The courtroom was filled with an almost tangible tension as Day 13 of Wilson v. Karev and Stevens began. This trial, once a high-stakes legal battle, had devolved into a public airing of grievances, personal attacks, and character assassination, all broadcast to a riveted international audience. Each day seemed to bring new and shocking revelations, and today was no exception. The anticipation was palpable as the plaintiff Jo Wilson and defendant Alex Karev prepared for yet another round of fiery exchanges.

Jo sat at her table with Annalise Keating, her expression resolute but tinged with a simmering anger. Across the courtroom, Alex Karev sat with Connor Walsh and Izzie Stevens, his face hard and defensive. Izzie sat stiffly beside him, her discomfort with the proceedings growing more obvious with each passing day.

Judge Martha Wallace entered the courtroom and banged her gavel, commanding immediate silence. "Court is now in session. I will remind both parties to keep their arguments focused and relevant. We will not tolerate any further outbursts or personal attacks. Proceed, Ms. Keating."

Annalise Keating rose from her seat with her usual calm authority, her eyes sharp as they locked onto Alex. "Your Honor, today the plaintiff wishes to address an incident from Dr. Karev's past that speaks directly to his character and pattern of behavior. I would like to recall Dr. Jo Wilson to the stand."

Jo stood, her face steady despite the brewing storm, and walked to the witness stand. After being sworn in, she sat with her hands folded, ready to unleash what she had been holding back.

Annalise approached her, her voice measured and deliberate. "Dr. Wilson, can you tell the court about an incident involving Dr. Karev that you believe demonstrates his disregard for empathy and decency?"

Jo took a deep breath, her voice steady but icy. "Yes. During our marriage, I discovered that Alex had uploaded a video to YouTube years before we met. In the video, he was laughing while torturing a stray dog."

The courtroom erupted in gasps and murmurs. Judge Wallace banged her gavel furiously. "Order! I will have order in this courtroom!"

Annalise waited for silence to return before continuing. "Dr. Wilson, can you elaborate on what you saw in this video?"

Jo's expression darkened. "The dog was tied up, and Alex was throwing things at it to scare it. He was laughing with his friends the entire time. He thought it was funny. I found the video on an old account he forgot to delete, and when I confronted him, he said it was just a stupid joke from when he was younger."

Annalise's voice sharpened. "And how did this incident affect your view of Dr. Karev?"

Jo's voice rose slightly, her anger evident. "It made me question everything about him. How could someone who claims to care about people find joy in tormenting a defenseless animal? It was disgusting."

Connor Walsh immediately stood, his tone sharp. "Objection, Your Honor! This is irrelevant to the case at hand and prejudicial."

Annalise turned to the judge, her expression unyielding. "Your Honor, this speaks directly to Dr. Karev's character and his pattern of minimizing harm caused to others. It is relevant."

Judge Wallace frowned, clearly torn. "I'll allow it, but proceed carefully, Ms. Keating."

Connor sat down, visibly irritated, while Annalise turned back to Jo. "Dr. Wilson, when you confronted Dr. Karev about this video, how did he respond?"

Jo's jaw tightened. "He dismissed it as a prank and told me I was overreacting. He didn't apologize, didn't show any remorse. He acted like it didn't matter."

Annalise nodded. "Thank you, Dr. Wilson. No further questions."

Connor stood, his tone cold as he approached Jo. "Dr. Wilson, you've made a serious accusation against my client. Do you have any evidence to support this claim?"

Jo met his gaze head-on. "The video was online for years. It's since been deleted, but I saved a copy."

Connor smirked slightly, his confidence returning. "A video you claim was deleted. Convenient. Isn't it possible you misinterpreted what you saw?"

Jo's voice was steady but cutting. "No. I know exactly what I saw."

Connor pressed further. "And isn't it true that you've made a habit of exaggerating incidents to paint Dr. Karev in the worst possible light?"

Jo's eyes flashed with anger. "The only one exaggerating here is Alex when he tries to act like he's the victim."

Connor's smirk faded, but he nodded curtly and returned to his seat. "No further questions."

As the court wrapped up for the day, Judge Wallace gave her usual reminder about decorum before adjourning. But before anyone could leave, Jo and Alex began arguing again.

Jo turned to Alex, her voice sharp and furious. "You're unbelievable, Alex. You talk about me like I'm the problem, but you're the one who's been a monster your entire life."

Alex stood, his face red with anger. "A monster? Look at yourself, Jo. You're nothing but a bitter, fat hypocrite who can't move on."

The courtroom gasped audibly, and Izzie Stevens, who had been silently enduring Alex's behavior for days, stood abruptly. Her face was a mixture of shock and fury.

"Alex, that's enough!" Izzie's voice was firm, her eyes blazing. "I've defended you through all of this, but this? This is too far."

Alex turned to her, his expression shifting to one of confusion and frustration. "Izzie, come on. You know she's been attacking me this whole time."

Izzie shook her head, her voice cold. "You just called her fat in front of a courtroom full of people, Alex. That's who you are now? A man who tears down women to feel better about himself? I can't do this anymore."

Alex's face fell, and he opened his mouth to respond, but Izzie cut him off. "We're done, Alex. I'm filing for divorce."

The courtroom fell silent as Izzie grabbed her things and walked out, leaving Alex standing there, stunned. Jo watched her go, her face a mix of vindication and sadness.

Judge Wallace banged her gavel again, her voice booming. "This behavior is unacceptable. Court is adjourned for the day. Both parties are warned—any further disruptions will have serious consequences."

As the courtroom emptied, the media outside erupted into a frenzy, reporters shouting questions and scrambling to report on the latest drama. Inside, Jo and Annalise left with their heads held high, while Alex remained seated at the defense table, his face pale and his hands shaking.

Day 13 had proven to be the most explosive yet, leaving the world stunned and the trial's participants forever changed. The battle between Jo Wilson and Alex Karev was far from over, but one thing was certain—no one would emerge from this trial unscathed.