Episode 9: Turnabout Beauty
Series creator: Iris Harrington
Episode Written by: Iris Harrington and Leo Carson
Episode Edited by: Iris Harrington
Bloopers Written by: Nicolas Harrington
Based on the Video Game created by Capcom
(Edgeworth is in his office thumbing through a cast file.)
Edgeworth
FD-27.… As I look through this file, I can't believe that the defense attorney walked in like she didn't know anything.
(Fade Out. As we fade in we see Stacy McMichael 8 months pregnant during a trial. One witness took the stand. Ms. Wendy Oldbag.)
April 6, 2013, 11:30 a.m. - District Courtroom No.5
Stacy
Objection! Your honor if I may, I would like to prove Ms. Rheinhart that Ms. Johnson was there. Ms. Oldbag would you like to give out your testimony.
Wendy
Sure why not, after all I'm only doing this for you.
Stacy
Please Ms. Oldbag.
Wendy
(Confrontation ~ Moderato 2009) Since you're so nice I will.
- I was getting out of my car to the studio
- When I saw Maggie next to the victim.
- She had the knife in her hand.
- With blood pouring from the blade.
(Music fades out.)
Stacy
Ms. Judy Rheinhart, I'll be able to help you if you try this testimony or your client will be found guilty.
Judy
I don't need help from a bloated prosecutor.
Stacy
(Shocked.) I can't help it! I'm pregnant. Sorry for trying to help.
Judge Perciding
(Shake his head.) I'm sorry to say this, but I warned you Ms. Rheinhart. I have no choice but to hold you in contempt of court.
Judy
But, but.
Judge Perciding
I find the defendant, GUILTY!
Judy
Noooooooooooooooooo!
(Gavel slams.)
Ace Attorney Opening
Phoenix
Hi, My name is Phoenix Wright. I was once a famous attorney that fought countless battles till one day I met a rookie prosecutor that cost me my badge. I aided Apollo through his battle. The courtroom has gotten to be even worse since I was gone. I went back and took the bar exam again to take on these fierce opponents. My road will change forever now because my old friends have come and helped me on my new quest in the courthouse. I am ready for battle, OBJECTION!
(Objection 2001: Ace Attorney: The Series Theme)
July 10, 2027- 10:00 a.m. - High Prosecutor Office-Room 1202
(Kay runs into Edgeworth's office. Kay Faraday- The Great Truth Burglar is heard in the background. From Miles Edgeworth Ace Attorney Investigations.)
Kay
Hey, what are you doing?
Edgeworth
(Turns around in his chair. Looks at Kay.) I'm rehearsing for a play.
Kay
(Shocked.) What kind of play?
Edgeworth
(Points at his head.) It stars a prosecutor who will find the killer to Stacy McMichael's murder.
Kay
That's no play.
Edgeworth
(Arms wide open, shakes his head.) In my line of work, that's my show.
Kay
Wasn't that solved?
Edgeworth
(Points at Kay.) Not until the killer is convicted. So how are you feeling Kay?
Kay
(Pumps arm.) Better after they removed my appendix. (Looks down.) I'm sorry if I was any trouble, I didn't want anyone to worry.
Edgeworth
You had Iris worried. Her heart almost stopped.
Kay
I'm sorry, is her heart that bad?
Edgeworth
Murmurs can be bad only if they don't take any warning ahead of time.
Kay
I think I should talk to her.
Edgeworth
Maybe you should.
(Kay leaves, Franziska enters. Music fades out.)
Franziska
(Looks back at Kay, then looks at Edgeworth.) What'd you do to her now?
Edgeworth
It's between her and Iris. It's none of your concern.
Franziska
(Stunned.) I only asked, you don't have to bite my head off.
Edgeworth
Then I suggest you leave it be.
Franziska
(Readies whip.) What has gotten into you?
Edgeworth
I've got a case to work on and you've just interrupted me.
Franziska
And the girl didn't?
Edgeworth
(Points at Franziska.) She just had an appendix removed, at lease a little remorse was in order!
Franziska
Fine then, I'll leave.
(Franziska leaves, Gumshoe enters. Dick Gumshoe ~ It's Detective Gumshoe)
Gumshoe
(Hands Edgeworth a folder.) Here's the info you wanted, sir.
Edgeworth
(Takes folder.) Thank you, Detective. (Opens folder.) So a new defense attorney was assigned to the case.
