A / N: 1,200 views, wow! Honesty, when I decide to write this pairing, I did not expect to get any reviews, alerts, or favorites. The amount of this story views beyond my expectation and I'm very happy with it!
At first, I plan to make 'Jose' character only as a cameo, but I think I will give a shot to develop the story between him and Edgeworth. And I change Jose's age to make him fit better with this story.
You might think Edgeworth's recovery in this chapter isn't makes sense, but it's indeed happened to my friend who inspired me to write this story.
Okay, I think I'm too much babbling. I hope you enjoy this chapter, and happy reading :3
"J-Jose!" shouted Kay quietly. "M-miles react! His fingers move!"
"Continue to sing, Miss Faraday!" exclaimed Jose.
"Is it possible that you will love me forever, till death do us apart?
Not just a love for a moment, and then gone when the desire has ended
Is it possible, for an immortality love for us to becomes true?"
Kay then felt Edgeworth's finger trembling more firmly, while she continued to sing with louder voice. Edgeworth's hand rose slowly, then clasped Kay's hands tightly.
"MILES!" shouted Kay. "Miles, oh, Miles! Jose, he clasped my hands! Jose, can you please call a doctor?"
"Of course, Miss Faraday!" Jose then ran out of the ICU and returned again with Doctor Leona.
"Doctor Leona!" said Kay. "He reacted! He reacted! I sang in his ears, and he clasped my hands!"
Dr. Leona raised her eyebrows in disbelief. "How can it be ...?" She asked. It doesn't make sense to Dr. Leona, a patient in a coma for 5 months due to fall out of the burning building reacts just after listening to someone sing. Dr. Leona then approached Edgeworth's bed.
"Sorry, Miss Faraday, could you take off your hands from Mr. Chief Prosecutor's hands for a moment? I must examine him—"
"Alright, Doctor," Kay then pulled her hand slowly from Edgeworth's hands. What a surprised to Kay, as Edgeworth's hand clasped her hand tighter, as he's forbid Kay to release her grip. Then, Edgeworth's gray eyes began to reappear from under his eyelids.
Edgeworth finally wakes up from his 5 months long sleep.
Both Kay, Dr. Leona, and Jose gaped.
"MILES!" shouted Kay loudly, then she hugged Edgeworth tightly. Tears of joy rolling down her cheeks. Finally, her long wait for her lover to wakes up in 5 months ended.. "Miles! You finally wake up too! Oh, Miles!"
Edgeworth blinked a few times, confused. His head felt dizzy, his neck stiff, and his entire body ached. Kay's hugs made his head feel more dizzy, but he was relieved because Kay was fine. He saw Dr. Leona and a handsome boy standing in front of his bed. Edgeworth had a strange feeling that he recognized the boy.
"Hello, Kay. ... I'm glad you're okay," Edgeworth murmured softly, his voice hoarse and tired.
"Hello, Paman Edgeworth. Glad that you finally awake," said the boy.
Paman Edgeworth?
"Jose?!" shouted Edgeworth in surprise.
"Yes, Paman, it's me. Long time no see." Jose replied sheepishly.
"Gosh, you're really different. You're taller now. Glad to see you again, Jose." Jose's cheeks flushed, and he muttered, "I'm also pleased to meet with you again, Paman Edgeworth."
"Uh, how long I was unconscious?" asked Edgeworth.
"5 months, Miles." Kay replied.
Edgeworth need a few minutes to digest Kay's words, before finally felt very shocked. He was unconscious for ... 5 MONTHS?!
"Maybe you mispronounce, Kay? You mean, I was unconscious for five hours?"
"No, Mr. Chief Prosecutor. You are indeed unconscious for five months. You fall into coma after falling from the burning building." Seeing the disbelief expression on Edgeworth's face, Dr. Leona then takes a small calendar and show it to Edgeworth. Edgeworth narrowed his eyes, and saw the dates indicated in the calendar: April 06 th, 2028.
Edgeworth stunned. He was shocked. So he was really in a coma for five months? He spent most of his life for 5 months with sleep here, in the hospital? But, how is it possible? He felt he only slept for a few hours. Groaning slightly, Edgeworth raised his elbow and tried to sit up.
"Kay! Does this mean that I have abandoned my jobs for 5 months? What about the cases that I handle? And this also means ... ..I missed the Steel Samurai episodes for 5 MONTHS?!"
Kay bit her lower lip to keep from laughing, while Jose looked confused. Kay, who understood after seeing Jose's expression, with a giggle, she whispers, "He is Steel Samurai big fan."
"Oh!" Jose's eyes widened in astonishment, then he's smiling too.
"Calm down, calm down, Mister. You may not feel stress." said Dr. Leona. "I have to check on you first. Let's do some tests. First, what is your name?"
Edgeworth winced. Is this doctor thought that I'm a pure idiot, that I can't even remember my own name?
"Miles Edgeworth, and only Miles Edgeworth."
"Nice. How old are you now?"
"35 years old."
"Your job?"
"Chief Prosecutor in Los Angeles."
"Can you mention the full name of your lover, your mother, your sister, and your close friends?"
"Kay Faraday. Stella Edgeworth. Franziska Von Karma. Phoenix Wright. Shi-Long-Lang. Maya Fey."
"Nice. And the last question, how many five plus five?"
Alright. Just what the hell wrong with this doctor?
"25, of course, because I didn't graduate from elementary school," he replied sarcastically as he folded his arms. See Dr. Leona raises her eyebrows, Edgeworth continued with rush, "I'm sorry, 10."
"Very good, Mr. Chief Prosecutor. It seems there's nothing wrong with your head and your memory. Now, I need to check your heartbeat, I have to make sure whether your arrhythmia disease worsened or not. Now, please lie back, and don't try to sit down."
