Cracked Turnabout
Part One
by IscaMonkey
March 4th 8:47AM
Wright & Co Law Offices
Phoenix was awake and sitting at his desk organizing files. It was the only thing he could do these days. The city was relatively crime free. He and Maya hadn't taken up a case in at least a month. Speaking of that, where is Maya? 'Nick!' yelled a girlish voice. 'AH! Maya!' screamed Phoenix. Sure enough the girl standing behind him was Maya Fey. 'Don't scare me like that!' 'Sorry Nick, but you're just too easy! I couldn't help myself.' Maya confessed. 'Just wondering if you've had breakfast yet.' 'No, I haven't actually.' Realizing that Maya was going to suggest somewhere they could eat, then realizing she would ask him to pay, he said. 'Wait a minute...' 'There's a new place down the road, it has the best bacon toasties!' Maya said, excited. I knew it, and here comes the killer blow... 'Come on, Nick! On me!' Huh? Maya paying for food? When I'm around? 'Maya', Phoenix said, confused. 'Why? Why aren't you asking for me to pay?' 'Oh,' said Maya. 'I didn't know you wanted to.' Damn. She got me good with that one. 'Alright, I guess we can. There's not much to do around here anyway.' said Phoenix, disappointed that Maya had beaten him again. 'Yeah, it's kind of a bummer that we haven't had any cases. It's surprising that we've even been able to pay the rent!' said Maya. Yeah, about that rent... As they were about to leave, the phone rang. Let's just say that Maya got overexcited and ran to answer it, leaving Phoenix with a fist-shaped dent in his cheek. 'OW! What was that for?' questioned Phoenix. 'SSH! I'm on the phone.' replied Maya, whispering. She put the receiver to her ear and returned to her normal voice. 'Wright and Co. Law Offices. Maya Fey speaking. How can we be of assistance?' Maya listened carefully. Phoenix couldn't hear the other side of the conversation, but this is pretty much what he picked up. 'No, my name is Maya, not Mia. Mia... doesn't work here anymore.' I've heard her say that one before. 'No, she does not have an alternative number. She... didn't give us one.' 'No, wait! We're lawyers as well! Studied under Mia herself. We can take this case. Just tell us the details.' 'Ah ha... uh hmm... WHAT?' Uh oh, this doesn't seem good. Maya's used to hearing about murders before, but now I'm surprised, and I don't even know what she's hearing. 'Um... OK, we'll drop by the Detention Center soon. Goodbye.' Maya put the phone down in obvious shock. 'Well?' said Phoenix, curious. 'I guess it's a murder.' 'Yeah, you're right. The murder of a man named Jake Brash.' replied Maya. Jake Brash... hang on, where have I heard that name before? 'Anyway, the suspect is his current roommate, Frank Virgil.' said Maya. 'Mr. Virgil is being held at the Detention Center. He wanted Mia to represent him, but when I told him she wasn't here, he wouldn't listen to me and wanted to find her instead.' So that's what all that was about. 'So, I guess we should go down to the Detention Center and see him.' said Phoenix. 'I guess we should.' said Maya. Suddenly her eyes grew wider and she put her hands together. 'But first...' Uh oh. Phoenix let out a great sigh of defeat. 'Fine, let's go.' 'Yay!' said Maya. 'One of their bacon toasties for me!' Phoenix and Maya left the office with soon-to-be-filled stomachs and the possibility of their first case in a long time.
March 4th, 10:20AM
Detention Center
Phoenix and Maya arrived at the Detention Center shortly after a long breakfast just down the street from their office. Phoenix had to agree, those bacon toasties were the best. Phoenix walked over to a guard near the door. 'Excuse me, we believe a Mr. Frank Virgil is being held here.' he said to the guard. 'We are Phoenix Wright and Maya Fey, and we wish to talk to him.' 'Hmm.' replied the guard. 'I'll go find him for you.' 'Thank you.' replied Phoenix. And with that, the guard went through the door to search for the suspect. Phoenix and Maya took seats among the rows set out for people waiting. 'Um... Phoenix...' said Maya. 'Yes, Maya?' said Phoenix. 'When I mentioned the name of the victim,' 'Jake Brash?' 'Yes. You looked like the name made you think. Do you know him?' Maya asked, confused. 'Well, I can't picture where I've heard that name, but it is familiar. Maybe I'll remember as we get more information.' Phoenix replied. 'Oh, OK.' said Maya, disappointed that Phoenix couldn't give her information on the victim. Just at that moment, the guard Phoenix had previously talked to exited through the door. 'Phoenix Wright and Maya Fey?' called the guard. Phoenix and Maya stood up. 'Window seven please.' the guard told them. 'Your suspect is waiting.' Phoenix and Maya moved over to their designated window, but were admittedly surprised at what they saw. The man on the other side of the glass couldn't have been over 23 years old. He wore stylish, low rim glasses and had short brown hair with light curls. He wore a green striped shirt, ripped around the collar, probably after a scuffle with a police officer. Than again, this guy didn't look like the type to get into a fight. He looks like he might have just given himself up and complied. 'Um... Frank Virgil?' said Maya, innocently. 'Yes.' the man replied. His voice was calm and deep. 'Could you tell me Frank,' asked Phoenix. 'What is your relation to the victim?' 'Mr. Brash and I shared an apartment on the University campus.' 'So, are you a student?' asked Phoenix. 'Yes, a student of advanced chemistry. 3rd year.' 'OK, the question I'm going to ask is a serious one.' Phoenix looked at Frank with a serious but friendly demeanor. 'Did you kill Jake Brash?' Frank looked at Phoenix, hurt that he would be asked this question but also understanding. He looked at the two calmly and said, 'No. I would never murder my best friend.' Phoenix closed his eyes and took in Mr Virgil's answer. He looked Frank straight in the eye and then said 'I believe you. And I would be happy to represent you.' 'You will?' asked Frank. His eyes lit up. 'Good job, Nick!' said Maya, happy to be involved in a new case after so long. 'I think we'd better wait until tomorrow, because we don't know anything else, and more will be revealed as we go on.' 'Actually, Nick,' said Maya. 'I think it might be a good idea to visit Detective Gumshoe. He's probably investigating the case and might have an autopsy report. It might be useful for us.' 'That's a pretty good idea, Maya. Let's head to the station before we head home.' Phoenix turned to Frank. 'Frank, we're leaving now, but we'll see you tomorrow. And I promise, we will get you free and find the person who killed your roommate.' 'Thank you Mr Wright.' said Frank. 'We'll meet you in the defense lobby in the morning.' Phoenix said to Frank as he and Maya walked out.