Gumshoe
(Laughs.) Yeah, a real beaut, she's 21 years old. Her name is Amanda Rheinhart.
Edgeworth
Any relations to Judy Rheinhart?
Gumshoe
Her sister, Mr. Edgeworth.
Edgeworth
(Places folder on his desk.) Let's hope she's better than her sister.
Gumshoe
Do you know anything about her sister?
Edgeworth
After the FD-27 case, Judy left the area, she had a family and that's all I've heard about her.
Gumshoe
(Looks up.) Judy would be 28 years old sir. She was in college when she took the case.
Edgeworth
That I know. I'd like to speak with Amanda. Could you see if you can have her drop by?
Gumshoe
No problem sir, I'm on it.
(Gumshoe leaves and Larry shows up. Music fades out, Larry Butz ~ In The Shadow of the Government)
Larry
(Big smile on face.) Edgey, how's it going?
Edgeworth
(Shocked.) What are you doing here?
Larry
(Thumbs up.) I was wondering about that girl Nick was defending, is she free?
Edgeworth
She's too young for you and no, she's taken.
Larry
Ah, man. Who's she with?
Edgeworth
She's dating a dog-demon.
Larry
(Eyes widen.) A DOG!? How can man's best friend go out with a girl like that?
Edgeworth
Well, you could say she took him into her dog pound.
Larry
Woh, dude that was bad.
Edgeworth
I'm not one to make jokes with you.
Larry
Woh, dude, you were serious.
Edgeworth
Never mind.
Larry
(Thumbs up.) I've gotta go, I've gotta play an orange ninja turtle.
Edgeworth
That's a ninja turtle with an orange mask.
(Larry leaves, Music fades out. Gumshoe enters with Amanda. Amanda has long bright red hair, crystal blue eyes. She's wearing a blue dress, knee high, with a black over coat and a red bow around her neck.)
Amanda
You wanted to see me?
Edgeworth
(Face turns red.) Breath taking.
Amanda
Thank you, Mr. Edgeworth.
Edgeworth
So you're the new defense attorney they assigned.
Amanda
Yes, sir.
Edgeworth
What law firm are you working out of?
Amanda
I don't have a firm, I work alone sir.
Edgeworth
You might want to work in a law firm.
Amanda
Do you know a good one?
Edgeworth
He's a friend of mine, Phoenix Wright.
Amanda
THE Phoenix Wright! Oh, I've wanted to meet him so bad, he's my idol. That's why I became a defense attorney.
Edgeworth
What about your sister?
Amanda
My sister? Ever since she lost to Stacy she never set foot in another courtroom. She tried to talk me out of it.
Edgeworth
Where is your sister?
Amanda
I live with her, ever since the baby she's become lazy and fat.
Edgeworth
(Shocked.) And her husband?
Amanda
Her husband is dead, that's why she asked to live with me.
Edgeworth
You learn something new everyday.
Amanda
So will Mr. Wright take me in?
Edgeworth
You need a mentor for this trial. Whether you win or not you need to know your limit. Have you met the client?
Amanda
Yeah, she bit my head off.
Edgeworth
She knows your sister.
Amanda
I know, I'll give you a battle in there.
Edgeworth
I hope you do.
Amanda
See you tomorrow.
Edgeworth
Yep, you too.
(Amanda leaves.)
Gumshoe
(Laughs.)What I'd tell yeah.
Edgeworth
(Closes his eyes.) She still looks like a child, but grew up faster than her sister.
Gumshoe
(Laughs.) I guess it's for the better.
July 11, 2027- 10:00 a.m. - Courtroom No. 5
(Gavel Slams. Trials and Tribulations ~ Trial Begins)
Judge Perciding
Let's get this trial started. The trial of Maggie Johnson will begin. Is the defense ready?
Amanda
Ready your honor.
Judge Perciding
(Blank stare.)…...
Edgeworth
(Shocked.) (Even the judge is left breathless.) The prosecution is ready.
Judge Perciding
Is the prosecution ready?
Amanda
(Laughs.) I think he answered that your honor.
Judge Perciding
… Oh yeah, Mr. Wright, is this girl your daughter?
Phoenix
No, your honor, she filed into my firm yesterday and now I'm mentoring her.
Judge Perciding
(Looks at Amanda.) What's your name?
Amanda
Amanda Rheinhart.
Judge Perciding
You look very nerves today.
Amanda
I am.
Judge Perciding
Let's get this trial started. Prosecution may call their first witness.
