of it, I had completely forgotten about her...) -Phoenix The... witness? -Gumshoe Yeah, Miss April May. -Gumshoe I'm sorry 'bout this... -Gumshoe But I can't tell you anything about her! -Phoenix (Well, you just told me her name, Miss May, huh?) -Phoenix So you've sent her home already, then? -Gumshoe Ahah! You're trying your lawyerly tricks on me now! -Gumshoe She's not to go outside her room until the trial! -Phoenix (So... she's still in the hotel across the way.) -Phoenix I guess I should no better than to try to get a detective to leak information. -Gumshoe You got that right, pal! -Phoenix (Time to pay a visit to Miss May!) MOVE TO: Grossberg Law Offices ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 6 Grossberg Law Offices -Phoenix (According to the receptionist, the big boss is "out".) -Phoenix (She couldn't say when he'd be back.) -Phoenix (It must be hard to keep track of everything when you're a famous lawyer...) -Phoenix (Not to mention run an office like this.) -Phoenix (I guess I'll just have to come back later.) ***Examine painting************************* * * -Phoenix * That painting has been * bugging me ever since * I stepped in here. * * -Phoenix * The oil paint is so * thick it's practically * giving me a stuffed nose. * * -Phoenix * I'm sure the price is * nothing to sneeze at * either, for that matter. * ******************************************** ***Examine table**************************** * * -Phoenix * A table for clients. * * -Phoenix * Hmm... an elegant ebony case, * and if I'm not mistaken, that * lighter's made of solid gold. * * -Phoenix * Even I can tell someone * here's got money to burn. * ******************************************** ***Examine plant**************************** * * -Phoenix * An expensive potted plant. * * -Phoenix * No idea what kind of plant it * is, but it's probably the * most expensive one available. * ******************************************** ***Examine desk***************************** * * -Phoenix * A solid mahogany desk. * * -Phoenix * The wood's been polished * to a deep luster. * ******************************************** ***Examine bookshelves********************** * * -Phoenix * Expensive-looking mahogany * bookshelves, filled with * expensive-looking books. * * -Phoenix * Hmm... funny... they don't * look like they've ever been * read. * ******************************************** MOVE TO: Detention Center ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Maya Hey! -Maya What is it? Did you meet the lawyer? -Phoenix Sorry. -Phoenix I haven't seen him yet. -Maya I see... -Phoenix (Hmm. I'd better go see if I can find this elite lawyer she's talking about.) ***Present Maya's Cell Phone**************** * * -Phoenix * Hey, I got your * cell phone back. * * -Maya * Oh! Say... * * -Maya * Can I listen * to my sister's voice? * * -Phoenix * ... * * -Phoenix * (Maya's eyes closed... * She listened to every word * with such intensity...) * * -Phoenix * (Before long, tears began * to roll down her cheeks.) * * -Phoenix * ... * * -Maya * Thank you. * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Your family"***************** * * -Phoenix * What about your family? * * -Maya * I only had my sister. * * -Maya * My father died when * I was very young. * * -Maya * And I don't know * where my mother is. * * -Phoenix * (Don't know...? * So she could still be alive?) * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Your mother"***************** * * -Maya * The women in my family have * been mediums for generations. * * -Maya * They say that E.S.P. * runs in our blood. * * -Maya * About fifteen years ago, * * -Maya * our family was involved * in an... incident. * * -Maya * There was a man, * and he... he... * * -Maya * He ruined our mother's life. * * -Phoenix * ("Ruined"...?) * * -Maya * After that, she disappeared. * * -Maya * Several years after that, * * -Maya * my sister announced she would * "become a lawyer" and she * left the mountain. * * -Phoenix * ... * * -Phoenix * So, you live by yourself? * * -Maya * Yes. * I've gotten used to it. * * -Maya * Oh, also... * * -Maya * I had to become independent, * or