❝ ISN'T IT TRAGIC? ❞
In which Gemma Moretti, a hard-working bounty hunter, clashes with Los Angeles' most hot-blooded defense attorney.
[LUCIFER PRE-SEASON 1]
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GEMMA'S FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS after finding Beck on the beach was taking her to the police station. She had lucked out by immediately coming across Officer Espinoza rather than Malcolm, and Dan had patiently listened to Beck's story of what had happened before heading out to arrest the director who had made a grave mistake by landing a hand on the youngest Moretti. The slowly-forming bruises on Beck's face had been evidence enough to lock up Wells Mack for the night, but Gemma knew the fight was far from over, especially after talking to Beck and discovering that she did, in fact, want to press charges.
"This is the first time he's ever gotten so violent. He's always been irritable and hurtful with the things he says but I didn't think it would escalate like this", Beck was lamenting as she sat at Gemma's dining table with her sister opposite her. With Talia's easily-acquired blessing, Gemma had brought Beck and Fiona to stay with them, and as the seven-year-old was watching cartoons in the living room, the two sisters were discussing the day's events in the kitchen. Gemma was pushing Beck to eat something, even if she understandably didn't have much of an appetite, and she was nibbling on a sandwich herself, considering she had missed out on dinner.
"It's gonna be okay. We'll make sure he never gets to make another movie again", Gemma promised with a solemn nod, and pouting, Beck looked down at her own sandwich before putting it down and deciding she was done with it.
"I really thought I was going to make it with this film. What am I going to do now? I don't think anyone will hire me once they find out I'm suing my director", she sighed, burying her bruised face in her hands. Gemma frowned, having to admit that it wasn't an ideal situation – especially with how much Beck had struggled to land the role in the first place. Deep down, she knew finding a more convenient job would have been the best option, but it was a conversation they had had before with very little success, and right now, she didn't feel like pushing Beck any further.
"We'll figure it out. And I'm sure Talia is okay with you saying here for the time being. You and Fiona can take my bed and I'll sleep on the couch", Gemma swiftly changed the subject, and with a weak nod, Beck agreed to her proposal. "So, tomorrow, I'm going to see a lawyer and ask if she'll agree to represent you. She's the best at what she does and I know you have a good chance of winning with her on your team", she continued, fully believing that Charlotte's abilities in the courtroom would shed some light on their otherwise gloomy situation.
"Thanks, Gem. I'd be screwed without you", Beck smiled, the expression painfully stretching the cut on her lip, making her wince. With sympathy brewing in her eyes, Gemma reached across the table to cover Beck's hand with her own in a gentle squeeze, wanting her to know that despite their differences and the undeniable strain on their relationship lately, she cherished her and would have done anything to protect her.
