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Underline: Witness Testimony/Cross Examination

Bold, italic, & ALL CAPS: objection, take that, or hold it

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(Parenthesis): inner monologue

(?),(!): Phoenix not paying attention

Phoenix Wright:
Turnabout Turncoat

Wright & Co. Law Office 10:30am

Phoenix and Maya were trying to find a place to file the evidence for their most recent case, where Phoenix had to bail Larry out… again. Nick was hoisting Maya up by the hips as she stood on his office chair. "Careful Nick!" Maya snapped struggling to keep her balance.

"W-What? Me?" Nick retorted letting go of Maya out of shock, "I told you I could've gotten you a step ladder!"
(But you insisted on using my chair)

"NICK!" Maya screamed as the chair rolled out from under her.

(?) (!)

"I got ya!" Nick shouted catching Maya in his arms, Maya was blushing from embarrassment Nick sighed, "I said it was a bad idea to use my chair."

"You said you'd keep me balanced and them you spaced Nick." Maya retorted.

"Oh yeah… Sorry."Phoenix apologized rubbing the back of his neck and let go of Maya as his phone started to ring, "Wright & Company Law Offices. Phoenix Wright speaking." Phoenix greeted.

"Mister Wright!" Maggey Byrde shouted.

"M-Maggey!" Nick shouted, "W-What's the problem?" He asked.

"You gotta help Detective Gumshoe sir." Maggey blurted.

(Help Detective Gumshoe?)

"Uh… heh heh," Nick laughed nervously rubbing the back of his neck again, "uh… can you explain why?" Nick asked.

"You don't have amnesia again do you Mister Wright?" Maggey asked glumly.

"No." Nick answered firmly putting his hand down.

"Then you should remember all the times he's helped you in cases, it's time you pay him back! By getting him declared not guilty!" Maggey shouted.

"WWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTT!?" Nick shouted, "Detective Gumshoe's been arrested?" Nick asked.

"What!?" Maya shouted mouth hanging open in astonishment.

"He's been framed I know he has!" Maggey shouted, "Well I'm mostly sure." Maggey sighed, "Just when my luck was changing, we had just got engaged…" Maggey's voice trailed off.

"I'm sorry did you say engaged?" Nick asked.

"Yes." Maggey replied, "Dick purposed to me abut a week ago.

"Uh… congratulations." Nick said sheepishly.

"What is it Nick?" Maya asked trying to snatch his phone from him but being held back by Nick with one hand on her forehead.

Nick held the phone to his chest, "Apparently Gumshoe is getting married to Maggey." He explained.

Without a word Maya swiped the phone from Nick, "Don't worry Maggey we'll get your man declared not guilty as an engagement present. Maya said determined and hung up.

(Hold on Maya I'm still going to charge them.)

"C'mon Nick!" Maya shouted at the door.

(?)

"Uh… where are we going?" Phoenix sighed.

Maya pouted, "The detention center obviously. We need to hear Detective Gumshoes's version of events."
(Oh right, Gumshoe's there)

Detention Center 11:25am

Visitor's Room

Phoenix and Maya were waiting in the detention center along with Maggey, who was pacing back and forth, after a few minutes Detective Dick Gumshoe walked out and he didn't look like himself, his stubble had grown out a little bit into a full 5 o'clock shadow and he didn't have his usual jolly attitude he sat down and avoided eye contact with his fiancé, Maggey put her hand against the glass and Gumshoe did the same, "Hey pals." He greeted glumly.

"Hey Gumshoe, I want to… uh congratulate you on the engagement." Phoenix greeted.

"Yeah congrats!" Maya shouted with joy.

Gumshoe started rubbing the back of his head, "Uh… thanks pals."

"We're here to represent you!" Maya shouted.

"No, no. It's not worth it." Gumshoe retorted.

"Why?" Phoenix and Maya asked in unison.

"The victim is the Chief of Detectives." Gumshoe answered.

"WHAT! Phoenix, Maya, & Maggey shouted standing up.

"ARE YOU KIDDING ME!" Phoenix shouted slamming his hands on the table, "That guy that's always playing games on his computer!?"

Detective Gumshoe let out a quarter hearted chuckle, "Yeah he would do that."The very slimmest hint of a smile crossed the Detective's lips.

"Dick please let Mister Wright defend you." Maggey pleaded. Gumshoe still didn't look at his worried fiancé, "Richard. Please." Maggey pleaded.