I would lose my E.S.P.! * * -Phoenix * (I feel bad for her, * all by herself up * on that mountain...) * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Your mother's enemy"********* * * -Phoenix * So, who was this man * who, um, "ruined" your mother? * * -Maya * About 15 years ago... * there was an unusual * murder case. * * -Maya * It made quite a stir, * everyone was talking * about it, apparently. * * -Maya * The police were running out * of leads, and they were * getting desperate... * * -Phoenix * Wait... they didn't use * a spirit medium, did they? * * -Maya * The police convinced my mother * to try to contact the victim. * * -Phoenix * Wow... * So, what happened? * * -Maya * The case was solved... * we thought. * * -Phoenix * You "thought"...? * * -Maya * The man my mother helped * the police capture was * innocent. * * -Phoenix * ...! * * -Maya * The police's consultation with * a medium had all been carried * out in secret, of course. * * -Maya * But... * * -Maya * A man found out about it * and leaked it to the press. * * -Maya * He told all the papers that * my mother was a fraud, and the * media jumped on it big time. * * -Maya * She... my mother... became * the laughing stock of the * nation. * * -Phoenix * I see. * * -Maya * ... * * -Maya * White... * * -Phoenix * Excuse me? White? * * -Maya * That was his name. * My sister told me. * * -Phoenix * White? Hmm... * ******************************************** MOVE TO: Gatewater Hotel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 6 Gatewater Hotel - Room 303 -April Well! Hello there, handsome. -Phoenix Umm... hi. (Smooth, Wright, real smooth.) -April You're the lawyer, aren't you? The detective told me... -April He said, "Don't say nothing to that lawyer, pal!" Tee hee! -Phoenix (Memo to self: thank Detective Gumshoe for making my job harder.) -April Gee! This is all like something out of a movie! -April It's all so exciting I can hardly contain myself! -April Ooh! Let me go freshen up so I can look the part of the beautiful eyewitness! -Phoenix (I pity the lawyer that has to cross-examine this one.) ***Examine painting************************* * * -Phoenix * Ah. A still-scene painting. * Wait, should that be * "still life"? * * -Phoenix * Whatever. One of those * is hanging on the wall. * ******************************************** ***Examine table**************************** * * -Phoenix * A bottle and two glasses * are on the table. * * -Phoenix * Somebody must be * staying with her. * ******************************************** ***Examine window*************************** * * -Phoenix * The late summer sunlight * streams through the window. * * -Phoenix * There's the Fey & Co. * Law Offices building, * of course. * * -Phoenix * You can see the inside of * the room pretty clearly * from here. * * -Phoenix * I think it would be a little * difficult to recognize a face * from this distance, though. * ******************************************** ***Examine bed****************************** * * -Phoenix * A simple bed. * * -Phoenix * It's been recently made. * Nothing eye-catching here. * ******************************************** ***Examine flowers************************** * * -Phoenix * The flowers are fake, * as expected. * * -Phoenix * I know sunflowers and tulips, * but that's about the extent * of my floral knowledge. * ******************************************** ***Examine open drawer********************** * * -Phoenix * (There's a screwdriver * stuck in this drawer.) * * -Phoenix * (I wonder what's inside? * Let's take a look...) * * -April * Hey! H-h-hey!!! * * -April * What are you doing!? * No touching! * * -April * Oooh. Bad boy! * * -April * Y-you really shouldn't * pry around in other * people's rooms, now. * * -April * You wouldn't want to * make me upset, would you? * * -Phoenix * (Upset!? I thought she * was going to explode * for a second there!) * * -Phoenix * (I wonder what could be * inside the drawer?) * ******************************************** AFTER: 1) Examining the open drawer ***Examine open drawer again**************** * * -Phoenix * (Hmm... what's inside * I