A/N: This chapter is a little short but it's better to have something to read than nothing. Enjoy!!

Chapter 10: Trial Part 2

"Ms. James, how long was you dating Mr. Stabler?" Kathy's lawyer asked.

"It's Mrs. and about two and half years." Stephanie replied

"In those two years has Mr. Stabler ever hit you?"

"No."

"When was the first time he hit you?"

"The day he dumped me."

"Why'd did he hit you?"

"I don't know, but ever since Olivia came around he's acted different."

"Who is Olivia?"

"His new girlfriend."

"So you think she's a bad influence on him?" Kathy's lawyer questioned.

"Yes."

"Would you agree that Lizzie should live with her mother?"

"Yes, I don't think it is safe for her to live with her father and his girlfriend."

"Thank you Mrs. James. Nothing further." He said and took his seat.

Tiffany glanced down at the pictures of Stephanie's bruises one more time and then rose from her chair and walked over to the stand. "Mrs. James," Tiffany said emphasizing the Mrs. "Did you love my client?"

"Yes."

"Do you think he loved you too?"

"Yes…I don't know. We haven't had sex in over 4 months."

"When did you get married?" Tiffany asked switching directions.

"A week after Elliot broke it off with me."

"For someone who loved someone else you sure did jump into another relationship pretty quick. Any normal person would have waited a couple of months before jumping into another relationship let alone marriage. So why did you?" Tiffany inquired.

"I knew I loved my husband and I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him."

"How long have you known your husband?"

"A couple of months."

"How did you meet him?"

"Through a friend."

"Mrs. James are you pregnant?"

"Umm yes."

"Who's the father?"

"Elliot."

"And how many months are you?"

"Almost 3." Stephanie said.

Tiffany glanced at Kathy's lawyer and smirked. "Mrs. James, how is it possible for that child that you are carrying to be Mr. Stabler's when you said you haven't had sex with him in 4 months?"

"Uh…I…" Stephanie said flabbergasted.

"Why would you lie and say its Mr. Stabler's?" Tiffany questioned but gave no time for Stephanie to answer. "Isn't it true that the only reason you were going to marry him was for the money?"

"No I…"

"You never loved him. It was all for the money. You were going to marry him and then divorce him so that he would have nothing left, but your plan was ruined when Olivia came into the picture and he started directing all his attention to her." Tiffany said raising her voice. "He never hit you, your bruises was self inflicted."

"No they weren't, he caused them." Stephanie replied and Tiffany retrieved back to her desk and picked up the folder with the pictures.

"Mrs. James, Mr. Stabler couldn't have caused these bruises." Tiffany said pulling out a picture and showing the bruises to Stephanie. "If you look closely at the bruises you can see a ring mark. Mrs. James will you hold up your ring finger?"

Stephanie slowly raised her hand.

"That is an exact match and Mrs. James you have been lying this whole time." Tiffany said walking back to her seat.

"Mr. Pucket made me." Stephanie said referring to Kathy's lawyer. "He said he would pay me if I helped him win this case."

"She's lying!" Mr. Pucket yelled getting out of his seat.

"Sit down Mr. Pucket before I have you removed from this court room." The judge said and Mr. Pucket complied. "We will continue after a 10 minute recess."

"After viewing all of the evidence I have made my decision. Mr. Pucket, I must say that I am ashamed of you and how you have acted in this court room." The judge said. "You can expect your license will be suspended. Mr. Stabler, I can see that you truly love your daughter and that you are more than capable of taking care of her, that's why I grant custody of Elizabeth Anne Stabler to Elliot Stabler. Court is adjourned."

A/N: This story is coming to an end and I hope you enjoyed it so far!!!