Ben Matlock did all he could for his client, now it was in the hands of the jury. Ben and Amanda were waiting for the jury to deliver the verdict when they began talking.
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Amanda: Is it true, Marissa tried to frame me for that bastard's murder?
Ben: I can't be 100% certain. But yes, I think she did it. That's why she tried to hire me, figured that your hatred of me would impare your willingness to cooperate with me. I also think she asked a clerk to get us judge Snyder, she knew he was unlikely to grant bail to an alleged murderer. I also think that's how me and Julie recognized her. She was in the mental institution during dr Stein's trial, but we saw her pictures.
Amanda: That bitch. First she desecrates my child's corpse, then she pretends to be my friend, all while plotting to set me up. I hope she goes to prison for the rest of her life.
Ben: I spoke with Bob Brooks, he's a police officer who I trust. Bob has agreed to look for evidence pointing to Marissa, but my guess is she was too careful. Fortunately we just need to create reasonable doubt for you.
Amanda: Can I at least sue her?
Ben: You can, I don't think you should. Just do yourself a favor and cut her out of your life.
Amanda; I want her to pay.
Ben: I had hoped your anger would have died off by now, that five years was enough time to calm down.
Amanda: Do you expect me to forgive you for representing that butcher?
Ben: I don't think I did anything that needs forgiving, neither did dr Stein. He just tried to keep one tragedy from becoming two. What did you need Bridget's heart in her corpse for anyway?
Amanda: I deserved the chance to say goodbye to my child.
Ben: I don't agree with Marissa's choices, I also don't blame her for thinking you killed her son. I took this case because I thought that all the suffering has to end sometime. Maybe it was too little too late. When this is over, if you want to start something with her, just leave me out of it.
