This chapter may be a bit confusing. Sorry if I mess up the judicial system. Going on what I have see on TV.
I do not own Psych.
"How does the defendant, Kelly Harvester, Plea?" The Judge asked from his podium.
"Not guilty. Why would I plea Guilty to something I didn't do?" Kelly Harvester shouted from his wheelchair. Months had passed since he had last been seen, being ressesitated on live television then being taken to the hospital. His reliease date just happened to be the date of his trial. Time seemed to pass unbarably slow for everyone in the room, but mostly for Witness 4, Juliet O'hara.
"Will witness 1 take the stand." Henry was vowed in and placed accordingly, then they started badgering him.
"Was Kelly Harvester seen actually laying a hand on Shawn Spencer?" The loud voice cut through Juliet's soul. she spun her engagement ring on her finger nervously. The tears right on the verge of falling, stayed where they were, even though she wanted to loose it on the man sitting across the courtroom from her.
"No, he was not seen laying a phisical hand on Shawn, but he did..."
"Just answer the questions given, Mr. Spencer."
"Yes, sir."
"Shawn Spencer knew Mr. Jeff Harvester, am I correct?"
"He had seen him once or twice but didn't know that was his name."
"Did Kelly or Jeff Harvester mislead Mr. Shawn Spencer about thier identities in any way?" Juliet dug her nails into her leg and tried not to scream.
"Yes."
"On what occassion?" The man asked quietly.
"Kelly Harvester told Shawn that he was fifteen." Henry grunted.
"And how would this effect anything?"
"Shawn knew Kelly Harvester. Kelly would have been eighteen , which he is, so in telling Shawn he was fifteen he hid who he actuelly was."
"But is it a crime to want to be younger than you really are?"
"No. It is not."
"Did you, Mr. Spencer, see Kelly Harvester, shoot Shawn Spencer?"
"I... No."
"Who did shoot Shawn Spencer?"
"I... did not see." Henry rubbed his eyes. The questions went on for hours, it seemed. Henry was worn by the time they let him go.
"We call witness 2." Juliet thought she would explode as Gus took the stand. His questions were much the same to Henry's. Only a few things changed based on Gus' role in the ordeal. When Gus finally stepped down Juliet sighed. One more witness then it was her turn. She had been in a lot of courtrooms to testify, but never over something like this. Having Lassiter testify before her always calmed her down. She acted proffessional when she was up there but felt like a child who was being repromanded.
"Detective Carlton Lassiter. You saw the footage of Mr. Shawn Spencer being attacked in the days leading up to your own attack. Do you recall being called out by the defendant?"
"Yes." Carlton nodded.
"And how was it you were called out?"
" I recieved a phone call at the station. From our anonymous tipline."
"Anonymous. Meaning?"
"We are not to know who calls us or prosecute them because of any tips given." Carlton sighed.
"So what did the call consist of?"
"I said, 'This is Lassiter.' and a distorted voice told me, ' I have the cavilian. If you want him alive you need to come out of the police department. Let's keep this between us.' And then I dropped the phone."
"Then What did you do?"
"I ran from the building alone and found a hooded figure out front. He was armed and so i unholstered my weapon."
"You have been know for excessive discharge of your weapon."
"I have."
"Why did you not discharge?"
"he was speaking to me."
"What did he say?"
"That he knew where to find Shawn Spencer. he actually referred to him as ' The Psychic '."
"So he did not Say he knew the location of Shawn Spencer?"
"No he did not."
"So this might or might not have been part of the ongoing investigation?"
"correct. I followed my gut to a dead end."
"Thank you. Defense rests." Juliet's breath caught in her chest.
"Would witness 4 come to the stand?" She hesitantly stood up and walked over to the stand. She didn't know what happened. She was in a daze. she went blank as she went through the swear and being seated and even the first question.
"Detective Juliet O'hara, Were you dating the victim, Shawn Spencer?"
"Yes."
"Were you having sex with the victim?" the suited man asked.
"Objection!" Was shouted across the courtroom. Juliet felt her face go hot.
"Detective, would you say your judgement was at all impared during this investigation?"
"No, it was not. I was clear in the head at all times."
"So seeing your biyfriend, uh, fiance." He nodded at her ring which she covered with her other hand," didn't rattle you at all. Make you feel defensless and scared?"
"Everyone gets scared." She smiled. he slammed his hand on the desk.
"Is that why you discharged your weapon on three people without hesitation, inclueding Defendant Harvester?"
"Yes. Each person that I discharged..." He interupted her with another slap to the desk. The Judge grunted.
"So you were scared and fired without a second thought?"
"I gave them warning."
"And what was your warning, Detective?"