Out of the corner of his eye he saw Maggey about to burst into tears it made Gumshoe mad he could do nothing to calm her. He made up his mind, he slammed his fist on the desk, "HEY PAL!" He shouted directed at Phoenix.

"Yes Detective." Phoenix replied.

"I want you to defend me." He snapped.

Nick started rubbing the back of his head, "Uh… what changed your mind?" Phoenix asked.

Dick motioned his head at Maggey, "'I can't stand seeing her close to tears."

"While you write a letter of recommendation, explain to us what transpired on the day of the murder." Maya asked.

"Sure thing pals." Dick said starting to write, "It was about two days ago, I had misplaced my gun, it had been stolen from my locker."

"WHAT?! How is that possible?" Maya asked.

Gumshoe shrugged, "It was about 2:30 in the afternoon I was searching the evidence room thinking I may have dropped it somewhere then I heard a loud BANG! I rushed out and he was dead and on his desk, my pistol I got the science guys to get on this I was holding the gun, with a glove on and I was tackled and taken here."

Gumshoe slid the letter of recommendation to Phoenix, "Thanks Detective." Nick said smiling putting the letter in his back pocket.

"We'll get you a not guilty verdict I promise." Maya said determined.

Police Department

Criminal Affairs 11:55am

Phoenix and Maya walked in and as fast as they could and turned in the letter of recommendation, "Mister Wright?" A familiar female voice asked.

(I know that voice)

Phoenix turned around to see a brunette girl with her hair done up like Maya's in a white lab coat over a forensic scientist's uniform , "Oh hey Ema." Phoenix greeted shaking her hand, "It's been a while."

"Yeah it has." Ema replied, "It's a shame what happened here." Then Ema noticed Maya, "Oh… who's your friend Mister Wright?" She asked.

"Oh uh…" Phoenix was caught in an awkward position, Maya wasn't there for the defense of Chief Prosecutor Lana Skye. Maya saw this and jumped in.

"Maya Fey." She introduced herself extending her hand.

Ema Skye" Ema replied shaking Maya's hand, "wait a second… DID YOU SAY FEY?" Like Mia Fey? Any relation?" She asked in rapid succession uninterrupted after the handshake ended.

"Yeah, Mia was my older sister." Maya answered, " Wait a minute… how do you know my sister?" Maya asked suspiciously.

"Was?" Ema asked Phoenix then remembered that he told Ema that Mia no longer worked at the office.

"You don't know?" Maya asked, "My sister was murdered years ago." Maya explained.

"Oh, Mister Wright didn't tell me that I'm so for your loss." Ema explained, Maya looked at Phoenix confused.

"Nick?" Maya asked confused.

Phoenix started rubbing the back of his neck, "Shortly after you headed back to Kurian Village I defended her sister in a murder case… oddly enough she reminded me a lot of you. Heh heh."

"How do know my sister?" Maya asked pointing at Ema.

Ema raised both hands to her shoulders, "Easy, I don't know her personally my sister went to Law School with her and was impressed by Mia, my sister is the former Chief Prosecutor Lana Skye."

"WHAT!?" Maya shouted mouth agape is astonishment.

"Anyway I need to get back to work scientifically investigating the murder scene." Ema said cheerfully as she lowered her glasses with pink lenses.

"Do you mind if we help?" Nick asked.

Ema bit her lip, "I'd love to let you help Mister Wright, but this is an internal matter."

"Hang on!" Maya shouted, "We're defending Detective Gumshoe, this is our case too." She snapped.

Ema made a face like she was pondering it before sighing, "Fine. C'mon." She motioned for them to follow, Maya and Phoenix followed Ema over.

Phoenix immediately noticed something, "There's no gunpowder burn surrounding the bullet hole."

"Hey you're right." The two girls said astonished in unison.

"That means the pistol that belongs to Detective Gumshoe can't be the murder weapon". Phoenix stated bluntly.

"Scientifically speaking, that is a possibility." Ema mumbled tapping a pen to her chin.

"But what does it mean?" Maya asked confused.

"It was planted there" Phoenix answered his eyes turned cold as anger started coursing through his body, "To frame Detective Gumshoe."

"Woah! Really?" Maya asked astonished.

"Well why are you so surprised? Detective Gumshoe lost track of his gun and it still has a full clip so it hasn't been fired and it hasn't been moved since his arrest." Ema explained as Phoenix checked the clip, "Scientifically speaking the only way it got there is if it was planted."