Edgeworth grunted softly and lay back. Dr. Leona then raises her hand, intend to unbuttoned his hospital shirt. Edgeworth leans a little, then get rid Dr. Leona's hands from his hospital shirt.
"Mr. Chief Prosecutor, I need to examine you, and your hospital shirt must unbutton- "
"Yes, I understand that, Doctor. It's just ... I don't want my hospital shirt unbutton by you. Let Kay do it."
"Oh!" Dr. Leona's face flushed, then she lowered her hands and retreated slightly. "Okay. Sorry. Go on, Miss Faraday."
Kay gives a grinned apologize to Dr. Leona, then unbuttoned Edgeworth's hospital shirt. "Done, Doctor."
Doctor Leona then checks Edgeworth's heartbeat with a stethoscope, then started massaging and pressing Edgeworth's chest as she did when the last time Edgeworth check-up with Kay. Edgeworth feels a little surprised because he didn't feel any pain when Dr. Leona massaged and pressed his chest.
"Okay, finished. I will record the number of your heartbeats first, and I will notify the results to you, Mr. Chief Prosecutor. As we check-up last time, if the number of your heartbeat still very low, be prepared for the installation of a pacemaker phase 2 surgery."
"I can't wait. It must be very fun," Edgeworth murmured sarcastically.
"Good afternoon, Miss Faraday, Mr. Permana. Oh yes, maybe you can give the news to Mr. Chief Prosecutor's relative that he's awake, Miss Faraday. Definitely, they are happy to hear that," with a small smile, Dr. Leona left the ICU.
Kay stared at Edgeworth for a moment, then she pinched Edgeworth's cheeks, hard.
"Ouch! Kay, why did you pinch my cheek?" shouted Edgeworth.
"Don't you ever, ever try, to do something stupid like that again, Miles! Climbing a burning mall building! With a very weak heart condition! While you're afraid of heights! You don't know how miserable I was when you were still in coma! You don't know how I cry almost every day beside your bed! You missed Phoenix and Maya's wedding! Maya even has pregnant now! Every day I live in fear! Fear if you never open your eyes again! And fortunately I met Jose, thanks to him you finally woke up from your coma!"
Huh? Edgeworth thought with confused. Wright and Maya are married? Maya is pregnant right now? It seems there are so much happened during the 5 months I sleep, I guess.
Edgeworth turned his head toward Jose, whose his cheeks flushed now. "Is it true, Jose? I woke up from my coma because of you?" asked Edgeworth with wonder. "Well, thank you very much. I'm indebted to you."
"Don't exaggerate, Miss Faraday," said Jose with embarrassed tone, "Who makes Paman Edgeworth waking from his coma is not me, but you. You who sing in Paman Edgeworth's ears."
"Yes, but you who advised me to sing that song. And you who give that song CD. So," Kay strokes Jose's hair gently, "I'm very thankful to you, kid."
Jose looked embarrassed and flustered, then replied, "Uhm, you're welcome, Miss Faraday, Paman Edgeworth. Glad to help."
Kay then took out her cell phone. "I will inform to Mom, Phoenix, Maya, Franziska, and Lang. You might be able to talk as old friends." Kay then step out of the ICU, leaving Jose and Edgeworth alone.
Jose leaned against the wall and bowed his head. He was too shy to talk and chat with his idol. Edgeworth smiled a little.
"Why did you get away like that, Jose? Here, approached. I won't bite you." said Edgeworth. Often interact with Trucy and Pearl made Edgeworth improved in communicating with children.
Jose looked hesitant, but eventually he advanced and step closer to Edgeworth's bed. He remained silent and bowed his head. Edgeworth cleared his throat, decided to open the conversation.
"How are you, Jose?"
"Very well, Paman Edgeworth."
"Which grade are you?"
"Sixth grade, Paman Edgeworth."
"Oh, you're going to Junior High School soon, then. How's your school? Do you like it?"
"Yes, Paman Edgeworth. My teachers and my friends are so nice."
"How about your adopted family? And your brother?"
Jose expression suddenly changed. Oh shit! Edgeworth thought. You're stupid, Edgeworth! I shouldn't ask about his brother who has abandoned him! Ah, what should I say next? However, Jose's face changed cheerful suddenly.
"My adopted family very nice to me! They treated me as if I'm not an adopted child! And Saka, indeed he never meet me or write to me, but I read in the newspaper that he is now so well-known artist in Europe, and he traveled the world to attend various exhibitions! They call him, 'Sangsaka Adrian Permana, 23 year old, Most Promising Young Artist from Indonesia!" Jose's eyes shine when he talked about his brother, making Edgeworth astonished. He seemed very admired and proud of his brother, thought Edgeworth.
"You seem very proud of him, Jose?"
"Of course!" Jose's eyes widened, he looks very enjoyed talking about his brother. "Saka very smart, very talented, his painting very beautiful, I always admired him! When I was little, I wanted to be a great painter like him, but I can't draw."
Poor child. He had a typical innocent minds of children. Very proud and fond of his brother, while his brother didn't even care of him…
"So, um, why Saka never replied to your letters or visit you, Jose?"
"Oh, he's just too busy! After he's not busy again and has time, of course he will reply to my letters!"
Edgeworth shook his head slightly. This boy did not understand that his brother doesn't care of him. If Saka just busy, he will bring you to stay with him, not abandon you away so you must adopted by your brother ex-girlfriend family, Jose.
"Oh yes, Paman Edgeworth! Miss Faraday says Paman is big Steel Samurai fan?"
Edgeworth coughed and blushed. "Um, not exactly a big fan, I just, um, sometimes watch the show, when I'm bored at work."