"For Mr. Larry Harvester I said,' don't move' and he made to run at me. I shot his kneecap. then I ran after..." He interupted her again.
'Did you know this was Larry Harvester?"
"No, I did not."
"then how did you even know he was one of the ones needed to be shot?"
"I didn't. I gave him warning and he did not take that warning."
"So continue." The man smiled at her.
"then I ran after Jeff Harvester who had followed Shawn Spencer outside."
"Did you discharge on him?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"He was dead when I got out of the house."
"Then you proceeded to shoot Kelly Harvester?"
"No, I did not. I ran after him..."
"Right out of your shoes?"
"Yes. I was in heels so as I ran I kicked them off. I ran and shouted that he stop or i would shoot."
"Can you tell your exact words?"
"Stop! Stop or I will shoot!" She shouted, then blushed.
"What made you believe this was your suspect?"
"I had a prinout of his photo ID from school."
"Did you take this out to examine if this was the right kid and not just a kid running because he heard gunshots?"
"No I did not."The man gave a meaningful glance at the jury.
"Continue."
"Then he turned around and called me by name."
"Let me stop you there. I have a copy of your statement here. Can you read this section aloud for me." He handed her the paper and she recognised her handwriting.
"Certainly. ' As I held my gun Kelly Harvester complied by putting his hands up and turning to face me. I lowered my weapon and moved my finger off the trigger. As he turned he smiled and said,Detective Juliet O'Hara. Been a very long time, in a strange voice. I knew at this point he was Kelly Harvester who I had met years ago. I whispered his name, unsure of myself,he said, Why yes, you remembered. i informed him that I had to arrest him for the murder of his father, Jeff Harvester, then he took a step. A smile then spread across his face as he added, Oh, and Leane Harvester, to my earlier comment. I informed him that he was only seven at the time of his mother's murder and it was not his fault. At this point he replied, It was her own fault. She was a bitch."
Juliet heard a collective gasp around the room. She looked up and the man in the suit motioned for her to continue.
"He had moved closer when I was not looking and I warned him to take a step back. he started to recite my report on the murder of his mother. He knew it in great detail and told me I had made a mistake of some sort. He talked fast and I did not catch all of what he said. To calm him I told him to stop talking and that he was delusional." She heard the man hit the desk again.
"You told Kelly Harvester that he was delusional."
" I did what I had to to calm down an angry teenager that was taller than myself and in a rage."
"So you believed you were in danger?"
"In some ways I did. He could have easily overtaken me , if i had et my guard down."
'And did you?"
"no, I did not."
"Read more."
Juliet nodded, frustrated now," Then he went into a story about his mother's death. He knew details that only the killer and the corroner would know. He explained how he had kicked his mother and when she hit back he stabbed her. He did mention abuse of both himself and his father. in his own words he said, I finally lost it. Tired of what she did to us, I took out a knife and stabbed her in the back. Over and over. I just kept stabbing and as she lay bleeding and begging me i started to kick her and it felt so good. Then we left. If Shawn Spencer had left us alone no one would have known that I killed her. When he called me a coward then he revieled that mom had been unfaithful and that scum Erik was sent to jail for my beautiful work... I became angry and he was able to find us. We would be gone but no. I needed revenge for him finding us and ruining my life. When he took another step I raised my weapon again."
"He stepped forward again?"
"Yes."
"Hadn't you already warned him not to take another step?"
"I had said to step back."
"So he did not know this last step was not what you wanted?"
"He did not until I said , Back up, Kelly, Last warning. I ahd barely understood what he said at the time but now it makes sense. He killed Lieane Harvester."
"Then what happened?"
"Kelly Harvester shouted,Now, he is going to die thinking that he was the reason I died! and took a step at me. I shot his knee and he jumped up at me. I stumbled back away from him and shot once more. He fell to the ground. I checked his pulse and stayed with him until another officer could take charge then I went to Shawn and his father."
"What happened then?"
"I proposed!" A loud, very welcome voice, belonging to Shawn Spencer, rang through the courtroom. Henry Spencer was wheeling him down the isle. She couldn't help but smile. He had bandages around his chest and arm, barely visible under his shirt but he was looking healthy, even sporting the black eye. Juliet caught a glimpse of Kelly. His face contorted in anger. He clenched and unclenched his fists. He was mad that Shawn Lived.. She felt nothing but joy.
"This is a courtroom. Who might you be?" The Judge asked.
"Shawn Spencer. Ready to testify."
"Defense rests." Then the judge motioned that Juliet was relieved, she jumped off the stand and went to hug Shawn. She sat in his lap on the wheelchair as he was wheeled forward.
"The State calls witness Shawn Spencer to the stand."