wonder?) * * -April * *cough* *cough* * * -Phoenix * (Maybe later...) * ******************************************** ***Talk about "What you witnessed"********** * * -Phoenix * Do you think you * could tell me something? * * -Phoenix * I need you to describe what * you observed at the time of * the incident. * * -April * Ooh. "Observe," "incident"! * You sound just like a lawyer * in the movies! * * -April * I like a man with * a big... vocabulary. * * -Phoenix * (Umm... *gulp* * Better not encourage her.) * * -Phoenix * Er... you know that thing * that occur... um... happened * the other day? The bad thing? * * -Phoenix * What did you see * when it happened? * * -Phoenix * I don't suppose you * could tell me about it? * Pretty please? * * -April * Let me see... * Um, well... * Dream on! * * -April * If you want to know, you'll * just have to come to the * court tomorrow, Mr. Lawyer! * * -Phoenix * (Oh boy.) * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Miss May"******************** * * -Phoenix * Um, could you... just * who exactly are you? * * -April * Oooh, Mr. Lawyer! * Are you hitting on me? * * -Phoenix * N-n-no! Hey! I'm just * doing my job here! * * -April * Tee hee! You know, you're * cute when you blush. * * -Phoenix * (Believe me, this is the * first time in my life I've * blushed this much...) * * -Phoenix * Umm... eh heh. * * -Phoenix * Right... can you just tell * me what it is you do? * * -April * Well... * * -April * No! Tee hee! * And you had your little * hopes up, didn't you! * * -Phoenix * (Oh boy.) * ******************************************** ***Talk about "This room"******************* * * -Phoenix * I see there are two * glasses on the table. * * -Phoenix * Is someone staying * here with you? * * -April * Oooh! What amazing * powers of observation! * * -April * You must be one of those * famous detectives, like * on television! * * -Phoenix * Oh, no, not me, * I'm, er, just a lawyer! * * -April * Say, Mr. Big Detective, why * don't you go look for clues... * in the garbage? Hmm? * * -April * Miss May doesn't like * nosey little lawyers... * Hmph! * * -Phoenix * (Oh boy.) * ******************************************** ***Present anything************************* * * -April * Excuse me, but I'm * a witness? Police * witness? You understand? * * -April * How could I possibly give you * any information in good * conscience, hmm? * * -April * Me... "the witness"! * It's just like the movie! * ******************************************** MOVE TO: Grossberg Law Offices ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix (Hmm... seems like Mr. Grossberg is out.) -Phoenix (Well, maybe I should just wait here for him to come back.) -??? *Ah-HHHHEM!* -Phoenix (If that wasn't the most over-the-top clearing of the throat I've ever heard!) -Grossberg Ah hah! So, you're the one they say has been looking for me? -Phoenix Uh... y-yes, that's me! (He looks even... grander than I imagined!) -Grossberg Hmm...? That badge on your collar...? -Grossberg Ah, so you're a lawyer, are you now? -Phoenix Y-yes, well... yes. -Grossberg And what do you want? -Grossberg I'm not particularly busy these days... Please, proceed! -Phoenix (Not busy...? Then how come no one could get in touch with you?) -Grossberg Hmm? Something the matter? -Grossberg You came to see the one-and-only Marvin Grossberg, did you not? -Grossberg Well, here I am, boy! What do you want? Out with it! -Phoenix Um... w-well, sir, actually it's about Maya. Maya Fey. -Grossberg ...! -Grossberg Ah... yes. Maya Fey. Go on. -Phoenix (Hmm? Why the strange reaction?) -Grossberg A-cha-cha. -Grossberg I'm really quite busy here, son. -Grossberg I can't go taking cases on a day's notice! No, it's quite impossible. -Phoenix W-wait a second! -Phoenix How did you know the trial was tomorrow!? -Grossberg Urk? Ahem! -Grossberg A-anyway... -Grossberg I'm afraid it's entirely impossible for me to represent her. Sorry. End of discussion. -Phoenix (What's going on!? He refused me before I even got a chance to ask him!) -Phoenix (What do I tell Maya...?) ***Present anything************************* * * -Grossberg * Very