"Wow! I also really liked the show, Paman Edgeworth! I particularly like this Steel Samurai stance!" Jose then demonstrated one of Steel Samurai's stance, and in an instant, they drowned in conversation about the Steel Samurai until Kay went back into the ICU.
"I have informed everyone! Maya, Phoenix, Lang, Franziska, and Mom! They are very happy, Miles! Mom and Luciana almost fainted! They will come to here soon!"
"Oh, well, in that case, it's time for me to go home, Miss Faraday," said Jose. "Paman Edgeworth, glad to talk with you again." Jose then bowed politely, then turned around, about to leave home, but Kay hold him.
"No, Jose, don't go home first. I want to introduce you to Paman Edgeworth's mother, to Phoenix, Maya, and Paman Edgeworth's sister. I want to tell them that you're the one who meritorious for waking Paman Edgeworth from his coma."
"Um ...but ..Miss Faraday ..."
"That's right, Jose. Don't go home before you meet with all of them. It's okay," said Edgeworth.
"Um ... Alright… if you say so, Paman Edgeworth." Jose then sits again.
About half an hour later, Mrs. Stella, Lang, Luciana, Maya, Phoenix, Trucy, and Pearl came. All of them came in and stood around Edgeworth's bed. Mrs. Stella immediately rushed into the ICU, hugging and kissing Edgeworth's cheeks several times.
"Ouch, Mom...You strangle me," whispered Edgeworth softly with embarrassed. The ICU room immediately filled with laughter.
"Hello, Edgeworth. Glad you're finally awake," said Phoenix. "Welcome back to the living world, Edgeworth."
"And glad to hear that you and Maya have married and will have a child again soon. Although I missed your wedding, but congratulations, Wright." Maya and Phoenix laugh sheepishly.
"Thank you, Edgeworth."
"Edgey-boy! How are you feeling after waking up from a long sleep, eh?" said Lang, then patting Edgeworth's head slowly.
"Fresh."
"Uncle Miles!" Now Trucy's turn to embrace him. "I always believe that you're going to wake up in the end! Welcome back, Uncle Miles. Here, accept this little gift from me and Pearl!" Trucy then put a bunch of sunflowers to Edgeworth's lap.
"Thank you, Trucy, Pearls."
"Hey, foolish little brother. Foolish fool who fell asleep for 5 months. Happy wake up again."
Edgeworth smiled a little. "You're not going to whip me, right?"
"Why, of course not. I'm not about to beat my little brother in the ICU. But later, after you get out of here," said Franziska, and brandishes her whip. The room was filled again with laughter.
"And, Mom, Franzy, Lang, Maya, Phoenix, Trucy, Pearl, Luciana, let me introduce Jose Laurensius Permana, the boy who makes Miles waking from his coma," said Kay. Then she turned her head toward Jose. "Come on, Jose, don't be shy. Come on, stand up."
Jose awkwardly got up from his chair.
"This is Mrs. Stella Edgeworth, Paman Edgeworth's mother. This is Franziska Von Karma, Paman Edgeworth's sister. This is Phoenix Wright and Maya Wright, Paman Edgeworth's best friend. This is Shi-Long-Lang, Franziska's boyfriend, and Paman Edgeworth's good friend too. This is Luciana, Paman Edgeworth's personal servant. This is Trucy Wright, Mr. Wright's daughter, and this is Pearl, Mrs. Wright's cousin," said Kay, introduced all of them to Jose one by one.
Jose then bowed his head politely to all of them.
"Jose Laurensius Permana. Nice to meet you all, Mr & Mrs. Wright, Miss Von Karma, Mr. Shi-Long-Lang, Miss Trucy, Miss Pearl, Mrs. Stella, Mrs. Luciana."
"What a handsome and polite boy!" cried Mrs. Stella. "You made Miles wakes from his coma, son? How's the story? How can I return the favor to you, son?"
"Long story, Mom," Kay said with a giggle. "Be ready to listen."
Kay then told all of them how Jose and Edgeworth met, how Jose gives the 'Satu Yang Tak Bisa Lepas' song CD and the English lyrics translation, and how she met with Jose and Jose give advice to her to make Edgeworth wake from his coma by singing the English version of the song.
"... And after I sang the English version of 'Satu Yang Tak Bisa Lepas' song, Miles' finger moves and he opened his eyes slowly! You believe that? This is all thanks to Jose! If he didn't give that CD, and advised me to sing that song, maybe Miles will never wake up from his coma ..!" said Kay when finished her story.
Maya, Trucy, Pearl, and Mrs. Stella moved to tears after hearing Kay's story. Mrs. Stella then knelt in front of Jose, and hugged him again.
"Boy, I'm really thankful. Million thanks to you!"
Jose looks uncomfortable being hugged by a woman who he just met. Nervously, he replied, "It's nothing, Mrs. Stella.. Paman Edgeworth who meritorious to me. Paman Edgeworth catch my parents' killer and throw them into jail."
"Sorry, I interrupted your pleasant little party."
All of them turned around in surprise. Dr. Leona smiled, then step back into the ICU. She holds a clipboard, and looks happy. Edgeworth swallowed.
"Mr. Chief Prosecutor, I've been collecting data of your heartbeat."
"And?" Asked Edgeworth with fear. Oh boy, here we go, the phase 2 surgery.
"And, I can say, a miracle has happened to you, Mr. Chief Prosecutor."
"What do you mean, Doctor? Miles doesn't need surgery again?" Kay asked, puzzled.
Dr. Leona nodded firmly. "That's right, Miss Faraday. And not only you don't need a phase 2 surgery, you also don't need to take medication every two hours again. Your arrhythmia has recovered, Mr. Chief Prosecutor. Your heart already in normal circumstances now."
