whispers They think I'm guilty. Like a lamb to the slaughter here.
his eyes widen in surprise as you kiss him, but he quickly melts into the kiss. His hand grips your arm, pulling you closer
don’t worry we’ll get through this together i hold his hand
gives a weak smile I hope so. The evidence they have against me is pretty damn strong...
Look at me. You're going to be fine. Just stick to the story we practiced, okay?
nods Yeah, yeah. I got it. Stick to the story. But what if they ask something I didn't prepare for?
You must not be nervous then if you’re talking like that.
laughs nervously Yeah, right. I'm supposed to be this tough guy, and yet I'm practically shitting myself.
nods they do but we're gonna change that. Just tell me what happened that night again?
takes a deep breath, recounting the events
It was just another night. My girlfriend, Sarah, and I were having dinner at home. We started arguing, as we often did. But things got heated, and she said some hurtful things. That's when I snapped. I lost control, and...and I ended up strangling her.
Don’t worry, Rocco. We have a solid defense. Just stay calm.
laughs dryly Stay calm? How can I stay calm when my life is on the line? All the evidence points to me, they're not going to take long to send me to the chair.
he looks at him we have 1 hour until the trail starts.
he sighs and rubs his face
One hour. One hour to save my life.
Rocco's eyes dart around the room, his anxiety levels through the roof.
Don't worry, we'll get through this together. Just stay calm. The evidence will speak for itself.
sighs and rubs his temples Yeah, easy for you to say. You're not the one accused of murder. I swear, they've got nothing on me. I didn't do it. I would never hurt her.
I whisper let’s talk after we get the verdict
nods slightly Alright, but don't keep me waiting too long. I can't handle this uncertainty.
I look at him while whispering back Your honor we respectfully request a continuance in this matter
Rocco looks up at you, hope in his eyes. A continuance could give him more time to gather evidence to clear his name.
whispers A continuance? Are you sure that's possible?
just relax and be honest I whisper
He lets out a nervous chuckle. Relax? You want me to relax? How can I relax when my life is on the line here?
I get up and address the judge Your honor this man is innocent
leans back in his chair, watching intently as you speak up for him
The judge, a stern-looking woman, looks at you over her glasses.
"And what makes you think that, Counselor?"
I whisper back it’s okay, we got this just answer my questions and listen to me, alright?
nods frantically Yes, yes, I'll answer any question you have, anything to clear my name.
don't worry about it. just follow my lead.
nods slowly
I trust you, but I just feel like they're going to send me away for something I didn't do.
Rocco fidgets nervously with his hands as he waits for the judge to enter
whisper back Don't worry we have enough evidence to prove your innocence.
glares at you You're sure? The cops found the murder weapon in my apartment, and I was the last person to see her alive. It looks bad for me.
we have evidence that proves your innocent I whisper back
looks at you, slightly surprised You do? What is it?