sorry, but I've * got nothing to say * regarding this matter. * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Your refusal"**************** * * -Phoenix * How can you just refuse * like that! Please, tell me * why you won't take the case! * * -Grossberg * Hmm? Eh, ahem! Well, you * see it's just... I'm busy, * you see! * * -Phoenix * But the client is * Mia Fey's sister! * * -Grossberg * Hmm... ahem. * * -Phoenix * Mia trusted you... She knew * her sister would be in good * hands. * * -Grossberg * Yes, yes, of course * I know that. * * -Grossberg * However! * * -Grossberg * I'm sorry but, I must * refuse. Sorry. Good-bye. * * -Phoenix * Creep. * * -Phoenix * Fine. * * -Phoenix * I don't have time to argue * with you anyway. I'll go * look elsewhere. * * -Grossberg * *grumble*... Think not. * * -Phoenix * Huh? Did you say something? * * -Grossberg * I think not, I said. * * -Phoenix * Wh-what do you mean? * * -Grossberg * I'm terribly, terribly sorry. * * -Grossberg * But I'm afraid that no lawyer * worth their salt will take * on this particular case. * * -Grossberg * Terribly sorry, m'boy. * * -Phoenix * Why!? * * -Grossberg * I... * I cannot say. * * -Grossberg * ... * * -Grossberg * I beg your pardon, but could * you leave? Now? I've nothing * more to discuss with you. * * -Phoenix * (What's going on here!?) * ******************************************** ***Talk about "Mia"************************* * * -Phoenix * How did you know * Mia Fey...? * * -Grossberg * ... * * -Grossberg * She... worked here. * A long time ago. * * -Grossberg * Quite the apprentice, * that one. * * -Grossberg * Learned my techniques * in the blink of an eye! * * -Grossberg * She left one day, * quite suddenly... * * -Grossberg * She had a mission, you see. * * -Phoenix * A "mission"? * * -Grossberg * You could see it in her eyes. * * -Grossberg * She followed it with * a burning passion. * Never looked back, that one. * ******************************************** ***Talk about "That painting"*************** * * -Phoenix * That's... quite a painting. * * -Grossberg * Ahah! You noticed! * * -Grossberg * It's my pride and joy! * Impressive, isn't it? * Well? ISN'T IT? * * -Grossberg * The color of the sky! * The hue of the sea! * The weave of the straw hat! * * -Grossberg * It's worth at least three * million. I have no intention * of parting with it, of course. * * -Grossberg * No, I won't sell it! * Not even to you! * * -Phoenix * (I wasn't interested...) * * -Grossberg * It's not for sale! * * -Phoenix * I'm not buying! * (Geez!) * ******************************************** MOVE TO: Fey & Co. Law Offices ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix ... -Phoenix (Looks like Detective Gumshoe has gone home.) -Phoenix (The police are still keeping themselves busy in the chief's office.) -Phoenix (No one has time to talk to me. Guess I'll head out.) ***Examine plant**************************** * * -Phoenix * Mia's favorite potted plant. * * -Phoenix * I guess I'll have to * water it now... * ******************************************** MOVE TO: Detention Center ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 6, 3:42 PM Detention Center Visitor's Room -Phoenix Hiya. -Maya Oh! You're back! -Maya Did you find the lawyer? -Phoenix Um... well... (What do I tell her?) -Phoenix Well, see... (Just be honest!) -Phoenix I... I really don't think you should use that guy. -Phoenix He... didn't seem healthy. He was all skin and bones! -Maya ... -Maya What really happened? -Phoenix ... -Maya You don't mean... He refused to help? -Phoenix Urp. -Maya ... -Maya I see. -Maya I've been abandoned, then. -Maya Just a little longer now before the state-appointed lawyer comes, I guess... -Phoenix ... -Phoenix (4:00 PM. Time's up.) -Phoenix (What should I do?) -Phoenix (Do I just leave her and go home...?) ***Go home********************************** * * -Phoenix * (There's nothing left * here for me to do...) * * -Phoenix * (She'll be better off with * a state-appointed lawyer.) * * -Phoenix * I think I'd better * get home now. * * -Maya * Good-bye. * * -Phoenix * It was a few days later when * I found out