*smack*

A body was lying on the floor; blood was coming out of her head.

?: Oh shit! I've done it this time! I've got to think of something and quick!

I Think

*beep beep beep beep beep beep beep* *click*

A young female anthropomorphic cocker spaniel was lying in bed. Today was a new day for her.

?: *Groan* *Yawn* Ahhh!

? (Laughing): Ha-ha, morning mother!

Lady: Scamp, you know I hate that.

Scamp: Sorry, couldn't resist. I notice you were nervous so I wanted to cheer you up. I've made some toast for you and some coffee.

Lady: Well thank you, that's sweet.

Scamp: Are you feeling okay?

Lady: I'm fine. You're right, though, I am a little nervous.

Scamp: Can't blame you, you just got a job as a defense attorney and to top it off your first case is a murder trial. I still can't believe you agree to take the case.

Lady: I can't either, but the Chief said it would be a good one to warm up. Plus the client didn't tell any lies to me and seem scared, I just couldn't say no.

Scamp: I know because you've been in the same situation he was in, right?

Lady: That's right. Now unless you want to see me naked…

Scamp: Okay, okay. I'll leave you alone for a bit.

They got to the car and went off to the courthouse.

Scamp: Still it's good that you're letting me come with you to see your first case; I'll have plenty to talk about my summer vacation when school starts.

Lady: Well don't think that just because I'm a lawyer means you get to have school days off whenever I get a case. You're still going, whether you like it or not.

Scamp: Aww!

Lady: But, if you do well in your classes then I'll let you help me when you come home and on weekends.

Scamp: Alright!

In the courtroom there were two people waiting, one was a human girl, slender with long brown hair. The other was a boy mouse, looking very nervous.

?: It's going to be okay, you're safe with us.

Lady: Sorry I'm late Chief.

?: Morning Lady. Morning Scamp.

Scamp: Morning Ms. Fey.

Mia (Chuckle): Scamp, I've told you Mia's fine with me.

Lady: Morning Mr. Mouse. Is everything okay?

The Mouse nodded still feeling scared.

Mickey: I'm just so worried. I've never been on trial, and to top it off I'm being accused of killing my girlfriend. Please, you have to believe me, I didn't kill her!

Lady: It's okay. I believe you, I'm going to do everything I can to help you.

Mickey: Thank you. Really, I own you so much for this.

Mia: The trial's about to start; time to get going.

They made their way to the courtroom. Lady was on the defense side with Mia and her client. Scamp was sitting behind his mother with the rest of the people. And a prosecutor named Winston Payne was at the prosecution table. The bailiff walked in.

Bailiff: All rise! Your Honor the Judge is here representing today's trial.

Judge: The court is in session for the trial of Mr. Mickey Mouse.

Payne: The prosecution is ready, Your Honor.

Lady: The defense is ready, Your Honor.

Judge: Ms. Lady. I understand that this is your first trial. Are you prepared?

Lady: Yes, Your Honor. I'm prepared to defend my client.

Judge: Alright, Mr. Payne, please tell the court about this case.

Payne: On August 1st, the defendant Mr. Mickey Mouse is being accused of killing his girlfriend Ms. Minnie Mouse. We have a witness who found the dead body and called the police.

Judge: And the murder weapon?

Payne: The murder weapon was this miniature statue of the Thinker. It was next to the victim body.

Judge: I see. Thank you, Mr. Payne. You may call your first witness.

Payne: First, we like to call Mr. Mickey himself to the stand.

Mickey made his way to the set.

Bailiff: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

Mickey: I swear.

Payne: Mr. Mouse, how long were you and Ms. Minnie were together?

Mickey: About 5 years.

Payne: And I understand that you had some fights and arguments in the past?

Mickey: Yes, don't most couples have arguments at some point?

Payne: Of course, but from what I understand that these arguments happen once a month?

Lady: Objection, Your Honor. I don't see why his arguments with Minnie have anything to do with this case.

Payne: Your Honor, I assure that there's a reason I'm asking her these questions.

Judge: Objection overruled, Mr. Payne, try not to move away with our case with these questions.

Payne: Of course. Me. Mouse, I understand that your girlfriend is an artist and likes to make anything she could make.

Mickey: Yes.

Payne: And I understand she was going make you something for your birthday?

Mickey: Yes.

Payne: Did you know what she was going to make for you?

Mickey: No. But I remembered her saying she was going to go to Paris for three days.

Payne: Your Honor, this is the victim's passport proving she went to Paris, she'd returned the day before she died.

Judge: The court accepts the passport as evidence.

Payne: Now can you tell us what were you doing on the day of the murder?

Mickey: Well I got a call from Minnie telling me that she just got back from Paris, so I was going to wait in her apartment to welcome her home, but I forgot to get her a gift. So I went to the store and grab some flowers and her favor candy.

Payne: And when you returned to the apartment, that's when you found her dead and the police arrest you, right?

He just nodded.

Payne: No further questions, Your Honor.

Judge: Does the defense have any questions?

Lady: No, Your Honor. We have a fair story about where the defendant was, that should be fine.

Judge: Very well, you may step down.

Mickey made his way back to the defendant's seat, still nervous.

Mia: It's going to be okay.

Payne: Your Honor, the prosecution has a witness who reported the crime.

Judge: Very well, Mr. Payne. You may call the witness to the stand.

Payne: The prosecution calls Mr. Pete Cat to the stand.