Finally the day for Frank's testimony came, and to his relief it was short. He described how he'd pulled out his gun, been stabbed, and left on the floor to die. He told of the few hazy times he'd awoke to see Jay helping him, and that Jay had flipped the car to save them. When the judge asked the Defender if he wanted to cross-examine, the lawyer said no; an answer that received murmurs from the courtroom. Apparently even Capone's own lawyer knew that it was a waste of time to ask Frank anything; Capone was guilty, without a doubt.

"Will the defendants please stand," the judge said.

Artie and Jay both stood, as one of the jurors handed the judge a piece of paper.

"Arthur Capone, you have been found guilty," said the judge, after a mere glace at the paper. "For armed robbery and attempted murder of a Federal Agent. You are hereby ordered to serve 8-10 years for the robbery. As for the attempted murder of Agent Donovan…" he removed his glasses and fixed a fierce stare at Artie. "It was said that when you found out who he was, you were quite happy that he was your victim. In my book, that conveys intent. You would not let him go, which makes it obvious that you intended for him to die. If he had, that would make this a murder charge, not attempted murder. Therefore, we all here think you deserve the ultimate penalty. For the attempted murder of Agent Donovan—not to mention kidnapping him and Mr. Shaw—you are ordered to serve 50 years."

The courtroom erupted in whispers of surprise—but obvious approval—at the stiff sentence.

Artie glared at the judge, silently.

"These terms are to be served consecutively, not concurrently." The judge banged his gavel. "Order!"

The room hushed down.

"Jay DiGiorno, you have been found guilty for attempted robbery, as was your intention in the beginning of the situation."

Jay hung his head.

"However," the judge went on. "You did not take the hostages, and you did not stab Agent Donovan. Rather, you turned around and tried to help instead, ultimately being the one to stop Mr. Capone, saving the lives of both Mr. Donovan and Mr. Shaw."

Jay raised his head a little, nodding. Out of the corner of his eye he could see Artie glaring at him, now.

"Your penalty, Mr. DiGiorno…" the judge smiled. "Probation for one year. I trust that you won't get into anymore trouble, after this harrowing experience?"

Jay smiled back. "No, your honor, I swear."

The courtroom murmured yet again, happily.

The judge banged his gavel. "Court dismissed."

Frank and his team stood.

"Wow," Cody said. "Artie got 60 years!"

"That's considered life," said Alex. "Since he's nearly 40 I think."

They saw Frank walking towards the front, and followed after him.

"Wait!" Frank called out to the policeman who was taking Jay out.

When the officer saw who it was, he complied.

Jay smiled when he saw Frank coming towards him. "Mr. Donovan! I am so glad you're alive!" The statement sounded silly to him, but there was no other way to really say it.

Frank smiled back. "So am I."

Jay laughed, but the officer suddenly took his arm and moved him over as Artie was led past them.

Artie had a look on his face that would give a person nightmares. He was prevented from saying anything by a shove given by the officer leading him out, propelling him forward, and out the side door.

Jay sighed, and looked back to Frank.

Frank ignored Artie, smiling at Jay instead. "I wanted to thank you for saving my life."

Jay shrugged, humbly. "I didn't do that, the doctors did. I'm glad they succeeded."

Frank could see a Sergeant beckoning to the officer who was patiently waiting for Frank and Jay to finish their conversation. Frank held out his hand to Jay.

Jay went to take it, but then hesitated, as he was still wearing cuffs.

"Don't worry, you'll have those off in no time," Frank told him.

Jay nodded, and managed to shake Frank's hand anyway. As he was led out, he turned and smiled again, before disappearing out the door.

"Caught in the middle."

Frank turned at Monica's voice, to see that she was behind him with Alex, Cody and Jake behind her.

"Not only were you caught in the middle of the robbery," she continued. "But Jay was caught in the middle of you and Artie."

Frank nodded. "Very true."

They were all quiet as they walked out of the courthouse, until Cody—influenced by his stomach—spoke.

"Anyone want pizza?"

Frank looked at him, quizzically. "Pizza? At 10 in the morning?"

Cody shrugged. "Seeing Jay made me want pizza."

They all looked at him like he was crazy. "Why?" Jake asked.

"Did you all hear his last name? DiGiorno."

They all laughed at that, shaking their heads at Cody's crazy sense of humor.

"I think I learned something from this," Jake said.

"What's that?" Frank asked.

"I'm using the bank's drive-through from now on. How about you?"

Frank nodded, with a smile. "Definitely. Most definitely."

THE END

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