how the story * ended. * * -Phoenix * The result of the trial * was in the newspaper. * * -Phoenix * "Guilty." * * -Phoenix * I'll probably never * meet her again. * * -Phoenix * Did I make the * right choice? * * -Phoenix * Will I ever know? * * -Phoenix * Mia... if you can hear * me, please, tell me! * * -Phoenix * ... * * -Phoenix * Not! I can't let * that happen! * * -Phoenix * I'm not leaving here until * she takes me as her lawyer! * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***Defend Maya****************************** * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Phoenix I've made up my mind! -Phoenix I'm going to defend you whether you want me to or not! -Maya ! -Maya Why? -Phoenix Why? Well... ***I can't abandon you********************** * * -Phoenix * ... * * -Phoenix * (No one is as sad as a * person without any friends.) * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***Someone else is the culprit************** * * -Phoenix * You aren't the culprit! * Someone else is! * * -Maya * H-how do you know? * * -Phoenix * I, um, I have a hunch... * * -Phoenix * (Given the evidence, it would * be easy to assume that Maya * was the killer.) * * -Phoenix * (But there's something * about this whole thing * that smells... fishy.) * * -Phoenix * (That witness's strange * behavior... was that * all an act?) * * -Phoenix * (And the way that lawyer * refused to help out Maya...) * * -Phoenix * (But more than all that, * she has no one left * to help her!) * * -Phoenix * (Nothing is more sad, * or more lonely than that.) * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** ***I don't know why************************* * * -Phoenix * To be honest, * I don't know. * * -Maya * You don't know? * * -Phoenix * (Is this girl sitting in * front of me the killer?) * * -Phoenix * (All the evidence * seems to say "yes.") * * -Phoenix * (But there's something * about this whole thing * that smells... fishy.) * * -Phoenix * (That witness's strange * behavior... was that * all an act?) * * -Phoenix * (And the way that lawyer * refused to help out Maya...) * * -Phoenix * (But more than all that, * she has no one left * to help her!) * * -Phoenix * (Nothing is more sad, * or more lonely than that.) * * CONTINUE * ******************************************** -Phoenix (I know... I've been there. A long time ago.) -Phoenix (Why did I become a lawyer in the first place...?) -Phoenix (Because someone has to look out for the people who have no one on their side.) -Phoenix Maya... -Phoenix I won't abandon you. You can count on me. -Maya ... -Maya That's so kind of you... -Maya *sniff*... -Maya ... -Phoenix Well! -Phoenix Let's fight this one and get you out of here! -Maya R-right! Thank you! -Phoenix (Whew, she smiled at last. She looks like an entirely different person!) -Phoenix One last question... You are innocent, right? -Maya Yes! -Maya And I trust you... -Maya So you trust me, too, okay? -Phoenix It's a deal. -Phoenix (So, what next...) -Phoenix (There's something that's been bugging me...) -Phoenix (Just what was inside that strange woman's drawer?) -Phoenix (It was when I tried to look into the drawer that she got all defensive.) -Phoenix (There has to be something in there!) MOVE TO: Gatewater Hotel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Bellboy Good afternoon, sir! -Phoenix Excuse me, you are...? -Bellboy Ah, I beg your pardon, sir! -Bellboy I am the bellboy of this establishment, at your service, sir. -Phoenix Oh, right. -Bellboy I've just come up to deliver room service, sir. -Phoenix Um... do you know where Miss May might be? -Bellboy Ah. I believe our guest Miss May is currently using the, er, facilities...? -Bellboy If you've no need of anything, I'll be taking my leave. -Bellboy Please, stay as long as you like. Enjoy... -Phoenix Yeah... -Phoenix Wait... no! Hey! -Phoenix ... -Phoenix (Why does it seem like every time I come here, I end up embarrassing myself?) -Phoenix (Wait... now's my chance to snoop around a bit!) -Bellboy Ah, I almost forgot! -Phoenix Gah! Y-you came back quick! -Bellboy Might I ask you to inform Miss May that there is a message