Boss's Daughter
I don't own anything apart from the storyline. All characters belong to Impossible Pictures.
Although I DO own Bertie, Swinfield, General White, Kirkby, Patterson, Caroline and Not forgetting Justin McDonalds.
Captain Becker has been hauled into court...
Will Bertie be able to gather enough Evidence to ensure Becker's release, or will Bertie's case be thrown out because of the ARC's involvement? (After all they are all friends!)
Bertie called her forensic technician, a Doctor Crabtree, to the stand. Becker had never seen him in his entire life. He cringed inwardly; His whole life lay in this total stranger's hands.
"May I ask you how you discovered that Lisa had not been raped by Captain Becker?"
"Simple the semen residue found in Lisa's body did not match Captain Becker's DNA."
"And who did it belong to?"
"Sergeant Kirkby and Lance Corporal Patterson, Sir" The tech replied.
"What else did you find whilst conducting forensic analysis?"
"Lisa Miller had been drugged... with Rohypnol."
"This is the same substance that was found in the two glasses of orange juice that were given to Miss Parker and Miss Maitland to drink?"
"Yes, that's right sir."
"Thank you, you may step down."
General Miller started to frown; it seemed as if the two people Major Walters was trying to protect were the guilty ones.
Connor rolled out a DVD player.
"This is a recording if the scene outside the restaurant where FCO Miller was raped." Bertie picked up the remote in front of her and pressed play.
Becker looked at Matt, Emily, Lester, Connor and Abby who sat behind him. His eyes questioning... Where had this evidence come from? Everyone smiled looking directly at Jess who sat next to Lester. Jess pursed her lips and tried to hide the smile that was beginning to spread across her face.
Jess tried hard to smother the smile on her face. She began to feel butterflies in her stomach as she looked at the judge watching the video. It was becoming clear, to everyone in the room that the REAL guilty ones were Kirkby and Patterson.
Becker tapped Bertie on the shoulder.
"Where did you get that evidence?" He whispered.
"It was Jess; she provided all the footage... Once she got going there was no stopping her." Bertie smiled at Jess.
For the first time in ages Becker began to smile, and relax. It seemed that Bertie was definitely in control!
The age of the video showed. The restaurant as it had been six years ago. Jess smiled. She had managed to fund this evidence after Bertie had asked if she could do it.
The screen clearly showed Captain Becker escorting his date into the restaurant and exiting a few minutes later. Five minutes later a very listless Lisa gad been escorted out by Kirkby and Patterson. It showed them taking Lisa into the alley and because if the camera angle managed to show them raping Lisa.
Becker watched in horror. Fury began to bubble in his gut.
Bertie pressed pause. Patterson and Kirkby hung their heads in shame.
"That's not all M'Lord. DI Burnside is also guilty. Guilty of trying to frame not just the good Captain, but also members of the general public."
She showed more videos that Jess had managed to procure.
Jess began to squirm in her seat. She was feeling really pleased with herself. The look on the judge's face was evident. Even he knew who the real culprits were.
She tried to look at Becker face but all she could see was the back of his head. If only he would turn so that she could see him.
Becker turned slightly to whisper something to Bertie. She the briefest of smiles. But that smile told her what she had always known.
Becker was Innocent!
Major Alberta Becker had just provided the proof!
When Bertie had finished Major Walters took to the floor. He had thought that he had such a solid case that he had not bothered to question any of Major Becker's witness's.
He pointed out to the judge that Becker had been charged with the Assault of FCO Lisa Miller's death before. Although lack of evidence had prevented the case coming to court. They now had evidence proving Captain Becker's guilt. Major Walters provided the evidence that showed that the DNA Sample taken by D I Burnside matched that provided by the Captain.
"Captain Becker is Guilty M'Lord! Guilty of the rape if FCO Miller!" Major Walters concluded.
"Objection Your Honour!" Major Becker spoke with as much authority as she could muster.
