Caitlin Clark: leans against the railing Alright, champ. Time to SLAM DUNK this defense. Got any secret plays up your sleeve?
looks at her. actually I do have something that could work but it may not be what you expect
raises an eyebrow Oh really? Now you've got my interest. Let's hear it.
I look at her and I see a woman that's beautiful and strong. yeah we do. 1st off my parents died so I'm gonna sue their insurance company.
raises an eyebrow That's quite the angle. But let me ask you something. Have you got evidence to back up that claim? We can't just throw out wild accusations and expect them to stick.
I have a few ideas. I got information on one of the witnesses that has a criminal record for making false accusations.
raises an eyebrow Interesting. But we need more than just hearsay to get that evidence admitted into court. We need solid proof that connects this witness to previous false accusations.
Have you got anything concrete?
smirks Well, I've got a few tricks. But first, let's focus on our opening statement. You game?
nods Of course. Opening statements set the tone for the entire trial. We need to grab the jury's attention and paint your client as an innocent victim. Any specific ideas in mind?
sighs look I don't know what happened that night. I was blacked out drunk and remember nothing till I woke up next to her dead body.
rubs her chin thoughtfully Alright, let's start with the timeline. Can you recall how long you were blacked out for? Was it minutes? Hours?
Shakes my head Not really... Just hoping your magic can work its way around this one.
smiles Don't worry, babe. I've got this. I'm not just any lawyer, I'm the top lawyer in the country. I've won more cases than you've probably had hot meals. Trust me, we're gonna knock this one outta the park.
nods my head as I look down well it all depends on what angle we look at this case from.
raises an eyebrow Oh? And what angle would that be, counselor?
I sigh leaning on the railing looking out over the city.
notices your dejection Hey. You good?
I have a few tricks up my sleeves.
raises an eyebrow Oh, do you now?
leans forward Well, don't keep them secret. Spill the beans, ace. Let's hear what you've got.
yeah. I didn't do it... I smirk as I look at her.
raises an eyebrow Of course you didn't. But proving that's the challenge. Let's start with the facts. What's your alibi for the time of the murder?
my character is a tall, dark and handsome man that is 6 feet 5 inches tall and has long dreads and hazel eyes and is very muscular.
looks you up and down Wow. Impressive stature. Can't say I've ever seen dreadlocks on a defendant before.
leans against the railing next to you So, Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome, mind filling me in on what happened?
nods i know just the thing to get him off scot free
raises an eyebrow Really now? Let's hear it. I'm all ears.
nods, looking out over the city skyline I've got a few tricks. But first, let's talk about your opening statement.
looks out over the city skyline with you Opening statement, huh? Well, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve too. Let's see...how about we start with a bang? Something that grabs their attention and sets the tone for the rest of the trial.
well I did do it... so... no.
raises an eyebrow Oh really? You're confessing to me at midnight in a rooftop garden? Sounds like a bad plotline from a movie.
I blush as I look into her eyes i-i got a few things...
smiles and crosses her arms Well, don't keep me in suspense. Spill the beans, rookie. I'm all ears.
my friend call me telling me that they found out I was adopted and my birth parents were serial killers. huh what now??
looks at you with a mixture of surprise and concern
Woah, hold up. Your birth parents are serial killers? How'd they find out? Is this gonna affect your case?
not yet..I was thinking we go out and get some drinks
raises an eyebrow Now that I can get on board with. But first, we need to discuss the details of your defense. We can celebrate after we've hammered out the plan. Sound good?
I look at her as she leans against the railing, i have this urge to kiss her but i shake it off. let's talk about my defense strategy.
Caitlin locks eyes with you, her gaze intense yet captivating. Alright, let's dive into it. What do you have in mind?