"That doesn't sound very scientific ." Maya stated unimpressed.

"There is one thing that doesn't make sense." Nick stated placing a hand on his chin.

"Huh? What's that Nick?" Maya asked.

"How the culprit got into Detective Gumshoe's locker." Nick explained.

"I have a scientific theory." Ema interrupted.

Police Department

Evidence Room 12:05pm

"What are we doing here?" Maya asked as they stood in front of Gumshoe's locker without answering Ema pulled out 3 things:

1. A fingerprinting set

2. A pair latex gloves

3. A piece of Saran Wrap

"Watch and learn." Ema covered the area a hand would cover with the powder, she then blew most of the powder off and repeated the process until she had a full print she then put the gloves on and put the Saran Wrap around the handle, "there's a little glitch in the security." She grabbed the handle, "Apply a little pressure and…" the sound of the locker unlocking can be heard she opened it, "voilá."

"Wow that is a major glitch." Maya said astonished.

"Definitely a major oversight." Phoenix commented a hand on his chin

"Yeah but that's the possibility." Ema shrugged Ema started to walk away, "Feel free to-"

"HOLD IT!" Phoenix shouted, "Ema."

"Yes Mister Wright?" She asked her hand on the doorknob.

"Can you repeat what you just showed us?" Phoenix asked.

"Why?" She asked annoyed crossing her arms leaning up against the door.

"We need to film it." Maya said forcing a smile as Ema shot her a glare.

"She's correct, actually" Phoenix announced.

(For once)

"If we don't get it on film we'd have no way of proving it." Phoenix stated pointing at Ema, "So I'll ask again. CAN YOU REPEATE WHAT YOU JUST SHOWED US?" Ema started laughing.
(?)

"Oh Mister Wright" Ema said disappointedly shaking her head, "Don't you remember this, "in the absence of evidence we must rely on testimony" if you present this and explain the glitch when the prosecution asks if you have proof and you say no the prosecution will take you word."

"EMA!" Maya shouts, "Detective Gumshose love life and actual life are on the line here!"

(*sigh* Maya why would Ema care-)

"HOLD IT!" Ema shouted.

(!)

"What?" Phoenix asked.

"What did she mean by love life?"
(ARE YOU KIDDING EMA!?)

"Gumshoe is engaged to Maggey Byrde." Maya explained.

Ema made a determined face with her guard up, "Help me reset the scene." She ordered, "We're going to get him acquitted."

"Easier said than done." A British voice that commanded authority and respect announced.

(Oh no, not him, I'd take ANYONE ELSE over him)

The trio turned to see Miles Edgeworth in the doorway, "After all I will be manning the Prosecution…Phoenix Wright." Edgeworth turned around and began to exit.

"C'mon Miles" Phoenix said causing him to stop, "he's your ally." That statement struck a nerve causing Miles to jiggle the handle.

"YOU THINK I DON'T KOW THAT!" Miles shouted loosing his cool, after collecting himself Edgeworth cleared his throat, "See you in court Wright." He said and then exited the Evidence Room.

After recording the video Phoenix sighed, "I think that is all we can get from here."

Maya nodded in agreement, "Thank you Ema." Maya said extending her hand.

"No problem." Ema replied shaking Maya's hand, she then turned to Phoenix "It was good to see you Mister Wright." She smiled with a nod.

"Likewise." Phoenix replied with a nod.

Detention Center 12:50pm

Visitor's Room

Phoenix and Maya waited for Detective Gumshoe, Maggey had gone home for a little bit. After about a 39 minute wait Detective Gumshoe entered and sat down, "Hey pals." He greeted a little happier until he saw the grim look on their faces, "What is it pals?" He asked nervously, "You're scaring me."

"We found out who's prosecuting." Phoenix said nervously.

"Really? Who?" Gumshoe asked.

"Mister Edgeworth." Maya mumbled a hand partially over her mouth.
"R-Really?" Gumshoe studdered.

"Don't worry there isn't much evidence pointing towards you and we have a video of how we think the real culprit got into your locker.

The Next Day

District Courthouse 9:45am

Defendant Lobby No. 1

"Thank you for taking the case Mister Wright." Maggey screamed saluting Phoenix, "I'll be pulling for you guys." She said and gave Dick a kiss on the cheek before entering the courtroom gallery.
(There's no way Detective Gumshoe did it and I know Edgeworth probably agrees with me hopefully we can buy another day or two.)

To be continued…