Derek Or Luke-Ch 36
Tony looked down at Penelope and said, "Ms. Garcia can you please tell us about the relationship you have with Derek"?, she smiled and said, "we're friends and co-workers". He said, "just friends"?, she said, "he's my best friend", Tony said, "do you love him"?, she said, "of course I do, I've loved him since the day we met".
Derek sat watching and listening as Tony said, "how long have you and Derek been lovers'?, Mia jumped up and said, "objection, what does that have to do with anything your honor'?, Tony said, "it could prove that Derek cheated on her your honor I think it's very relevant". Olivia said, "over ruled for now, you can answer the question Ms. Garcia".
Penelope said, "we're not lovers, we've never slept together", Tony looked at her and said, "come on Penelope we're all adults here, are you trying to tell this court that you and Derek have never had sex"?, she said, "that's exactly what I'm saying". He took a deep breath and crossed his arms over his chest and said, "you do know that it's a crime to lie while you're under oath don't you Penelope"?, she said, "yes, yes I do and what I just told you wasn't a lie".
Mia stood up and said, "objection he's badgering the witness, that question was asked and answered several times your honor", Olivia said, "I agree, move on Tony". He nodded his head and said, "yes mam", he thought for a minute and said, "tell me about Hank, how do you feel about him"?, she smiled and said, "I love him".
Tony said, "you love him"?, she nodded her head and said, "yes", he said, "so how often have you seen him"?, Penelope said, "since Derek and Hank have moved back I've seen him almost everyday". Tony said, "what about before they moved back"?, she said, "I hadn't seen him in a while, I'm not sure exactly", he nodded his head and turned to look at Savannah.
He said, "if you have been in love with Derek since the day you met him why didn't you ever try to make things work before"?, she said, "the timing was never right". He said, "and now it is"?, she nodded her head and said, "yes, when Dereks divorce is final we're going to be married and then the three of us are going to be a family".
Mia watched as Tony looked down at his files and then at her and said, "isn't it true that you were shot a few years back"?, Mia jumped up and said, "objection, what's that got to do with why we're here'?, Olivia said, "it doesn't, move on counselor", he said, "yes mam". He sighed and said, "I have no further questions for her at this time".
Olivia looked at her and said, "you may step down", she stood up and walked back to sit beside her future husband, when she sat down they intertwined fingers and he smiled at her and whispered, "you were amazing". She winked at him and said, "I love you", he said, "I love you to sweetness" their attention then went to Tony.
Tony said, "I'd like to call Savannah to the stand", she pushed her chair back and stood up and woddled up to the witness stand, when she got into the booth the baitliff said, "raise your right hand", she raised her hand and he said, "do you swear that the testimony you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God"?, she said, "I do", he said, "you may be seated".
After she sat down Tony said, "Savannah I need you to tell me in your own words why you think this court shouldn't take your parental rights away from you". She took a deep breath and moved around in her seat a little and said, "I love him, he's my son", he said, "do you knowingly hurt him"?, she said, "no, of course not", Mia stood up and said, "objection, it's already in evidence that she has your honor, their are pictures of the brusies and a doctors note about the other ER visits".
Olivia said, "I agree, it's already in evidence", she looked at Tony and said, "shame on you getting your client to perjure herself on the stand", Tony opened his mouth to speak and Olivia said, "I've heard enough I'm ready to give my decision". Tony walked over and stood by his client as the judge got ready to give her decision.