DISCLAIMER
Supernatural belongs to the WB, which will soon be the CW. I only own characters you don't recognize. And I know the length of the trial is unrealistic as well as a bit stilted and I apologize, but it's necessary for the story.
Though no one had noticed him, Chad had been in the courtroom and had seen and heard everything. He blew out a breath. He didn't know what to do. Sam was the only witness left and from what his older brother had said, he couldn't do it alone. But could he really sit in that courtroom and tell everyone what had happened to him two years ago. Presently, Sam came out and joined his father and brother.
"What is it? What's wrong?" he questioned, seeing his family's expression.
"Sammy, I'm afraid I have some bad news, Kiddo," John stated.
"What are you talking about?" Sam wondered. Oh, no. Please don't tell me she's gonna win, he thought frantically. He looked from his father, to his brother, and then to his lawyer.
"Sam, Mark and Randy have refused to testify any further. And since the case would be stronger with more than one witness..." Kevin trailed off.
"So that's it? She's won? I went through all this for nothing?" Sam asked angrily.
"Sam, I---" Kevin began.
"I'll talk," a voice interrupted the lawyer. Everyone turned to see Chad.
"Chad?" Sam gasped.
"She did it to me. I'll talk," Chad repeated.
"I'll go tell the judge and defense that we have another witness," Kevin declared. He went off to do so. Minutes later, they reconvened. Chad was sworn in and he gave his testimony. At the cross examination, Lars did his best to descredit the boy.
"You say my client molested you when you were in her history class two years ago," the man stated.
"That's right," Chad confirmed.
"If that's true, why'd you wait until now to speak up?" Lars wondered.
"I didn't know she was still doing it. I thought it had just been me. I was---hoping it was just me," Chad replied. After he was done, he was dismissed. Out in the hall, Kevin, Chad, and the Winchesters waited anxiously.
"What's taking them so long?" Sam wondered.
"Take it easy, Sam. I'm sure they'll be out soon," John assured. Sure enough, the jury was ready within minutes.
"Does the jury have a verdict?" the judge asked as the baliff was handed a piece of paper.
"Yes," the baliff answered.
"Well?" she queried.
"Guilty on all counts." Sam let out a relieved laugh and was swept into a hug by his father and brother.