No tinsel, no trimmings and not even a good Christmas mystery. It does touch on the need for a saviour which is perhaps closer to the true meaning of Christmas in my opinion but feel free to let me know/ask questions.
If 'eek' were a category I guess this would be it; BUT it is Christmas after all.
Over Cautious T: adult themes, indirect reference to violence
Harry, Nikki and Leo belong to the BBC, the lawyers are mine… In my research for this it said, 'keep court scenes short, and assume your audience knows even less about the procedures than you do.' I would never dream of underestimating you all like that and so will apologise in advance for any errors, I hope they don't spoil you're enjoyment.
Oh and reviews make wonderful Christmas gifts you know and they're free : )
Ten Seconds That Changed My World
"Dr. Cunningham! Answer the question Mr Singh put to you. Let me remind you, you are still under oath. Mr Singh would you repeat your question please."
"Dr. Cunningham, have you ever hurt Nikki Alexander?"
There was another pause.
"Answer the question; or I will hold you in contempt of this court and have you locked up," the judge declared.
"I have," Harry mumbled.
There was an audible gasp from the people located in the court room close enough to hear.
"Could you repeat that please, Dr Cunningham, the stenographer didn't hear you?"
"I said, 'Yes I have.'" He looked blankly out into the court room. He didn't dare meet Nikki's gaze, but even so he could feel her eyes boring into him. He didn't need to see them to know they were full of hurt and sadness and regret. He caught Leo's eye instead; he just shook his head silently at him, with such a look of disappointment that Harry couldn't bear to look there either.
How had it come to this? He felt lost and alone, he had only been trying to help.
"I'm calling for an adjournment," the judge announced. "We will continue with your evidence later Dr Cunningham, as you are in the middle of your testimony I am placing you under the supervision of the court usher.
"All rise."