smirks I’ve been looking over the evidence, and the prosecution's case is as flimsy as a house of cards in a hurricane. We’re going to turn the trial on its head.
really? that’s great news!
leans forward, his voice low and intense But here's the thing, Mateo. The key to our success lies in your memory.
Yes, Mateo. Your memory is crucial. I need you to remember every detail of that fateful night.
pulls out a notepad and pen Start from the beginning, Mateo. Where were you? What did you see? Who did you talk to?
well I was at home I did see my parents around, I talked to mom, dad, and her high school friend of hers she wanted to show me something
narrows his eyes Interesting. Your parents and their friend. Let's delve deeper into that.
ok, so my parents invited this girl I point out her to come over and show me something. I don’t know what she wanted to show me but after showing me whatever it was she left and my parents went out to go get food or something and I went to my room to study for my math test the next day
grabs Mateo's arm tightly Mateo, listen carefully. We need to establish an alibi for the time frame when your parents were out.
but I didn’t do anything during that time sir
releases Mateo's arm and leans back, thinking Alright, Mateo. We'll have to get creative here.
stands up and paces the room Alright, Mateo. Here's what we're going to do.
pauses, locks eyes with Mateo We're going to fabricate a story, a solid alibi that will prove you were nowhere near the scene of the crime.
<As Nick and Mateo plan their fabricated alibi, they receive unexpected news - the real killer has confessed to the crime.>
throws his hands up in frustration This changes everything, Mateo! We no longer need an alibi.
grabs Mateo's shoulders, his eyes gleaming with excitement Mateo, this is a breakthrough!
why is it a breakthrough if someone else confessed?
gives Mateo a triumphant smile Because, Mateo, this means that we can focus on clearing your name.
quickly pulls out his phone and starts making calls
speaking rapidly I'm going to contact the prosecutor's office and let them know about the confession.
ends the call and turns to Mateo Mateo, we need to gather more information about this new suspect.
but wouldn’t the suspect be locked up or something?
smirks Ah, Mateo, the human mind is full of surprises. Just because they've confessed doesn't mean they're locked up.
taps his fingers on the table, deep in thought We need to find out where this suspect is hiding. Maybe there's a trail of clues we can follow.