Silent for a moment in the ICU. Edgeworth scrapes his ear to make sure he didn't misheard Dr. Leona's word.
"Are you serious, Doctor?"
"Of course, what for am I joking to my patient? I'm very serious, Mr. Chief Prosecutor. Your heart is normal. Maybe this sounds doesn't make sense, but it seems, your falls from that burning building which make your heart beating normally. Because the arrhythmia type that you suffer are bradycardia, where the heartbeat too slow, and, falls from heights provide some sort of shock therapy that makes your heart beat faster. If your arrhythmia type is tachycardia, where the heartbeat too fast, maybe the opposite will happen to you. So, congratulations to you, Mr. Chief Prosecutor."
Edgeworth stunned. He was too shocked and too happy to talk. Finally, after two years of struggling with that torturing disease, with unaccounted amount of medicines, check-up, etc, he recovered well ...
Kay shouted, her eyes filled with tears of joy again, then she hugged Edgeworth very tightly. Then her late father's words ringing in her ears again ...
Everything happens for a reason.
So, this is the reason behind all of this. The reason she was trapped in a burning building, the reason of Edgeworth fall from the building, the reason of Edgeworth coma for five months, the reason of million tears that she shed for Edgeworth in these last 5 months... All ended with Edgeworth's recovery.
Everything really happen for a reason.
"Does that mean .. I will get out of here soon, Doctor?" asked Edgeworth after Kay off her arms. Dr. Leona nodded.
"Yes, Mr. Chief Prosecutor, but we had to do an MRI and X-rays on your body to make sure there are no severe internal injuries or bleeding."
"And the pacemaker in Miles' heart ... does that mean Miles don't need to use that pacemaker again, Doctor?" asked Kay.
"Unfortunately, it still must, Miss Faraday. Although Mr. Chief Prosecutor had healed, but, the pacemaker must continue to be used as a precaution and to prevent the arrhythmia recurred suddenly at any time, although the probability is very small, but it's better to prevent than cure. Tomorrow, you will move to a regular patient room. Good afternoon, and enjoy your time."
Dr. Leona then left the ICU.
"Congratulations, Paman Edgeworth. I'm glad you're finally able to recover as well, although I did not understand what was the doctor said." Jose muttered sheepishly.
"Thank you, Jose."
"Well, because Edgeworth's disease has declared cured, why don't we celebrate it after Edgeworth out of here? We should make a small dinner party to celebrate Edgeworth's recovery! Agree?"cried Phoenix suddenly.
Before Edgeworth could open his mouth to protest, there was a murmur of agreement.
"Good idea, Phoenix! We will invite Detective Gumshoe, Uncle Badd, Uncle Ray, Sebastian, and everyone! And you too, Jose!" said Kay.
"Huh? Me, Miss Faraday?"
"Yes, you must come to Paman Edgeworth's recovery celebration! Invite your adoptive parents too, Jose! How, Miles? Come on, we need to laugh and have a little fun after waiting you sleep for 5 months!"
Edgeworth thought for a moment. Although he actually didn't really like his recovery celebrated with a party, but he can't refuse Kay's request. He finally nodded, and replied,
"I have no objection."
April 20 th, 2028
Tres Bien
After performing various tests and MRI, and the injuries in his neck, arms, and legs gradually improved, Edgeworth finally allowed to get out of the hospital. It seems strange and very fresh for Edgeworth to re-breathe the air outside. As he walked with Kay towards Tres Bien, endlessly people greeted him, patted his back and said, "Glad to see you healthy again, Mr. Chief Prosecutor!"
After his heroic action to save Kay from a burning building and coma for five months, media never published lie news which cornered him again. Now, they even published news with ridiculous headlines such as, "Mr. Chief Prosecutor, Miss Faraday's Knight in Shining Armour, "complete with a poorly photoshopped photo of him wears a samurai armor and riding a horse. When Kay shows him the magazine containing the news, Edgeworth just snorted a laugh. He does not care what the media written about him now, he had recovered from his illness, Kay has come back with him, and he has make peace with his mother.
Kay and Edgeworth then step into the restaurant, and inside, Phoenix, Maya, Franziska, Pearl, Trucy, Detective Badd, Uncle Ray, Detective Gumshoe, Sebastian Debeste, Jose, and with both of his adoptive parents, already seated. All of them cheered and clapped when Edgeworth and Kay stepped in. Edgeworth looked around, and, in the restaurant wall, there are a banner mounted with written,"Welcome back, Mr. Chief Prosecutor, Happy Recovery!" Edgeworth stared at the banner for a moment, on the banner, there are collages of photos while he still in coma, and when he standing in courtroom with pointing his finger. Below the photo collage, there are another written that says "Miles Edgeworth, Chief Prosecutor, Rise from Asses" Edgeworth raised his eyebrows, no need to guess twice that Wright was the one who made the ridiculous banner.
"Mr. Chief Prosecutor, it's a big honor for us to be invited in your recovery party celebration," said Jose's adoptive parents. They got up from their table, then shake hands with Edgeworth. "We are Jose's adoptive parents. I'm Arjuna Dharma Wicaksono, and this is my wife, Nada Batari Wicaksono. And this is our daughter, Sadhella Dionita."
"Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Wicaksono, and Miss Sadhella."
"Mr. Chief Prosecutor, you're so handsome for an old man. Hey Jose, why you never tell me if Mr. Chief Prosecutor is so fucking sexy?!" said Sadhella, bowled at him. All the guests burst into laughter.
Mr. Arjuna glared at her and nudged her elbow.