"This information is speculation Your Honour. The DNA sample provided by D I Burnside has been tampered with. Unless of course Major Walters can prove his findings!"
Major Walters called Miss Taylor to the stand. She had been in charge of Forensic Testing and asked her to submit her report. A small chubby woman with dark bobbed hair took to the stand. She adjusted her glasses as she sat down.
"What did you find when the tests were conducted Miss Taylor?" Walters asked her quietly.
"Well I found that the semen found inside Lisa Miller's body matched that of Captain Becker."
Walters smiled and turned to the judge. "No further questions for this witness."
Bertie stood she breathed in deeply and started her questions.
"Miss Taylor, how long have you worked in the forensic labs?"
"Seven years, give or take a few months." She smiled sweetly.
"Can you tell me Miss Taylor, the evidence that has been provided by yourself today, just how recently has this been tested?"
"This was tested about six years ago."
Bertie turned to Judge Myers. "Point to be noted your honour; the evidence provided by Major Walters was tested SIX years ago." Bertie now tuned and faced Walters. "No further questions for THIS witness."
Major Walters called DI Burnside to the stand.
"DI Burnside, You investigated the original case of FCO Lisa Miller? Correct?
"Yes, that's correct."
"And who was your Prime Suspect on this case?"
"Captain Hilary James Becker!" Becker cringed at the use of his full name.
"Could you tell us why Captain Becker was never formally charged with this crime?"
"Because forensic evidence was sent to the wrong department where it sat for well over a year until it was sent on to me." He looked over to Bertie. "I didn't have enough evidence, but now we do!"
"Detective Burnside, how often do you use Miss Taylors services with regards to forensic Evidence collection?"
"Every once in a while."
"Isn't it true that Miss Taylor is used whenever you have a case which Kirkby and Patterson have been involved in.?"
"Suppose so..."
"Isn't it also true that Miss Taylor is only Dr Smith's secretary?"
"Yes"
"In your opinion is Miss Taylor qualified enough to give evidence in a court room?" Bertie raised her voice.
Detective Burnside sighed. He didn't like the way this was heading. This was supposed to be a straight forward case. How on earth had the opposition managed to collate SO much information?
"Answer the question please Detective!" Bertie shouted.
"No she's not!"
"So this Forensic Evidence" Bertie walked back to her desk to pick up a file. "This evidence is absolute" Bertie tossed the file over her head. All the papers came fluttering out over Kirkby and Patterson. "RUBBISH!" she shouted.
"I suppose it is." DI Burnside had seen the evidence collected by Major Becker. In short he knew that she collected all the relevant information. He knew that Kirkby and Patterson were going down for this, and now was the time to save his own skin.
Bertie couldn't believe her ears. She didn't expect DI Burnside to change his mind like that. She took the opportunity and spoke to the judge.
"D I Burnside has just admitted that the forensic evidence provided by Miss Taylor is in fact inadmissible because Miss Taylor is not fully qualified. Therefore it should be stricken from the record!" Bertie mentally congratulated herself 'YES!'
"I think the evidence I had submitted is conclusive Milord. In the case of FCO Lisa Miller, Captain Becker is Innocent, and should be exonerated from all charges relating to this case." Bertie paused as she looked over to Patterson and Kirkby who hung their heads in shame.
"I would like to put to you that the real culprits are Sergeant Kirkby and Lance Corporal Patterson. I request that they be withdrawn from active duty and be charged with the rape of FCO Lisa Miller."
Major Walters scowled at Kirkby and Patterson. To think that he had thought of them as innocent! The video footage clearly showed that they were responsible. All Major Walters wanted to do now; was to get as far away as possible from these criminals!
The judge spoke to the unofficial courtroom. "We are in recess for ten minutes."
Everyone in the room rose as the judge excused herself.
What will the verdict be?
Will Captain Becker be exonerated?
Will he regain his self-respect?