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Chapter 10

Date: 17th June 2026, 11:45

Location: Hicfield Clinic, California

The 4 of them walked up the corridor leading to Phoenix's room. Emma knocked on the door before going in. Miles was sitting beside Phoenix in the visitor's chair, while Phoenix was still lying in bed. Emma smiled.

"Hey Nicki, Miles, everything good?" She asked, sitting down at the end of Phoenix's hospital bed, carefully avoiding his injured foot. Phoenix smiled at her widely, while Miles gave her a small half smile.

"Yeah, I should be alright to be discharged tomorrow." Phoenix said. "But how's your investigation going?" The 4 of them took turns in telling the 2 men what had gone on during their morning. Emma covered Trucy's mouth with her hand whenever she tried to tell them about her and Liam sharing a bed. After they had finished talking, Phoenix spoke up.

"I never knew you knew Klavier Gavin Emma." He said. Emma crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow.

"Did I never tell you? I taught him for a while when I was working in his law school in Germany." Emma shrugged. "He's alright, as long as he's away from his brother…" Emma trailed off and narrowed her eyes. The 3 older men did the same causing Apollo and Trucy to look at them slightly confused. After a couple of minutes, Apollo spoke up.

"Do you not like Mr Gavin then?" He asked. Emma snorted and looked over at him. Her slight glare caused him to take a step back.

"That is a very big understatement." She said, chuckling darkly. "We have a…" She cocked her head to the side and smirked slightly. "Mutual hatred for each other I suppose." Apollo just nodded his head slowly. The mood had darkened considerably. Trucy broke the silence.

"So Auntie Emma, did you know that Prosecutor Gavin is a rock star?" She said. Emma looked over at her and her face lightened up as she chuckled quietly.

"Yes I did, how do you think I gave him the nickname 'Rocky'?" She asked, smiling at her before looking to the side and spoke quietly. "As long as Amy doesn't know that I know him personally, I should be fine." Liam heard the comment and chuckled before covering it up with a cough when Emma glared in his direction. Trucy cocked her head to the side in confusion.

"Who is 'Amy' Auntie Emma?" She asked. Emma sighed and crossed her legs.

"Amy is a friend of mine from Collage, we were in the same flat. She is a huge," Emma then put her hands out, about a metre apart. "HUGE Gavinners fan." She put her hands down and shook her head. "She would kill me if she knew I knew the lead singer personally." Trucy nodded. The silence continued on until Miles cleared his throat.

"Well I suggest that you go and talk to your client about what you have found out." He said. Emma nodded her head and stood up.

"Yes, I agree that we should make a move." She turned to face her brother. "See you later okay?" Then she walked over to him and gave him a quick hug before whispering in his ear. "And try to behave." When she pulled back, Phoenix was staring at her, wide eyes, mouth open and red cheeks. Emma tossed head back and laughed loudly before saluting him and walked out the room, Liam, Apollo and Trucy in tow.

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Date: 17th June 2026, 12:45

Location: Detention Centre, California

They arrived in the visitation room, Wocky already there. Apollo showed him the medical report they had found in the office. Wocky admitted that he had met Alita as a patient and their relationship went on from there. Emma showed him the sandals and Wocky told them that they were the sandals he bought Alita. Emma glanced at Liam and they nodded in confirmation.

"Okay thanks for the information Mr Kitaki." Emma said and motioned for the other to follow her leave. "Let's head back to the clinic." She told them and off they went.

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Date: 17th June 2026, 13:15

Location: Mr Eldoon's House, California

They walked over to Mr Eldoon's house, with the medical chart in Emma's hand.

"Hey, how's the investigation going?" Eldoon asked the gang. Emma smiled.

"It's going well so far." She said, before holding out the medical chart to him. "Would it be possible for you to look at this chart? I think I have an idea of what it says but I would like a second opinion from someone who is familiar with medical charts." Eldoon smiled and took the chart. As he read through it he frowned.

"Well this basically says that the patient is all but dead. The bullet in his heart," He said, looking up at the others, taking his hat off. "Any movement of that bullet could mean the end of his life." He said. Emma frowned and nodded before taking the medical chart back.

"That's what I thought…" She murmured. Then something hit her and she looked up suddenly. She turned to the others. "Wait, if he was at deaths door, why would Alita agree to marry him if she knew he was as good as dead? Why would she not ask for an operation to be done?" She asked. The others had no answer. Emma sighed. "I think we are done for the day. Let's go and grab something to eat and go through what we have so far. Everyone agreed and headed off once again.

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Date: 17th June 2026, 17:00

Location: Wright Anything Agency, California

Emma, Liam, Apollo and Trucy were sat around the agency, looking at everything they had to do with the case. It had been a long day. Liam had gone out to grab them some dinner and they were just trying to understand how all the evidence linked together. Emma suddenly sighed and dropped the file she was reading to her side. She was upside down on the sofa once again.

"I have a good idea of what happened, so I say we should relax and wait until tomorrow to see what happens." She said. The others agreed.

"So what is the arrangement for tomorrow then Emma?" Apollo asked as he stood up and stretched. Emma cocked her head before answering.

"You and I will be at the bench. Trucy and Liam can go to the gallery to watch." She said, seeing Trucy pout in the corner of her eye. "Hey I didn't imitate a kidnapper in court using Mr Hat now did I?" Trucy frowned but nodded and went to her room. Emma got up from her position on the couch and faced Apollo. "Are you okay with that?" She asked. Apollo nodded and headed towards the door before stopping and turning back to Emma.

"That's fine but would that mean you're my legal aid or…" He trailed off. Emma cocked her head once again, with her left hand on her waist and her right under her chin, tapping her cheek with her index finger.

"I could be you temporary – stand in – mentor." She said, grinning at him. Apollo frowned.

"What?" He asked.

"Well, my qualification as a defense attorney is recognised in the state of California so I wouldn't really be recognised as a legal assistant and we haven't said we will co-council so…" She trailed of and leant towards Apollo with hands on hips. "That would be okay, ja?" She asked, in a German accent. This caused Apollo to blush and murmur his agreement before rushing out of the office. Emma laughed as she stood up. Liam went up beside her and threw an arm round her shoulders. Emma leant into him.

"Was that really necessary?" He asked, trying to stifle his laughter. Emma however giggled out load.

"It's funny to see his face go bright red. He so has a crush on Rocky. Awr, poor Polly." She said, pouting and flickering her eye lids quickly, as to show she felt sorry for Apollo. This caused Liam to laugh out loud. Emma giggled along with him. After a couple of minutes they calmed down and sat on the sofa, Liam sat properly while Emma lay her head on his lap. "Let's see what will happen tomorrow." Emma said as she closed her eyes. Liam smirked and started stroking Emma's hair.

"Yeah, let's." He replied.

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