Edgeworth
The prosecution would like to call Ema Skye to the stand.
(Ema Skye takes the stand.)
Ema
Good morning, everyone.
Amanda
You look comfortable there.
Ema
I've done it a lot.
Amanda
I'm sure you have.
Edgeworth
Why don't you explain the crime scene for us?
Ema
(Music fades out. Confrontation ~ Moderato 2009.) Will do.
- The crime took place in Ms. Stacy McMichael's apartment.
- Stacy was with Iris and her daughter Tammy.
- When Maggie, dressed in black attacked Iris with the knife.
- She ten attacked and killed Stacy with a baseball bat.
- Kagome fought with Maggie for the bat so Maggie wouldn't hurt Tammy. That's all.
(Music fades out.)
Edgeworth
The prosecution would like to enter the knife, the baseball bat, and the crime scene photo into evidence.
Judge Perciding
The court accepts these into evidence. Amanda you may cross examine the witness.
Amanda
My question is how do you know that Maggie was the one who did it?
Ema
A witness identified her through a photo.
Amanda
Can you prove that she was at the scene?
(Confess the Truth 2009)
Ema
(Sweating Bullets.) Well no, but the witness was under oath.
Amanda
A mistake in identity is very common, it wouldn't be lying.
Ema
(Well that's true.) Well, that's true.
Edgeworth
Objection! Then tell me who you think it was.
Amanda
With these evidence it doesn't prove Maggie did it, it proves Kagome did it.
Edgeworth
Objection! Kagome can't be tried again.
Amanda
Then prove to me that Maggie was there.
Edgeworth
(Shocked.) Ahh! (She's right, even for a rookie she's good. If I don't show her proof then this trial is over.)
(Music fades out.)
(To Be Continued.)
Next Time
(Edgeworth) I find myself in a bind, and I need to find some proof that Maggie was at the crime scene or Amanda's mistake in identity claim will cause Maggie to be found not guilty. I know she did it too. Will I be able to find the truth or will Amanda best me in her first trial? Find out in the next episode: Part 2- Innocence in Beauty.
Bloopers
(1)
Larry
(Big smile on face.) Edgey, how's it going?
Edgeworth
(Shocked.) What are you doing here?
Larry
(Thumbs up.) I was wondering about that girl Nick was defending, is she free?
Edgeworth
She's too young for you and no, she's taken.
Larry
Ah, man. Who's she with?
Edgeworth
She's dating a dog-demon.
Larry
(Eyes widen.) A DOG!? How can man's best friend go out with a girl like that?
Edgeworth
Well, you could say she took him into her dog pound.
Larry
Woh, dude that was bad.
Edgeworth
I'm not one to make jokes with you.
Larry
Woh, dude, you were serious? (Hands on his head.)
Edgeworth
… (Arms folded,) You act like this is the first time hearing it.
Larry
Technically, yeah.
Edgeworth
(Faceplam.)
(2.)
(Larry leaves, Music fades out. Gumshoe enters with Amanda. Amanda has long bright red hair, crystal blue eyes. She's wearing a blue dress, knee high, with a black over coat and a red bow around her neck. She trips on the floor.)
Amanda
Damn it, why do I keep doing that?
Edgeworth
(Face turns red.) Breath taking.
Amanda
(Looks up at him.) Are you serious? I'm here on the floor and all you can say is breath taking?
Edgeworth
(Shocked.) Sorry, I was following the script. (Pants.)
Amanda
(Gets up.) That's it, I'm done. (Walks away.)
Edgeworth
(Slaps himself.) Pull yourself together, Edgeworth. She's 22 years old.
(3.)
(Gavel Slams. Trials and Tribulations ~ Trial Begins)
Judge Perciding
Let's get this trial started. The trial of Maggie Johnson will begin. Is the defense ready?
Amanda
Ready your honor.
Judge Perciding
(Blank stare.)…...
Edgeworth
(Shocked.) (Even the judge is left breathless.) The prosecution is ready.
Judge Perciding
Is the prosecution ready?
Amanda
(Laughs.) I think he answered that your honor.
Judge Perciding
(Blank stare.)….
Edgeworth
(Points out.) Print that, we can use that!?
Amanda
Hey, knock it off!
Edgeworth
(Shocked.) What did I do?
Amanda
I'm a bit sensitive when it comes to that.
Edgeworth
(Shocked. Folds his arms.) Maybe I should just follow the script.
Amanda
That would be better.
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