Phoenix Wright is a man who seems to have everything in his life. He is handsome, he is rich, he has a very good career as a lawyer, he also has a cute and clever 9-year-old son, Apollo. What else the life goal that he wants? But, like everyone else in the world, no one has a perfect life, everyone has their own problems and suffering, including Phoenix Wright.

Since his career as a lawyer uphill, he has always been busy from day to day. He never stopped talking on his cell phone, came home after midnight, even on weekends, he always checked the case files he was handling. This makes Apollo, his only son feeling very lonely and thirsty of affection. Phoenix always bought his son expensive things and toys that will make all the children of the world very jealous, but he also forgets one thing, that his son desperately needs his attention.

One day, Apollo came home from school, he ran into Phoenix's office room in a hurry, and shouted, "Dad! Dad! Look, Dad! I won a debate contest at school today! This is a certificate of appreciation and gift from my teacher!" Apollo pull out a certificate of appreciation from inside his bag, and tried to show it to Phoenix. Phoenix didn't answer at all, he didn't even raise his head from the papers he was looking at.

"Just put it on my desk, Apollo. You don't see Daddy's busy now? Daddy will face a very tough trial tomorrow. Daddy has to face Manfred Von Karma, an unbeaten prosecutor in his 40-year career. Daddy will see it later."

The smile on Apollo's face disappeared. He tried hard not to cry. "I'm sorry, Daddy, I didn't mean to annoy you," he mumbled softly, then stepped out of Phoenix's office.

Phoenix's good friend, Miles Edgeworth, and his assistant, Maya Fey, who watched Phoenix and Apollo's conversation earlier, glared at him. Edgeworth shook his head and took a deep breath softly.

"You're a great lawyer, Wright. Very great. I admit it. But, as a father, you're really bad. How can you as cold as that to your own son? He just wants to make you proud!" Said Edgeworth.

"Mr. Edgeworth is right, Nick! At least appreciate him, just give him attention for only 5 minutes! I can't believe you dare to ignore your own son like that!" Maya added.

Phoenix sighed, and raised his head.

"I'm not ignoring him Maya, Edgeworth. He is my son. My only son, and of course I love him very much! But he shouted, making disturbing voices while I was concentrating to prepare for the trial tomorrow," said Phoenix, defending himself.

"Jesus Christ, your son is only nine years old!" Said Edgeworth again, feeling very irritated to Phoenix.

"Can we talk about tomorrow's case? I know what's best for my own son, thank you, "said Phoenix again, causing Maya and Edgeworth to shake their heads simultaneously and murmured,

"Rock head."

When night comes, Phoenix step in to Apollo's room, and he found Apollo still watching television.

"Hello, little champion, why you haven't sleep yet?" Phoenix asked quietly, and sat down on Apollo's bed. Apollo shook his head.

"I'm not sleepy yet," Apollo replied, still not taking his eyes off the television.

"You must sleep now. It's almost midnight."

Apollo took his eyes off the television and looked toward Phoenix. "What's wrong, my son?"

"Dad, I'm really sorry for what happened in your office this afternoon. I did not mean to annoy you."

"It's alright, son. I'm the one who should apologize. I'm so nervous about the trial tomorrow, and I'm so rude to you. Forgive Daddy, okay?" answered Phoenix.

"Of course, Dad."

"So this is your certificate? Well done, my son! I'm so proud of you!" said Phoenix while takes Apollo's certificate from Apollo's school bag, and ruffled Apollo's hair.

"So ... because you won the debate competition ... .. I have to give you a gift."

"But, Dad, you don't have to. I'm satisfied with all the toys I have, "Apollo replied.

"No, I'm not talking about toys. I'm talking about we spending time together. It's been 3 or 4 months we did not go to the cinema together, right?"

"Right, Dad."

"Then we'll go to the cinema tomorrow. You want to watch The Avengers movies from a long time, don't you?"

Apollo suddenly jumps with joy on his bed, and hugs Phoenix very tightly, making Phoenix feel he will have a heart attack. "Right, Dad! Oh, thank you very much, Dad! I love you!"

It's been so long Phoenix had not heard his son say that.

"I love you too, son. Now, go to bed. I'm going to turn off the lights."

Apollo nodded, and took the blanket. Then he took a framed photo from the bedside. It was a picture of his mother, and the Phoenix's late wife, Iris, who had died when Apollo was 5 years old. Apollo kissed the photo and said, "Good night, Mom."

"You still say good night to mom?" Phoenix asked. Apollo nodded.

"Yes, Dad. Do you mind if I still have her picture and say good night every day to her?"

"Of course not, my son. Good night."

"Good night, Dad."

The next day, at school, Apollo tells his friends vigorously that he will watch The Avengers movie in cinema with his father. His friends listened enviously.

"You're so lucky, Apollo! My dad would never do anything cool like that to me," said one of Apollo's friends, Clay.

"Yeah, you have a great dad, Apollo!" Said another Apollo's friend, Juniper.

"Yeah, that's why I admire him so much! I have to go home now, bye guys!"

