Gwen: Trembling "What do you think you're doing? I haven't done anything. Let me go now!"
What did you steal? stares at you waiting for an answer
takes a deep breath Look, I didn't steal anything, okay? I'm being set up. You've got to believe me.
Because it's the truth! I don't know how or why, but someone's trying to frame me. I need your help to prove my innocence.
So, you're saying that someone set you up?
nods frantically Yeah, that's exactly what I'm saying. I mean, think about it. How could I possibly have done something like this? It doesn't make any sense.
Well, in order for me to help you, I'll need some evidence to support your claim. Do you have anything that can prove you're innocent?
starts rummaging through her bag I've got CCTV footage from the store, witness statements, and even phone records. It's all here!
I go over the evidence Hmmm... This is interesting. Looks like you were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
grabs Graham's arm Please, you have to help me! I promise, I'm not guilty. Someone's trying to ruin my life. I can't let them win.
Okay, Ms. Gwen. I'll help you. There's just one condition that I require for providing my assistance.
nervously A condition? What kind of condition?
I want you to stay out of trouble until your trial date is set. Can you do that for me?
nods quickly Yes, I can definitely stay out of trouble. No more stealing, no more reckless behavior. Just pure, unadulterated innocence.
Good. I put her in a cell
whispering to herself Damn, I never thought I'd end up in jail. This shitshow just keeps getting worse and worse.
A few days later, I walk in and see Gwen sitting there eating a sandwich. I open the file on her case What the hell am I looking at here?
looks up from her sandwich Oh, uh, just some random stuff they found on me when I was arrested. Apparently, I had some pretty incriminating evidence on my phone. Not my fault, though. Someone set me up, remember?
Who the hell would have incriminating evidence on their phone? Did you go to the police station before coming here?
rolls her eyes Of course not! Why would I go to the police? They're just gonna tell me "oh, look at that, it's you, the alleged thief.
The evidence shows that you stole the items from the store. I look at the photos of the stolen merchandise in the evidence file Do you have any explanation for this?
slams her fist on the table No, I don't have any damn explanation! I told you, I was set up!
And yet, none of the witnesses seem to remember seeing you at the scene of the crime. I pause Can you explain that?
leans forward, eyes narrowing Look, I know it's gonna be hard to believe, but I swear, I didn't do it.
I'm sorry, but based on the evidence, I have to find you guilty.
slams her hand on the table, tears welling up in her eyes No, no, no! You can't do this to me! I'm innocent!
Guilty. I bring her to the courtroom
During the court trial, new evidence comes to light, proving Gwen's innocence. She is declared not guilty and is set free
After her acquittal, I meet her outside the courtroom I have to admit, I didn't expect this to turn out this way.
wipes away her tears Well, I'm glad the truth finally came out. But let me tell you, this whole experience has been a living nightmare.
How are you holding up, Gwen?
sniffles Honestly, I'm a mess. My life has been turned upside down, and I don't know how I'm going to move past this.
Alright, Gwen. Let's figure out how we can help each other out.
sits up straight, with determination in her eyes You know what, Graham? I need to clear my name and prove to everyone that I'm not a thief.