"Sadhella! It's not polite to talk like that! Sorry, Mr. Chief Prosecutor! Sadhella, apologize to Mr. Chief Prosecutor for your misbehavior!"
Sadhella's face blushed. "Alright, alright, I'm sorry, Mr. Chief Prosecutor."
Edgeworth laughed softly. "It's okay, Mr. Wicaksono. Please, have a seat." Then he and Kay go to their own table, and seated.
"Paman Edgeworth! Miss Faraday! May I sit at your table?" asked Jose enthusiastically.
"Of course, Jose! Come on, here!" said Kay. Jose then rose from his seat and ran very fast to Edgeworth and Kay's table.
"Be careful, Jose! You could fall if you run like that!" shouted Edgeworth, he feels cringe to see the boy's run speed.
"I won't, Paman Edgeworth! I've always known as 'The Monster Runner' in my school! Look! I even can run faster than before! Wanna see, Paman Edgeworth?"
"Just take your seat, Jose. Before you break your leg."
Phoenix, who shared the same table with Edgeworth and Kay, sips his drink with astonishment, and raises his eyebrow.
"You sounded like a worried dad." says Phoenix.
"Maybe because Edgeworth is ready to be a father!" cried Maya.
"Yeah, pal, Mr. Edgeworth will be the hottest daddy ever if he has a child later!" shouted Detective Gumshoe.
"Don't say that." Edgeworth murmured with a red face. "Uh, do you want to eat black forest, Jose?"
"I don't like black forest," said Jose.
"You're no fun, Jose! Black forest is the most delicious food in the world!" exclaimed Trucy.
"Black forest contains a lot of calories! It can make you gets an obesity! If I'm contracted by obesity, then I won't be as cool as Paman Edgeworth if I became a prosecutor later!"
"Oh, you want to become a prosecutor when you grow up, Jose?" asked Maya.
"Yes, Mrs. Wright! I want to be like Paman Edgeworth! I will replace Uncle Edgeworth as a Chief Prosecutor if Paman Edgeworth retired!"
All of them laughed.
"So, you want to be a prosecutor when you've grown up, Jose? Why don't you choose to become Defense Attorney?" asked Phoenix. "You can protect those who has no one on their side by become a defense attorney!"
"I won't! Defense Attorney isn't protecting the weak, they protect the criminals! Prosecutor is the one who protects the weak, because they catch the criminals! And I heard, Defense Attorney salary is much lower than the Prosecutor! They can't even buy instant noodles without debt!"
Edgeworth nearly choked on his drink as he began to laugh. While Phoenix frowned and folded his arms.
"Good job for potioning kid's mind, Edgeworth!"
The restaurant singer then stood in front of the mic, then cleared his throat.
"Good evening, ladies and gentleman! First of all, I say, enjoy dishes from us. And, for the special guest this night, Mr. Chief Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, I say welcome, welcome back to the living world, congratulations for your recovery, and happy working again, happy comeback to courtroom again! Let's toast for Mr. Chief Prosecutor! Wish you have a good health always!"
All of the guests stood up, and held up each of their glasses.
"For Mr. Chief Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, we hope you won't contract by any strange disease again! And no more fall from burning building again! Wish you have a good health always, and have a long life!" Then all of them toast. Edgeworth feels his face reddened, he then bowed his head, and said,
"Thank you. Same prayer goes to all of you."
"Well ... .To make this night more enjoyable, let's dance, ladies and gentleman! Are you ready? MUSIC!"
"Come on, Miles, let's dance! It's been so long since the last time I dance with you!" said Kay, and pulls Edgeworth's hands. While the singer sings Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight song, Edgeworth and Kay started dancing slowly.
It's very fun for Edgeworth, can hold his girlfriend in his hand, without attacked by sucks chest pain again. Everyone happy for his health, his disease has cured, which means there's nothing more that can hinder his relationship with Kay. He thought for a moment of propose Kay that night when they were dancing, but suddenly he remembered he's not buy a ring for Kay yet.
Smiled at his own foolishness, Edgeworth follows Kay's dance moves more smoothly.
It was the best night he had ever felt in his life.
Two months had passed since his recovery celebration party in Tres Bien. Although he had been healed for 2 months, Edgeworth already very busy because his work neglected during 5 months he's in coma. Kay, like before, helps him a lot with his job. Edgeworth really don't know what he will become without Kay. Day by day, his desire to propose Kay grows, but he still thinks he isn't ready yet and didn't have any courage to propose her. Although Edgeworth still not propose her, but Kay isn't disappointed. Kay believes her patience won't useless in the end, just like when she's wait while Edgeworth in coma.
After he meet again with Jose in the hospital, Edgeworth becomes very close to the boy. Almost every day, Jose calls or send a text message to him, to tell what happened at school, discussing the Steel Samurai, or just to encourage Edgeworth before he entered the courtroom. Sometimes, Jose played in his office, whether just to say hello, or asking him to help with his homework. In the past, Edgeworth definitely snorted and asked security guards to evict children who play in his office, but Edgeworth never do it to Jose. Edgeworth himself didn't understand why he likes the boy so much, perhaps because Jose very similar to him when he was a child. See Jose and Edgeworth's closeness, Kay became very sure if Edgeworth becomes father of their future children, he'll be a good father.
June 12 th, 2028
Chief Prosecutor's Office
"Hi, Paman Edgeworth! Happy 36th birthday! Here, this is gift from me! I save my lunch money so I can bought this gift for you, Paman!" Jose said as he put a large box wrapped gifts to Edgeworth's desk.
"Wow.. this is ... thank you very much, Jose. You don't need to bother ... Um, can I open the gift now?"
"Of course, Paman! I hope you like it!"
