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Erin Reagan was certain that Stephanie Rich murdered her former boyfriend Allen Lyle. She weighed all the evidence brought to her by Detective Eddie Jenko, and was able to establish a case that would convict the CUNY freshman for shooting Lyle outside his Manhattan apartment on a Friday evening in March.

The shooting took place at Lyle's reserved parking spot outside his apartment building. The murder weapon was recovered a few hundred feet away and was found to have Stephanie Rich's finger prints on it. Her finger prints were also found inside the victims BMW, where he was known to keep the weapon.

There had been a recent breakup that had proven to be somewhat contentious, resulting in the victim applying for a restraining order against the defendant.

As Jenko and Reagan walked the short distance back to the courthouse from their impromptu lunch the discussion hadn't been about the case. In fact, both women were oddly able to push thoughts of the murder trial to the backs of their minds for ninety minutes and just enjoy a casual lunch and good company. Unfortunately, recess was over now and it was time to get back to the real world.

"Do I need to stay here, in case you need me back on the stand?" asked Detective Jenko, whose testimony had concluded just before lunch.

"I don't think you'll have to testify any further. I know that I won't need you to unless the defense comes up with something unexpected." said Erin.

"In that case, I'm going to head back to the precinct," replied Jenko, "but don't forget, self defense class is Saturday Morning at 8:00 AM. Wear comfortable workout clothes."

"I'll be there," replied Reagan, "by the way, I'm going to owe you a steak after this trial, how does Friday work for you?"

"Friday is open for me." answered Eddie.

"I'll call you." promised Erin.

As Detective Jenko left the courtroom, the bailiff instructed the gallery members to stand as the judge entered and called the session to order. Immediately, the defense attorney called Allyson Creamer as the first witness for the defense. Erin smiled, slyly knowing that she would soon be springing the trap on the entire defense strategy. Springing the trap that Eddie Jenko had so skillfully laid out.

On the witness stand, Miss Creamer spun her story exactly as she had in the deposition that was provided to the DA's office. Her claim was that she and Stephanie Rich departed her parents Rosewood home on Friday afternoon for the drive to the family's vacation home in the Catskills. They arrived there shortly after 6:00 PM and remained there until Sunday afternoon, only going out for a daily hike and to bring in firewood.

The defense pointed out that the murder was committed between 9:00 and 9:30 on Friday night, making it impossible for Stephanie to have committed the crime.

There were other supporting questions and details supplied by the witness, and after about half an hour Erin was allowed to cross examine the witness.

"Ms. Creamer, where is your families cabin located?" asked Erin.

"In the Catskills, like I said." replied the obnoxious witness.

"Yes, I'm aware you said the Catskills," countered Erin, "but that answer is rather vague, after all the Catskills encompass more than 5000 square miles and several towns, like Kingston, Roxbury, Saugerties even Woodstock, so could you be a more specific about where in the Catskills this cabin is located?"

"Its in Woodland Valley." replied the young woman.

"So that would be near Phoenicia?" Asked Erin.

"Yes."

"What is the usual driving time from your parent's home in Rosewood to the Cabin."

"Around three or three and a half hours usually."

"And on the day in question was it an average drive?" she asked

"Yes, about three hours." she replied.

"And you are certain that this trip was taken on the same day that Allen Lyle was murdered, There is no chance you are confusing another trip you and Stephanie made?"

"No ma'am, as soon as we got back we heard about Allen being killed."

Having established a basis for her cross examination, Erin stepped back to her desk and retrieved a photograph printed from the security camera image.

"Ms. Creamer could you examine this photograph and tell the court if you will, if you recognize it as a photograph of you." said Erin, handing the 8x10 to the woman.

After looking at the photo for several seconds, she said, "It, looks like me."

"Yes, it does, but can you confirm that the photograph is you?"

"Yes, it is me." replied Allyson.

Handing another copy to the defense team, Erin smiled and said, "Your Honor, at this time I would like this photograph entered into evidence as prosecution exhibit 12."

"So ordered," replied the judge.

"Have you ever visited Caesars Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, Ms Creamer?" asked Erin

"Objection, relevance, your honor." shouted the defense counsel.

"Your Honor, I will show that the witness could not have been in the Catskill cabin on the night in question because she was at Caesars Resort in Atlantic City." countered Erin.

"Overruled," announced the Judge, "witness will answer."

"Yes, I have been there."

"I'll ask you again," began Erin, "and I urge you to remember that you are under oath, are you certain that this trip was taken on the same day that Allen Lyle was murdered?"

"No ma'am, I'm not certain when the trip to the mountains was."she replied.

"You were not with Stephanie Rich on the night Allen Lyle was murdered were you?" said Erin.

"No Ma'am."

"Prosecution has no other questions for this witness." said Erin.

As simply as that, Erin had completely demolished the defenses entire strategy. There were other witness that afternoon. Defense experts that tried to downplay the physical evidence, but none were any match for the prosecution. At the end of the day, the defense rested and the judge called for a recess until the following morning.

The next day held closing arguments, which were rather short considering the evidence, and the case was turned over to the jury. By the end of the day, there was a guilty verdict and Erin was on the phone with Eddie.

Eddie Jenko was sitting in an unmarked car with another detective when her cell phone buzzed. She recognized Erin's number, but didn't want to make the call sound personal, so she answered simply, "Jenko."

"Hey Eddie, can you talk?" said Erin.

"Hello, ADA Reagan." she began "no, I'm not busy, we're just sitting on a stakeout."

"So you aren't alone, I just wanted to let you know that the jury deliberated less than an hour and came back with a guilty verdict." said Erin.

"Oh that's great!" exclaimed Eddie, "What about the friend, Allyson Creamer, did she purger herself?"

"No," sighed Erin "I had to give her an opportunity to change her testimony and she did, so she dodged that charge. But that doesn't change Friday night, we're still going to Delmonico's. I'm was thinking I would pick you up at 7:30, if you'll just text me your address when you get a chance."

Not wanting to get into a discussion with someone else in the car, Eddie simply said, "I'll send that to you as soon as I can."

"Good," replied Erin, sounding almost giddy. "Oh, by the way, Nikki will be home from college on Friday to, do you mind if I bring her along?"

"Oh of course not, I have no problem with that at all." replied Eddie.

"Good, we'll talk again before Friday night, you stay safe, bye Eddie." said Erin.

"Thank you ADA Reagan, I will, you have a good day." replied Eddie.

Eddie was thrilled that Erin was obviously excited about seeing her on Friday, but she wondered about Nikki coming along. Could Erin be bringing her to act as a buffer, or did she want Eddie to meet her. The detective decided that she wouldn't be able to come to a conclusion about that question until Friday.