"Bye, Apollo! Have fun with your dad! Tell us your experience tomorrow!"

Apollo drove his bike faster than usual, he had imagined Phoenix already at home, greeted him, and they would go to the cinema after Apollo changed his school uniform. But, when he got home, how disappointed he was when he found only Maya at home.

"Aunt Maya, where's Daddy? He promised me to go to the cinema with me today!"

"He'll be home soon, honey. He won't be long. Now, change your school uniform first and eat the food I prepared for you in the dining room."

"All right, Aunt Maya."

Hours have gone by, but Phoenix hasn't been home until late at night. Apollo tried to call Phoenix's cell phone many times but no answer at all.

"I should know. Daddy won't keep his promise." Said Apollo as crying in Maya's chest. Maya confused what to do, she just stroked Apollo's hair affectionaly. "Why, Aunt Maya? I just want to go to the cinema with Daddy, is it really hard? I never asked for expensive toys, I just wanted Daddy to spend time with me! Only once, Aunt Maya!" Now Apollo shouted in the midst of his cries.

"Shhhh ... Apollo dear, you know your father is a very busy man, he is a lawyer ..."

"He loves his job more than I. I'm just a burden to him."

Maya couldn't believe her ears, hearing a 9-year-old boy say that. "What are you saying, Apollo? Of course that's not true! Your father loves you very much, of course!"

"What is the proof? He did not even keep his promise to go to the cinema with me!"

Maya paused, not knowing what to say. Nick, you're a fool, how could you make a promise that you can't keep? Poor boy ... I'm going to punch him when he came home, thought Maya.

"Apollo, my dear, why don't you go to your room and do your homework?" asked Maya.

"All right, Aunt Maya. Thank you for the food."

"You're welcome, my dear."

Exactly at 10 pm, Phoenix finally came home. Maya couldn't control herself. When Phoenix came into the house, Maya immediately slapped Phoenix's cheeks. Phoenix was shocked, and stroked his cheek. "Maya, what the-"

"Avengers." Said Maya, and she slapped Phoenix's cheeks twice.

"What?" Phoenix asked confusedly.

"Avengers. You promised to your son you would go to the cinema with him. But you just came home at this hour? He cried for almost 3 hours, Nick! How many times do I have to tell you if you can't keep your promise, then do not promise anything to him!"

Phoenix slapped his forehead. He won the trial against Von Karma, and after the trial was over, he had to attend an important meeting.

"I forgot, Maya."

"How easy are you to forget the promise you had made to your son? Phoenix Wright, I still don't understand why God let you be the father of that poor boy!"

"Maya, enough! I have to attend an important meeting, so ..."

"Ah, I know, Nick. Your job is the only one you love."

"It's not like that…"

"It's time for me to go home. Apologize to your son!" Maya shouted, then she left Phoenix's house.

Phoenix came into Apollo's room, but Apollo was already asleep. He felt very guilty. Maybe Edgeworth is right. I'm such a bad father. Phoenix kisses Apollo's hair, and whispers, "Forgive Daddy for today, my son." Phoenix decided to talk to his son tomorrow.

But Apollo did not talk much the next day. He just said that he will stay at his friend's house, Clay Terran, for one night, after school. And before Phoenix could answer, Apollo had gone to school. Phoenix cursed himself. He's still mad at me, but I can't blame him, thought Phoenix. Phoenix then went to work with a sad heart.

Phoenix doesn't realize that Apollo is a boy who is easy to forgive and forget. He wasn't angry with Phoenix, the real reason he'd stay at Clay's house was because he wanted to learn to draw with Clay, because the day after tomorrow is Phoenix's birthday. Apollo wants to give a picture of Phoenix's face portrait as a gift on Phoenix's birthday.

The day after tomorrow, Apollo has finished his drawing, and he is very happy with his work. Phoenix's face was drawn very well, even Clay's parents complimented him. On his way home, Apollo bought a frame using his pocket money and framed the picture. He can't wait to give his gift to his father.

When Apollo gets home, he finds his father talking on the phone, Edgeworth and Maya are in Phoenix's workroom as well. Apollo ran toward Phoenix happily, and shouted, "Dad! Dad!"

Phoenix raised his hand, and said, "Not now, Apollo. Don't you see Daddy talking on the phone?"

"But, Dad, look! I draw a portrait of your face, Dad! Happy birthday, Dad! I bought the frame using my pocket money!" Said Apollo then he pulled out his framed picture from his schoolbag.

"Apollo, please, Daddy is still talking on the phone."

"Dad, take a good look! I drew it by myself! Isn't it good, Dad?"

Phoenix lost his temper, and hit his desk. "APOLLO! QUIET! DAD STILL SPEAKING ON PHONE, YOU DON'T HEAR ME?"

Not expecting Phoenix will shouted like that to him, Apollo throws his picture to the floor, and run out of the workroom. His face was full of tears.

"Wright, you idiot!" Edgeworth said angrily. Phoenix hung up, and felt very sorry for screaming like that to his son. "I didn't mean it..."