Edgeworth then unwraps the gift, his eyes widened with delight after see the birthday gift from Jose. A Steel Samurai DVD and cards Ultra Rare Collection. He has been looking for this Ultra Rare Collection everywhere, but he never found it. Refrain from jumping with joy and hug Jose tightly, Edgeworth cleared his throat, then said,
"Jose, this is incredible. Thank you very much, once again. I like it very much."
Jose bows his head. "You're very, very welcome, Paman! I'm happy if Paman likes the gift from me! By the way, why are you look confused, Paman?"
Edgeworth banging his forehead with a pen. He actually was thinking about when he will propose Kay, and what kind of ring that suitable for Kay. But, he did not want to discuss this sort of thing with a 11 year old boy. Edgeworth just shook his head, then took a sip of his tea.
Because Edgeworth didn't answer anything, Jose smile slyly and said,
"Paman, you're thinking of the time when you'll propose Bibi Kay, huh?"
Edgeworth almost choked on his tea. Since when this child could read my mind? Edgeworth thought.
"Jose, how's ..."
Jose giggled softly. "Am I right, Paman? Well, let's find a ring for Bibi Kay now!"
"Jose, I'm not ready yet."
"Paman! Paman dares to climb the burning building to save Bibi Kay, how come Paman didn't have any courage to propose Bibi Kay?!"
"Jose, marriage is something sacred, and need a very steady preparation ..."
"Ah, Paman! If you always feel not ready yet and continuously fear to propose Bibi Kay, later, Bibi Kay will be seized by another man! If a woman waits too long, there will be another man who can steal her heart! Come on, Paman! I really want to be the best man on your wedding later!"
Nice, I was taught about marriage and love by a 11 year old boy.
"Come on, Paman! We go to the jewelry store right now!"
Before Edgeworth can shout 'objection', Jose had grabbed his cravat and dragged him out of the office.
"NGGGGGGGGGOOOOH! Jose, slow down! You could strangle me!"
June 12 th, 2028
Jewelry Store
"Good afternoon, Mr. Chief Prosecutor! How may I help you?" asked the clerk.
"Yup! Paman Edgeworth wanted to buy a ring! Ring to propose to his girlfriend!" said Jose before Edgeworth could answer.
"Aha! You will propose Miss Faraday finally, Mr. Chief Prosecutor? Definitely, your fan girls will be heartbroken if they hear you're getting married! Especially Mrs. Wendy Oldbag!" The clerk chuckled. "What kind of ring do you want, Mr. Chief Prosecutor?"
"Uh ... er ... .ngh ... honestly ... ..I also confused ... and I don't know ..."
"Ah, Paman Edgeworth! How come you have no idea what kind of ring that Bibi Kay might like?" exclaimed Jose with disappointment. The clerk chuckled again.
"You have to choose the most beautiful ring, ring with the woman's that you love favorite color, which can symbolize that both of you madly in love each other!"
"..." I can't believe I'm being lectured about love by him again.
"Try to remember, Uncle Edgeworth, what Bibi Kay's favorite color?"
"Pink and navy," said Edgeworth.
"Ah, pink wedding ring will certainly look silly and childish! If so, do you have a navy ring, Mr. clerk?"
The clerk nodded, then pull out a bunch of navy ring example.
"Look at this, Paman Edgeworth! This rings are great! There are two doves symbol on it! Can symbolize of you and Bibi Kay's love, Paman!" exclaimed Jose, taking one example of the ring and give it to Edgeworth's hands. Edgeworth stares at the ring carefully, and he admitted that it's indeed a very beautiful ring, from a glance, the dove in the ring shaped like Kay Yatagarasu's badge.
"You're right, Jose. All right, I want to buy this ring."
"Alright, Mr. Chief Prosecutor! Ah, what a lucky woman Miss Faraday is!"
June 13 th, 2028
District Courtroom
Edgeworth stood nervously in the prosecution bench. He really could not concentrate on the trial that day, because he was planning to propose Kay after the trial ended. He really can't wait the trial ended. He did not know where else the right place to propose Kay, apart from here, in the courtroom. The courtroom is where they first met, and they spend most of their time in the courtroom. Many times he put his hand into his pocket and glanced at the clock in the courtroom. Why five minutes feels like five years? Why hour seemed to slow down?
"... Well then, your testimony is quite clear, Mr. Robenson. Does the prosecution has an objection?" asked the Canadian Judge to Kay and Edgeworth.
"The prosecution has no objection, Your Honor. Right, Miles?"
"Uh, oh, yeah ... We have no any objection."
"Okay then. In that case, this court, find the defendant, Ramon Torres...guilty! Court now is adjourned!" The Canadian judge banged his gavel.
FINALLY! Edgeworth cheered inwardly. Edgeworth waits until the audience and the Judge out of the courtroom. Kay tidies up the case files into her briefcase, then yawned several times.
"Come on, Miles, we go to lunch, I'm really tired," said Kay.
Gulp. Gulp. Gulp. Gulp. Edgeworth swallowed several times. Grrr! Now or never, Edgeworth!
"Wait, Kay, I wanted to have a word with you."
"Huh?" Kay's eyebrows rose. "Miles, we can talk in the office or at your house, right?"
Edgeworth sighed deeply. With trembling hands, he reached into his pocket and slowly knelt in front of Kay. He then opened the ring box he'd bought with Jose yesterday.
"Kay Faraday," whispered Edgeworth. "16 years ago, we met for the first time here, in this courtroom. At that time, you were a little girl who grieves over the loss of her father. I don't know how to cheer you, other than gives you my cravat. Seven years later, we met again, and you became my assistant in investigating several cases. And you help me a lot with your 'Little Thief' device."
