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The Right Thing
"It was you, wasn't it..." Paul asked, standing in the doorway to Ben Stone's office.
"It was me what?" Ben asked, taking his glasses off and looking at his friend and associate.
"Who informed the defence that you wanted Logan and Greevey to find some sort of evidence that would prove Curry innocent."
"No, I didn't. That would be impeding on the defences right to a fair trial. I would never do that. That doesn't mean that my receptionist believes in that right, but I of course cannot control the actions of my underlings."
"Well, you have managed to control my actions."
"Yes, well..."
"You're the one who taught me about the importance of a yes or no answer."
"Yes. I told my receptionist to tell the defence. I personally think that this case was just a pointless trial. I refuse to use the courtroom to make a man a martyr, let alone a man who has AIDS. The courtroom is a place to let the law shine through."
"I know that. You've taught me that. Everything I know, I've learned from you. And, the fact that you were willing to do this, just proves to me what kind of man you are."
"And, what kind of man does this make me?"
"A good man," Paul answered, nodding at his boss, the man who had taught him everything he knew, and who had done an amazing job at it. With those last three words, Paul turned around and gave his friend the room that he was sure he needed.
A.N.
This is a post episode story to 103 of Law & Order, The Reaper. I am a huge fan of Ben Stone and Paul Robinette together, I think they make a really great team. I also loved the fact that Ben didn't want to make a martyr of Curry.