Ah, the final trial, meaning…the story is nearing the ending point. Don't worry, there still will be something after the trial, but after that, Objection! will end. I'll wait a week before doing the sequel, so I hope you guys enjoy the rest of the chapters.

Phoenix awoke on the couch. After taking Maya back to the office after she was nearly murdered, Phoenix collapsed on the couch. Remembering he had a trial to go to, Phoenix went to the bathroom, showered, then went to go eat breakfast. Phoenix figured that Maya wouldn't want to go to the trial after what had happened last night, so he didn't wake her up. While eating his cereal, Phoenix heard someone enter the bathroom. Not thinking anything of it, Phoenix continued to eat his cereal. After eating, Phoenix was collecting notes from his office when he heard a knock on his door. "Come in!" The door opened, revealing Maya in the doorway. "Maya! I thought you were still asleep."

"Trying to leave without me?"

"Figured you weren't up to going to the trial after what happened last night."

Maya smirked. "Nick, I'm not that helpless. Now, let's go win a trial!"

Phoenix grinned. Packing up the last of his things, Phoenix left the office with Maya, flagged down a taxi, and went to the courthouse.

After entering the courthouse, Phoenix was in the defendant's lobby when Stacy was escorted into the room. "Mr. Wright! How do you feel about today?"

"Honestly…I don't know. Your fate all depends on the choice of a certain person."

"Who would that be?"

"You'll see. Don't worry, I'll put up a fight even if he won't testify."

Stacy didn't look reassured. After waiting several minutes, the bailiff told Phoenix it was time to begin the trial. Here goes nothing!

The chatter from the crowd was suppressed by the banging of the judge's gavel. "Court is now in session for the trial of Stacy Cluman."

"The prosecution is ready to roll, herr judge."

"The…defense is ready, your honor."

"Mr. Wright, in the last session, I told you to find evidence supporting your claim that George Harty is, in fact, related to Jonathan Crinkle. Have you found the evidence necessary?"

"…sort of, your honor."

"Sort of?"

"You see, I didn't find any physical evidence."

"Hah, as I figured, Herr Wright, you have nothing to back you up! A good guitarist always has a back-up guitar. So should a lawyer have back-up evidence."

Why must every analogy he gives has to be about guitars?

"OBJECTION! Instead of physical evidence, I have a witness…if he wants to testify."

"If he…wants to testify?"

"…yes, your honor."

"Mr. Wright! This court will not tolerate this! If he is able to testify, let him testify now."

"Your honor…I don't know…you see…"

"Are you telling me that your witness isn't ready?"

"…yes, your honor."

The judge shook his head. "Mr. Wright…I'm afraid you just set a record for the shortest court ever."

"What do you mean, your honor?"

"I mean I am ready to deliver my verdict."

WHAT!? No…she's innocent…I know she is!

"Herr Wright, I thought you would have been more of a challenge. It appears I was wrong."

No…NO!

"The court finds the defendant, Stacy Cluman, gu—"

"Hold it!"

Phoenix looked to the entrance of the courtroom, to see Jonathan walking up. "Your honor, I'm ready to testify."

"Testify?"

Phoenix slammed on his desk. "Your honor, this is my witness! He will prove beyond a doubt who George Harty really is!"

"How so, Mr. Wright?"

"My witness is none other than Jonathan Crinkle himself!"

The crowd erupted into chatter, then was silenced by the judge. "Order! Order! Mr. Wright, you may call your witness."

"…uh…he's already there, your honor."

"Oh…sorry, out of habit."

Please tell me handing down guilty verdicts isn't a habit…

"Name and occupation."

"Jonathan Crinkle…and I don't have an occupation."

The judge looked shocked. "What do you mean you don't have an occupation?"

"I live in Kurain Village. The culture there…revolves around women. There isn't anything I do there."

"I see…very well, please testify about George Harty."

"Georgy Harty is not his real name. His real name is Gary Crinkle. He helped me hide a body several years ago and blackmailed me into trying to kill Maya Fey."

"I…I can't believe it. Your cross-examination Mr. Wright."

"George Harty is not his real name—"

"Hold it! When did he change his name?"

"Actually, his name is still Gary. George Harty is just an alias he uses."

"I see…

"His real name is Gary Crinkle—'

"Hold it! Are you positive that's his real name?"

"…I don't think that requires an answer."

Oops, should have asked a better question.

"He helped me hide a body several years ago—"

"Hold it! Why are you saying this now?"

"That's because I'm tired of him bossing me around. I haven't been able to walk freely ever since then. Releasing this will regain my life."

"I see. Please continue witness."

"He blackmailed me into trying to kill Maya Fey—"

"Hold it! However, you stopped trying to do that!"

"That may be true, but I know what I almost did. If it wasn't for you…I don't know if I had the guts to do it, but you saved her from me, from my brother."

The judge slammed his gavel. "It seems we can accurately say that George Harty is Gary Crinkle."

"OBJECTION! Herr Wright, what exactly did this cross-examination prove?"

"That the witness wasn't Goerge Harty."

"Exactly. The only thing it proved was perjury, nothing else."

"OBJECTION! Do you even remember the reason why we called him up to begin with?"

"Of course, it was your delusional tactic to casting doubt on Carly Martinez's testimony."

Phoenix shook his head. "Which it did."

"What?"

"You see, 'George Harty' was lying, casting his whole testimony into doubt. Since his testimony is in doubt, Carly's claim that she knew who Maya was because of him was also thrown into doubt."

"NO!"

The judge slammed his gavel. "Bailiff, bring back Carly Martinez into the courtroom."

Soon, Carly stood at the witness stand. She still didn't put her make-up on correctly, but her shirt was put on properly, and she straightened her hair. "Ms. Marinez, your claim that the security guard told you about Maya just doesn't work out. I'm afraid that your testimony about how you knew Maya is therefore thrown out."

"What!? This can't be!"

"It would seem that you are guilty of perjury…and of attempted murder. However, another court date will be set for you later. Bailiff, please arrest Ms. Martinez and put her in—"

"OBJECTION!" Phoenix looked at Klavier, who looked as surprised as he was. Looking around, Phoenix saw Kelsey Pills, the witness from the first day, walk angrily to the witness stand.

"I can't believe that you did this Jonathan!"

"Kelsey…you, just like Gary, are sick and twisted."

"Sick and twisted eh? Well, we'll see about that…in court."

"What do you mean?"

"Your honor, I'm here to testify that Carly didn't commit perjury or attempted murder!"

"W…WHAAT?!"

The crowd erupted. The judge couldn't control them, so declared a ten minute recess.

And that ends the chapter. I know, that's one chapter closer to the end of the story, but it had to be done. Please don't forget to review and thanks for reading. Oh, and if any of you guys wants to add one of my characters to your fanfic, just pm me and I'll probably give you permission.