Kay didn't answer, she just stared at Edgeworth who kneeling in front of her with a gasp and enchanted looks. She was lost for words.
"After that, you're disappeared without a word, and, eight years later, when you show up again after 8 years we did not meet each other, I felt there was a part of my life that lost, re-emerged. We become co-workers, and I fell in love with you."
"You always beside me, when I was contracted with an illness, you take good care of me without complaint. When I was in a coma for five months, you never forget to sit beside my bed, always patiently waiting for me to wake up. There are no any other person who are faithful to me like you, Kay. Therefore," Edgeworth swallowed again, "Will you always beside me forever, with become my wife? Will you marry me?"
With trembling hands, Edgeworth tried to put the ring to Kay's finger. However, because his hand was trembling too violently, before he managed to put the ring to Kay's finger, the ring falls to the floor. Grin on his own clumsiness, Edgeworth takes the ring and put the ring to Kay's finger. Kay burst into tears. She then answered,
"The prosecution has no objection. OF COURSE I DO, MILES!" Kay hugged Edgeworth tightly and kissed him hungrily, fast, and savagely.
An applause suddenly heard from outside the courtroom door. The audience and the Judge stepped back. Apparently all of them peered from outside.
"That was so sweet, Mr. Chief Prosecutor! Congratulations, Mr. Chief Prosecutor, and Miss Faraday! Congratulations! We're happy with your engagement!"
With a red face like a tomato, Edgeworth said, "Thank you very much."
June 22th, 2028
Miles Edgeworth's Home
Kring! Kring! Kring!
"Miles Edgewoth speaking." said Edgeworth, yawning. "Kay, it's 3.30 in the morning—"
"Miles! This is really bad!"
"Kay, what's the matter? Today is Saturday, right?"
"Jose, Miles, Jose!"
Edgeworth's eyes widened. "What's wrong with Jose?"
"Ah, I can't explain over the phone, you'd better turn on the TV! I'll be on your home soon, Miles!"
With a little confused, Edgeworth turns on TV in his room. What happened to Jose? Why Kay sounded so panicked? I hope he's fine ...
"Breaking news, viewers. This morning, the bodies of Mr. Arjuna Dharma Wicaksono, and his wife, Mrs. Nada Batari Wicaksono, and their daughter, Sadhella Dionita, were found at their residence, by their adopted son, Jose Laurensius Permana. The cause of their deaths are unclear, but one of our sources says that the three of them had been poisoned. The adopted son, Jose Laurensius Permana, 11 years old, still in a great shock and was taken to the police station for questioning."
Edgeworth fixated on his bed. Christ. Jose had lost his biological parents, and now he lost his adoptive family as well? Who could done this?!
Then, suddenly, he remembered when he was 9 years old ... How he was frightened, and alone, after being told that his father was killed…
Edgeworth rose slowly from his bed, and change his pajamas. He must investigate this case. He must reveal who Jose's adoptive parents' killer. He feels owe to the boy, no matter how.
"Miles!" Kay went into his room in a hurry. "Oh, you've changed your clothes?"
"Yes," replied Edgeworth. "Come on, we meet with that boy."
June 22th, 2028
Police Station
Arriving at the police station, Edgeworth and Kay have found Jose has been there, sitting in silence, seemed too shocked to speak. Detective Gumshoe repeatedly stroked his shoulder gently to calm him down.
"Wow, look, who is coming, Jose! Your idol came!"
Jose turned his head. He bit his lip, he looked very imposing to appear strong, but it's obvious that he was struggling to hold his tears to fall. Edgeworth then knelt in front of Jose.
"Jose, I, I hear everything from the news ... Please accept my condolences, Jose."
Suddenly, Jose rammed his head into Edgeworth's chest, making Edgeworth stunned. He then burst into tears. Feeling awkward, and with trembling hands, Edgeworth then strokes Jose's hair. He has seen many times how Wright comfort Trucy and Pearl when they're crying, so he thinks a bit of body contact will work to make the boy feel a bit better.
"I've lost my father and my mother, and now I lost my adoptive parents and sister too! Paman Edgeworth, why people love to kill my family?"
Edgeworth confused what to say, so he just kept stroking Jose's hair, and back. After make Edgeworth's cravat and chest very wet, Jose raised his head and looked at Edgeworth.
"Paman, Paman will catch them, right? Paman will catch my adoptive family's killer? As Paman catch my biological parents killer?"
When their eyes met, Edgeworth felt turmoil mixture of anger and pity. He was angry because again, this boy must lost his family. He could feel the pain of being left by a loved one. No, of course he couldn't refuse this boy request.
"Of course, Jose. I promise to catch those who have made you lost your family again. But you also have to promise me."
"What kind of promise, Paman?"
"Wipe your tears, and don't cry anymore. There's no point in crying. A true gentleman won't cry." Edgeworth then strokes Jose's cheek, and wipe Jose's tears.
"All right, Paman. I promise." Jose then smiled a little.
"That's better, Jose."
Edgeworth then stood up. He must conduct an investigation from now, if there are no suspect yet.
"Detective Gumshoe, may I ask for the address of the crime scene? I must investigate this case, who knows there are clues that could lead to the suspect."
"Mr. Edgeworth, sir, Miss Faraday, we must talk privately," muttered Detective Gumshoe. "Jose, you can ask for Coca-Cola or Pepsi to the Chief of Police, you can ask as much as you want. I, um, need to talk with Paman Edgeworth and Miss Faraday."
Jose bowed politely, and said, "Alright, Detective Gumshoe." Then he left the three of them.
"What is it, Detective? You look worried," said Kay.
