September 6th, 2016
Detention Center, 11:30AM
Nick's POV
Judy: That woman! She's just… just… ugh!
Nick: You're still upset about that?
Judy: Of course! I hope Wright takes this case and destroys her!
I rub her back a bit to calm her down.
Nick: Easy there Judy. Remember, we're doing this for both Mia and Maya. Don't let her rattle you up like that.
Judy (Sigh): You're right. Thanks Nick.
Nick: Excuse me.
Police: Yes, how can I help you?
Nick: Officer Wilde and Hopps sir. We were wondering if we can speak to the suspect. Maya Fey?
Police: Sure thing. You can go in, but only for an hour.
Detention Center
Visitor's Room
Maya: Oh hello! Did Phoenix find the lawyer?
Nick: Well he's speaking to him right now, but we don't what's going on.
Maya: Oh.
Judy: But we got some good news. We found out who one of the witness is, and we might have a good idea about what happen.
Maya: Oh, that's good to hear!
Nick: We've decided to drop by and talk to you until Phoenix gets back.
Maya: Okay! Anything you want to know?
Judy: Well there was one important information we forgot to ask. You said your sister called you to come done to the office and pick up the statue clock, right?
Maya: Yes.
Judy: What time was it when you got there?
Maya: I say it was around 9:00. I went in to the office, the lights were off… and that's when I found Sister.
Nick: Thank you Maya, that's all we need to know. By the way, I know you didn't like to answer this when Phoenix asked, but what about your parents?
Maya: I only had my sister. My father died when I was very young. And I don't know where my mother is.
Judy: Don't know? So she could still be alive?
Maya: I hope so, but I can't really say for sure.
Nick: What happened to make your mother disappeared?
Maya: It all started with that case.
Judy: "That case"?
Maya: There was a murder that happened a long time ago, the strange part is no one knows who did it, not even the cops. There weren't that many clues that had a connection with anybody, so the police decided to use a spirit medium.
Nick: You said that the Fey family, mostly women, were very connect to the spirit world right?
Maya: Yeah, and my mother's powers were really good too.
Judy: When did all of this happen?
Maya: It was fifteen years ago. I was only two years old when it happened. The police convinced her to try and contact the victim.
Judy: Wow… did they find the suspect?
Maya: Yes… we thought.
Nick: You "thought"…?
Maya: The person that my mother helped the police capture was innocent.
Nick and Judy: WHAT!?
Maya: After that the police were so embarrassed that they wanted to keep a secret, but a man found out about it and linked to the press. The media jumped on it big, calling my mother a fraud and she… she became the laughing stock of the nation.
Judy: Oh, you poor girl.
I just sat and looked at her. I knew what it was like to be in that place.
Nick: So that's when your mother left you?
Maya: Uh-uh. My sister wasn't happy about it. So several years later she announced that she would become a lawyer and left the mountain.
Judy: So you live alone.
Maya: Yeah. I kind of gotten used to it. Oh, also… I had to become independent, or I would lose my E.S.P! N-Nick, are you okay?
Nick: Hmm. Oh yeah, it's nothing.
I turned away for a bit and saw Phoenix entering the room.
Maya: Hey! Your back! Did you find the lawyer?
Phoenix: Um… well… see… I… I really don't think you should use that guy. He… didn't seem healthy. He was all skin and bones!
Maya: … What really happened?
Phoenix: …
Judy: No… you don't mean…?
Maya: He refused to help?
Phoenix: Urp.
Maya: I see, I've been abandoned, then.
I took out the cell phone and pushed it to Maya. She looked and I just smiled.
Maya: Do you guys want to hear my sister?
We said nothing and she opened up her message.
[Conversation Recorded. September 5th, 9:27 AM]
Maya: Hello? This is Maya.
Mia: Hey Maya, it's me.
Maya: Mia! What's up? You haven't called in a while.
Mia: Sorry, I've been busy. How you been?
Maya: Well, LONEY. And it's all YOUR fault. Nah, I'm just teasing. I've been great! I'm finally getting used to having my own place.
Mia: That's good to hear. Actually I'm calling because I have a favor to ask.
Maya: I know, I know. You want me to hold evidence for you?
Mia: Sharp as always! There's a lot of buzz about the upcoming trial… I just don't feel safe keeping the evidence here.
Maya: I gotcha. So what is it this time?
Mia: It's… a clock.
Maya: A clock?
Mia: Yeah, it's made to look like that statue, "The Thinker." And it tells you the time! I thought you might like it. You always liked toys.
Maya: Hey! I'm not a little girl anymore, Sis!
Mia: Now, now. You know I'm only teasing. Ah, I should probably tell you, the clock isn't talking right now.
Maya: Huh? It's not working? That's lame!
Mia: I had to take the clockwork out. Sorry. I put some papers inside it instead.
Maya: Papers? Is that the evidence, then? Hmm, well… there's a possibility that it might be that way, yes.
Mia: Can you come by the office tonight, say 9:00, to pick it up? I'll be in a pretrial meeting until then.
Maya: Okay, Sis, but I expect dinner! Something good! Like… burgers! I could really go for a good burger.
Mia: Okay, okay. We'll hit the usual joint. Also can you pack a few things? I've arranged for you to stay a friend's house until the trial is over.
Maya: Okay sis! See you soon.
Mia: Yep. I'll be waiting Maya.
[Conversation ended]
I saw tears rolling down her cheeks.
Maya: Thank you! I guess it's just a matter of time until the state lawyer gets here.
Nick (Thinking): 4:00, time is up. Maya…
Nick: He's not coming either.
Maya: Not coming!? But I-I…
Nick: Phoenix is going to defend you!
Maya and Phoenix: WHAT!?
Maya: B-but why?
Nick: Why? Because…
Phoenix: We can't abandon you. You're in trouble and we know you didn't do it! We're going help you and set you free!
I looked at him in amazement.
Nick (Thinking): Who is this guy!?
Judy: We won't abandon you Maya. You can count on us!
I looked at Judy and saw determination in her eyes. I turned and gave her a, thumbs up.
Maya: … That's so kind of you… *sniff* … …
Nick: Well! Let's fight this one and get you out of here!
Maya: R-right! Thank you!
She smiled at least. I looked and Phoenix and Judy they seem confined, and so am I!
Phoenix: One last question… You are innocent, right?
Maya: Yes! And I trust you guys… So you must trust me, too, okay?
Phoenix: It's a deal!
Maya: Thank you!
Nick: Get some rest Maya. We've got a big day ahead of us tomorrow.
Maya: Right! See you at the trial. Good luck.
Detention Center
Phoenix: Okay. Well we got ourselves a case. Now what?
Nick: Well, there's one more place I want to check out before we head home.