"Shut up! Let him. I'll talk to him. What kind of father are you?" shouted Edgeworth. Maya also looked at Phoenix with angry eyes.

Maya shook her head. "You're very cruel, Nick! He is your son! For God's sake! YOUR OWN SON!" Then she left the room, following Edgeworth.

Edgeworth and Maya find Apollo crying in the park next to Phoenix's house. "Apollo? Can Uncle and Aunt sit down?" Edgeworth called quietly. Apollo did not answer, but continued to cry.

"Shhhh, Apollo, stop crying. You are a boy, and a boy don't cry. Come here to uncle," said Edgeworth as he embraced Apollo.

"I just wanted to give my drawing to Daddy," sobbed Apollo. "I learned to draw Daddy's face at Clay's house. I framed it with the frame I bought with my pocket money. I thought Daddy would love it. Why did Daddy hate me so much "

"Apollo, don't say that. Your dad has a lot of work to do, he's just stressed, he has a lot of thoughts," Edgeworth said trying to cheer up Apollo.

"That's right, Apollo. He's just under pressure with his job." Maya chimed in.

Edgeworth and Maya try as hard as possible to cheer up Apollo, but they still can't make the boy stop crying. Finally, Phoenix finds them in the park, and tries to sit next to Apollo.

"Apollo, my son, I'm sorry, Daddy did not mean at all -" Phoenix said, and put his hand on Apollo's shoulder.

Suddenly Apollo glared at Phoenix with his eyes full of anger and hatred.

"Don't touch me! I hate you, Dad! I HATE YOU!" Apollo screamed, then ran.

"Hey, Apollo, wait!" Shouted Phoenix, Edgeworth, and Maya. They chased Apollo, when all of a sudden ...

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHH !"

"APOLLOOOOOOO !"

A car crashed into Apollo's small body, knocking Apollo into the air and falling to the ground.

"NO! APOLLO! SON! TALK TO DADDY!" Shouted Phoenix hysterically.

"PLEASE CALL THE AMBULANCE! PLEASE! IMMEDIATELY!"

Edgeworth called the ambulance, and a few minutes later, the ambulance arrived. They brought Apollo to Hope Hospital.

At the hospital, Phoenix can't stop crying and blaming himself, while Edgeworth and Maya are still in shock. Phoenix is very afraid he will lose his son too. Oh God, thought Phoenix, he scream inwardly. Are you going to take my son too, after you take my wife?

After waiting for almost three hours, Doctor Hope approached all of them.

"How? How's my son?" Phoenix asked frantically.

Doctor Hope sighed. "Mr. Wright, I'm really sorry."

"What do you mean, Doctor? My son is died?!"

Doctor Hope shook his head.

"No, he's alive, thank goodness. But he's lost his eyesight."

"You mean he's blind now?" Phoenix cried.

"Yes." Whispered Doctor Hope, and nodded.

Phoenix could not take it anymore. He ruffles his hair and cries in silence. Edgeworth hugged him, and Maya stroked his back.

"Nick, you must be strong," Maya whispered.

"My son is blind, Maya, and this is all my fault!" Shouted Phoenix.

"If you want to see it, you can see your son now. He'll wake up in 5 minutes."

"OK. Come on, we'll see him."

Phoenix, Edgeworth, and Maya step into Apollo's room. Phoenix ran towards Apollo, kissed Apollo's hands and hair. "I'm sorry, my son. Forgive me."

Apollo slowly opened his eyes. "Dad?"

"Yes, my son, it's me."

"Why is everything dark, Dad? I can't see anything! Dad!" Apollo screamed, crying, making Phoenix's heart feel very painful.

"Apollo ..." Phoenix does not know what to say.

"Dad, am I blind? DAD! I WON'T TO BE BLIND!" Apollo screamed and crying again. Phoenix embraced Apollo to calm him down, but to no avail. Now Apollo wriggles and tries to throw anything.

"Apollo, my son, Dad please calm down, son, Dad can't bear to see you like this," Phoenix whispered softly, saw his son like that broke his heart.

"I'll call the doctor," said Edgeworth and left the room. A few minutes later, Doctor Hope came and gave a tranquilizer to Apollo. Apollo finally fell asleep again.

"Doctor, is there no way to heal my son? I beg you, Doctor!" Phoenix said in a hoarse voice.

"There's one way, but it's too risky, Mr. Wright."

"And what is that?"

"Your son will be healed again only if someone is willing to donate eye's cornea that matches with his eyes."

"All right, Doctor. I will donate my eye's cornea to my son." Said Phoenix, making Edgeworth and Maya dumbfounded.

"Wright, are you crazy? If you donate your eye's cornea, you will be blind, and your career as a lawyer will end!"

"That's right, Nick! Is there no other way, Doctor? "

"Unfortunately, no. Eye's cornea donor is the only way. Mr. Wright, if you really want to donate your eye's cornea to your son, then we have to carry out some tests."

"All right, Doctor."

"Wright, are you sure? It's an eye surgery, Wright!" said Edgeworth.

"Yes, Edgeworth. I don't care if I'm blind if it's for my own son sake!" Answered Phoenix.