"You don't need to investigate, Mr. Edgeworth. Because we've arrested the suspect, the evidence that led to the suspect is very strong, it's impossible he's not the culprit. But, I did not have the heart to tell that boy."
"Who, Detective?" asked Edgeworth with furrowed brows. "Who's the suspect of Wicaksono family murder?"
"Sangsaka Adrian Permana," whispered Detective Gumshoe very softly. For a moment, Edgeworth felt his arrhythmia recurrence. Kay gasped, then covered her mouth with both of her hands.
"S-saka? Jose's older brother? The painter? How can? Isn't he lives in Paris now?"
"Yes, Mr. Edgeworth. His fingerprints are found in a tea set that Wicaksono family used to drink before they died. And, according to the data that we've found, Mr. Permana've been in America since one week ago. However, we haven't found any motive."
"Gosh, Miles, how can we tell Jose, that his older brother is the suspect? What if his brother indeed kills Wicaksono family?"
"We will uncover all of that on the court, Kay. Detective, I'll handle this case."
"Ready, Mr. Edgeworth!" Detective Gumshoe smiling. "You seem quite fond of that boy, Mr. Edgeworth."
"He's a good kid. And I kinda owe him, Detective. By the way, where Jose will live for a while?" asked Edgeworth again.
"Well, in the orphanage, Mr. Edgeworth. Jose just 11 years old, he will stay in the orphanage temporarily, while we are looking for his living relatives."
"Oh, I see." Somehow, Edgeworth can't understand why he didn't like to hear Jose will sent to an orphanage, but he didn't give any comment again. "Well, thanks for the information, Detective. Kay, let's go to the office to take care of this case files."
"Come on, Miles! We work again!"
"Wait. Detective Gumshoe, who's Mr. Permana's defense attorney?"
"Mr. Wright reportedly will be Mr. Permana's defense attorney, Mr. Edgeworth."
Edgeworth sighs of relief. If Wright is Saka's defense attorney, he shouldn't worry. Wright only concerned with the truth, and they will work together to uncover the truth in court.
Then he and Kay went to Saka's residence, to look for other evidence or clue left behind. After they finished investigating Saka's residence, both of Edgeworth and Kay lost of words. They can't imagine Jose's innocent face if he knew the dark truth about his brother.
"Saka will never do something terrible like that, Paman Edgeworth!" exclaimed Jose when Kay and Edgeworth visited the orphanage where he lived for a while, and tell him everything.
"The evidence leads to your brother, Jose. And the evidence is very, very strong."
"Someone must have set him up! Slanders! Anyway, why would Saka killed my adoptive family?"
"Indeed, we haven't found a motive, but all will be revealed in court, Jose." I can't believe I just lied. This poor boy still believes in his brother, and still looked up to his brother. I have no heart to tell the complete truth to this boy. But I will show it on the court.
"Paman Edgeworth!" exclaimed Jose, his shoulders up and down in anger. "How could you? How dare you! How could you have the heart to do this? Saka is my older brother! I love him more than anything in this world! Why are you going to put him in jail? And I think, you care for me... I thought," Jose gritted his teeth in anger. "I thought you're my friend, Paman Edgeworth!"
"Jose, I care about you, and because of that, me and Kay wanted to handle this case. And both of us care about the truth. If indeed Saka is innocent, it will be revealed in court. But, if Saka guilty, you must accept the fact, no matter how hurt the truth could be."
Jose folded his arms. "I believe Saka is innocent! I always believed and admired him!"
"All will be revealed in court, Jose."
June 24 th , 2028
District Courtroom
Sangsaka Adrian Permana's trial
"Court now in session of Mr. Sangsaka Adrian Permana trial." The Judge banged his gavel.
"The Defense Team is ready, Your Honor." Phoenix replied with a firm and steady voice.
"The Prosecution Team also ready, Your Honor."
"Ah, Mr. Chief Prosecutor! Really glad to see you again in the courtroom! Wish you in a perfect health always, Mr. Chief Prosecutor!" The Judge said happily. Edgeworth bowed his head, and smiling.
"Thank you, Your Honor."
"Mr. Chief Prosecutor, Your opening statement, please. "
Edgeworth coughed. "On the night of June 21th, 2028, Mr. Arjuna Wicaksono, Mrs. Nada Batari Wicaksono, and their biological daughter, Sadhella Dionita Wicaksono, were found lying lifeless in their residence, by their adopted son, Jose Laurensius Permana. The autopsy report stated that Wicaksono family died because of poisoned."
"The suspect, Sangsaka Adrian Permana, 23 year old, was arrested at his residence shortly after the incident because his fingerprints are found on the tea set that Wicaksono's family used for drinking that night. Also, from the data that we've found, Mr. Permana has been in America since a week ago, which means, he indeed can do his action to kill Wicaksono's family," Kay continued.
"Hmm ... Okay, then. Please call your first witness, Prosecution Team."
"We call Mr. Sangsaka Adrian Permana for take a stand!" shouted Edgeworth, and slamming his desk.
The Judge raised his eyebrows in surprise. "The defendant? But…"
"We want to hear an explanation from the defendant directly, Your Honor." says Kay.
"Well, all right then. In that case, Mr. Sangsaka Adrian Permana, please take a stand!"
To be continued ...
A/N: Hhe, I know, I make Edgey OOC, but heheh, it's very fun to write his fatherly side. Maybe you're wondering too, why Jose doesn't have the same last name like his adoptive family. Well, in Indonesian culture, if the child know of their biological parents, it's forbidden to change their last name even though they're legally adopted. It will called as "cut off a parent-kids bonding" thing.
Woot, I just realized I write Author note at the beginning and at the end of the chapter. Sorry for too much babbling, lol. Next chapter is coming soon!