for her? -Bellboy Please tell her that Mr. White, of Bluecorp phoned. -Phoenix Oh, right. Sure. -Phoenix (Mr. White... of Bluecorp? Where have I heard that name?) -Maya White... -Maya That was his name. My sister told me. -Phoenix ("White" was the name of the guy who ruined Mia and Maya's mother!) -Phoenix (Could it be a coincidence?) ***Examine open drawer********************** * * -Phoenix * There's a screwdriver sticking * out of that half-open drawer. * * -Phoenix * Now's my chance to * see what's inside! * * -Phoenix * ...! * * -Phoenix * What do we have here! * * -Phoenix * A... wiretap? * Hmm! * * -Phoenix * What would a woman like her * be doing with a thing like this? * * Wiretap added to * the Court Record. * ******************************************** -Phoenix There is definitely something suspicious about this "Miss May"! -Phoenix Why would she have something like this in her hotel room? -Phoenix There's a story behind all this, I know it! -Phoenix Alright... -Phoenix I'll be using this bit of evidence in tomorrow's trial, that's for sure. -Phoenix For Maya's sake... -Phoenix I'll get to this woman's bottom! Wait... I mean ... you know what I mean. -April Oh, bellboy...? Still there? -Phoenix (Uh oh, time to scram!) -Phoenix (I look forward to tangoing with you tomorrow, Miss May!) -Phoenix (In court!) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- TO BE CONTINUED -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- _____________________________ |EPISODE 2 - TURNABOUT SISTERS| |DAY 2 - TRIAL | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 7, 10:00 AM District Court Courtroom No. 1 -Judge The court is now in session for the trial of Ms. Maya Fey. -Edgeworth The prosecution is ready, Your Honor. -Phoenix The defense is ready, Your Honor. -Phoenix (Miles Edgeworth...) -Phoenix (I'd better not show any signs of weakness today, or he'll be on me in an instant.) -Judge Mr. Edgeworth. Please give the court your opening statement. -Edgeworth Thank you, Your Honor. The defendant, Ms. Maya Fey, was at the scene of the crime. -Edgeworth The prosecution has evidence she committed this murder... -Edgeworth and we have a witness who saw her do it. -Edgeworth The prosecution sees no reason to doubt the facts of this case, Your Honor. -Judge I see. -Judge Thank you, Mr. Edgeworth. Let's begin then. -Edgeworth You may call your first witness. -Edgeworth The prosecution calls the chief officer at the scene, Detective Gumshoe! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Edgeworth Witness, please state your name and profession to the court. -Gumshoe Sir! -Gumshoe My name's Dick Gumshoe, sir! -Gumshoe I'm the detective in charge of homicides down at the precinct, sir! -Edgeworth Detective Gumshoe. -Edgeworth Please, describe for us the details of this murder. -Gumshoe Very well, sir! Let me use this floor map of the office to explain. -Gumshoe The body was found by this window, here. -Edgeworth And the cause of death? -Gumshoe Loss of blood due to being struck by a blunt object, sir! -Gumshoe The murder weapon was a statue of "The Thinker" found next to the body, sir! -Gumshoe It was heavy enough to be a deadly weapon, even in a girl's hands, sir! -Judge The court accepts the statue as evidence. -Phoenix (They're still calling it a "statue"...) Floor plans added to the Court Record. -Edgeworth Now, Detective... -Gumshoe Y-yes sir! -Edgeworth You immediately arrested Ms. Maya Fey, who was found at the scene, correct? -Edgeworth Can you tell me why? -Gumshoe Yes sir! I had hard evidence she did it, sir! -Judge Hmm. Detective Gumshoe, -Judge Please testify to the court about this "hard evidence." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WITNESS TESTIMONY -- Maya Fey's Arrest -- (1) -Gumshoe As soon as the phone call came in, I rushed to the scene! (2) -Gumshoe There were two people there already: (3) -Gumshoe The defendant, Ms. Maya Fey, and the lawyer, Mr. Phoenix Wright. (4) -Gumshoe I immediately arrested Ms. Maya Fey! (5) -Gumshoe Why? We had a witness account describing her! (6) -Gumshoe The witness saw Ms. Maya Fey at the very moment of the murder! