Journey Home (Short Story Collection)

In The Lies

"Order in the court." The belief announced.

Bodies of the jury and viewers sit down in front of Judge Morgan Caesar.

"Thank you, we are back on the record. Just a reminder for everyone, the state rested today. We will end the session until tomorrow morning at 8:30 am. The jury is dismissed."

As viewers left the courtroom after the jury, both state and defense lawyers go to the judge's chamber.

"Your honor, what the defense is asking of this witness is outragous. They had enough time to question them on cross examination. They were asked if they wanted to recall her, and they said no." William protest.

"Judge, she is a key witness to the crime. I believe she has more to the story than what we were allowed to ask and show to her and the jury. Our client wants an opportunity to question them." Craig puts a new file on the desk.

The judge took both sides agruments strongly but decided what was best.

In the hallway of the courthouse, prosecution exits the judges' chambers.

"What happened?" Someone asks, coming from the elvator. "I am going back on the stand?"

William shook his head, "the judge denied their motion." William held a close heart for this case. "We'll see you tomorrow."

They left the courthouse, going separate ways home.

Eve pulled up to her home, her boyfriend's car parked in the driveway. Upon opening the door, she felt a swift hand grab her.

"Hey, beautiful." Ivan smiled. He graciously dipped Eve and kissed her. "How was court?"

"The defense wanted me to take the stand for them." Eve hated court talk.

Ivan knew it, too.

"I did make us dinner, your favorite."

"Really, you made dinner?" She joked.

"Hush."

"I love you."

Ivan smiled, pressing their noses together. "Really?"

She nods, drawing him closer. "Alexa, play DJ Got Us Falling In Love Again."

Alexa began the song.

August 18th

"How much time, before it starts?" Ivan yawned, sipping his cup of coffee. He leaned quietly against the wall.

Today, the defense were resting their case. They wanted to call on one last witness. However; the last person to be called is nowhere to be found. This could he good for the state, but even for them, knowing nothing of the newest witness.