"All Rise for the Honorable Judge." The court session had started, and everyone rose as the judge walked up to its chair, and as the ritual goes, everyone sat. On one side was the Plaintiff, a mister George Jeffers, and his attorney was Edward Taylor (Robert was going to enjoy this). On the Defendant's side was a miss Monique Rivoure, and her attorney was Robert Locksley. Jeffers was a tall man, a classic "rich" look. Dark hair sprayed with gray, a strong jawline, square chest. A man who made a lot of money and didn't want to lose any of it. Monique was a small french woman who moved here for a better opportunity, and when she got the maid job at the Jeffers' household, she was soon found accused of stealing from the house, and she had no where else to turn except for Robert. Why? Because no one wanted to go against the Jeffers family. This wasn't their first time in a court with similar circumstances, and every time they won. But Robert wasn't afraid. An audience showed up for this court, because Jeffers was a well known business man, and this was Robert's first case in a very long time. "We are here today in the court of law for a count of robbery from Miss Rivoure. Mr. Locksley, how does the defendant plea?" The judge asked. Robert stood up, giving a small smile to the judge. "Not guilty, your honor." And then he sat down, leaning back and looking over at Eddy, who seemed to be a bit nervous about this, but Robert knew that he was not that bad of a lawyer. Robert was now supposed to give his opening statement. He walked over to the jury. "Hope I'm not too rusty." Robert said with a smile, looking back to the jury. "Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury, there's a time where we have to say enough is enough. And as I stand before you today, going against Mr. Taylor and his client Mister Jeffers, my client and the many others who have been accused of robbing from Mr. Jeffers, is not guilty. Of course I cannot help the previous 'criminals', Miss Rivoure is someone I can help be rid of this little curse. But there is a little plot twist. you want to hear what it is?" Robert asked, his eyebrows raised with a little smile, looking back at Jeffers and Taylor. "I can't tell you just yet... But sit back, relax, and let the story unravel before you." Robert said, looking at the judge with a nod, then walking back to the table. "Very dramatic as always, Mister Locksley." "Only for you, your honor." The court gave a small chuckle, and the judge looked at him with stern eyes, but a faint smile. Ed's opening statement wasn't as dramatic as Robert's, but it did it's point. The trail started with Ed asking witnesses to the stand, and Robert also doing so after he was done. It was the basic lawyer thing. A bit boring, and people were expecting more of a show with Robert. That was until it was his turn to bring up his witnesses. First it was Monique, her telling her story of how she was a woman who has never been charged of a single trial, who just received her American citizenship, and studying to become a teacher. It won the hearts of the jury, and Robert made sure it was just that... but that was the only part of his plan. "Your honor I would like to call Jake Jeffers to the stand." Robert said. Jake was the son to George. He was 18 years old, a golden boy. "How're you doing, Jake? Remember you're under oath." Robert said with another grin. "I-I'm fine." Jake said. "I don't know why I'm up here--" he began, but Robert cut him off. "You still got your scholarship? Full ride for soccer?" Robert asked. He glanced at his father, confused, then back at Robert. "yessir. NYU." He said, and Robert nodded. "Nice. I got invited to go there. But I didn't want to support a crappy football team." Robert said again jokingly. "Objection your honor, relevance?" Ed Taylor asked. The judge looked at Robert, giving a shrug. "What is the point of this, Mister Locksley?" "What I'm getting at, your honor, is that Jake is a good kid. Good grades, a good family, house, a killer leg, he probably has a nice little lady, am I right?" Robert asked. Again Jake nodded. "See? A lady killer! What's her name?" Robert asked, putting his hands in his pockets. "Jamie Bennett, Sir." He said. "WHAT?!" A voice screamed from the stands. A woman was standing up, glaring at Jake. "Who the hell is Jamie?!" She screamed. Another girl stood up. "I'M Jamie! Who the hell are you?" She demanded. "I'm his girlfriend!" "NO! I'm his girlfriend!" The two started in to a fight. The court went wild. The sheriffs had to break up the fight, and remove the two women as the judge demanded order. Robert gasped, looking at Jake with a shocked expression. Then looked back at the girls. "Wait, they can't both be your girlfriend, Jake... unless..." He turned back to look at him. "You were dating both!" Jake's face was red, and confused. "You see, I asked Monique if she has seen anything out of the ordinary while working at the Jeffers house. Turns out that she noticed that you would bring two different girls over, alternating a bit, saying the same mushy gushy lines, buying her things... But when did you start dating Miss Bennett?" Robert asked. Jake looked terrified, and looked at his dad. "No looking over there. Tell the truth man, or you lose a bit more of that 'Golden Boy' repuation." Robert said gently. Jake looked back and Robert and sighed. "About 8 months ago." "And how about the other one? Miss Meyer?" "Two years." "So you're saying that two years of seeing the same girl gets a bit old, but you didn't want to lose what you had, so you found another lady on the side? A bit of a wilder one? And one that has had a few interactions with the police..." One of the sheriffs walked back in holding a few items. "Mister Jeffers, your father claimed that he was missing a few things... One of his favorite watches... A few rings... an expensive 'vase' but we all know what you use that for, Jakey." Robert said, listing a few things off his memory. "Sheriff, would you mind telling us what you found in Miss Bennett's purse when you had to check her after her fight?" The sheriff revealed a very expensive watch, two diamond rings, an old credit card with Jake's name on it, and a couple of hundred dollar bills. Robert gave a nod, putting his hands back in his pockets. "No further questions, your honor." ------- It didn't take long for the case to be over with after that. Jeffers immediately tried to stop the charges, and the jury found Monique not guilty. Ed quickly packed up his stuff as the case ended, giving a quick glare at Robert before walking out of the courtroom. "Thank you so much, Mister Locksley! I am so grateful!" Monique Rivoure screamed, taking his hand and kissing it. Robert shook his head and smiled. "No need to thank me, Miss Rivoure. Thank you for believing me after you knew my not so glorious reputation." He said with a soft smile. "I knew i could trust you, sir! You're reputation of helping those i need is far greater than your reputation for going bankrupt!" Robert smiled. "Well, Miss Rivoure, you can stop by the firm, sign a few papers, and you'll be on your way. It's been a pleasure." He took her hand and respectively kissed it, and she was off. Smiling to himself, Robert started to pack up his papers and files in his suitcase, proud of his results. It felt good to be back in a courtroom!