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Judge Hmm... The very moment, you say. -Judge Very well. Mr. Wright, you may begin your cross-examination. -Phoenix Y-yes, Your Honor. -Phoenix (Cross-examine what...?) -Phoenix (I couldn't see a single contradiction in that testimony...) ...whoosh... SMACK! -Phoenix (Hey! Maya just threw something at me...) -Phoenix (What's this?) -Phoenix ("When my sister couldn't find any contradictions in a witness's testimony") -Phoenix ("she would bluff it and press the witness on every detail!") -Phoenix ("The witness always slips up and says something wrong...") -Phoenix ("It worked lots of times!") -Phoenix (Heh... I should have expected Maya would know some of her sister's tricks!) -Phoenix (Alright. Let's give this a try!) -Judge Something the matter? -Phoenix No, Your Honor. I'd like to begin my cross-examination. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CROSS EXAMINATION -- Maya Fey's Arrest -- (1) -Gumshoe As soon as the phone call came in, I rushed to the scene! -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Who did you say you got a call from? -Gumshoe Hey pal, don't play dumb! You know who! -Gumshoe The call was from a customer at the Gatewater Hotel, right across from the crime scene! -Phoenix (Hmm... okay, I pressed. Not sure it did much, though.) -Phoenix Right. Please continue. (2) -Gumshoe There were two people there already: -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Detective Gumshoe, how long would you say it took, -Phoenix between you receiving the call, and your arrival at the scene of the crime? -Gumshoe Hmm, right... I'd say it was about 3 minutes! -Phoenix Th-that's pretty fast! -Gumshoe Our motto this month is "quick response"! -Gumshoe That's how I got there before the killer got away! -Edgeworth Indeed! -Edgeworth So, tell us who the two people you found on the scene were. -Gumshoe Yes sir! (3) -Gumshoe The defendant, Ms. Maya Fey, and the lawyer, Mr. Phoenix Wright. -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Are you absolutely sure it was us? -Gumshoe Listen pal, your dumb act will only get you so far! -Gumshoe With her funky hippie clothes and your spiky hair? -Gumshoe You two stand out like... like suspicious people at a crime scene! -Phoenix (Well... he does have a point about her.) -Phoenix (She is pretty unmistakable.) -Phoenix (I should pick my points to press with a little more care...) (4) -Gumshoe I immediately arrested Ms. Maya Fey! -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Why's that? What's your reason? (5) -Gumshoe Why? We had a witness account describing her! END CROSS-EXAMINATION (6) -Gumshoe The witness saw Ms. Maya Fey at the very moment of the murder! END CROSS-EXAMINATION -Phoenix (I can't see a single contradiction in there!) -Phoenix (I'll just have to take Maya's advice and press him on anything suspicious!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Phoenix *HOLD IT!* -Phoenix Hold on just one second! -Gumshoe Y-yeah? -Phoenix If I heard correctly... -Phoenix You said you arrested her because you had "hard evidence" she did it, correct? -Gumshoe Huh? -Gumshoe Did... did I say that? Me? -Phoenix I heard you say it! -Judge You did say it. -Edgeworth You said it. -Phoenix Exactly what about this suspicious woman in pink's claim was "hard evidence"!? -Gumshoe Wh-what!? -Gumshoe Miss May isn't suspicious, and she sure isn't pink, pal! -Gumshoe W-well, I guess she is pink... -Judge That's enough, Detective Gumshoe. -Judge Do you have any more solid proof other than her claims, Detective? -Gumshoe Umm... -Phoenix (Hmm! I guess pressing can have its advantages!) -Gumshoe ... -Gumshoe Yes. -Phoenix (Gah!) -Gumshoe Sorry, I got the order of things mixed up in my testimony, Your Honor Sir! -Gumshoe There was something I should have told you about first, Your Honor! -Judge Very well, Detective. Let's hear your testimony again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WITNESS TESTIMONY -- Hard Evidence -- (1) -Gumshoe After securing the suspect, I examined the scene of the crime with my own eyes. (2) -Gumshoe I found a memo writt