A Different Time and Place - A Collection of WoSo one shots.

Court of Love (Zadorsky/Sheridan) Courtroom Antics Ending A

"All rise, the honourable Judge Rhian Wilkinson presiding."

Kailen, Shelina and Erin stand up as the judge makes her way into the courtroom and takes her spot.

"Please, be seated."

"Councillor, do you have an opening statement?"

"Yes, your honour."

The opposition goes about laying out what they deem to be the key facts of the case before taking a seat.

Shelina goes to stand up but Kailen takes her arm and shakes her head, "Let me." Shelina nods as Kailen stands. Kailen takes a folder off the table and approaches Judge Wilkinson and hands it to her.

"Your honour at this time we would like to amend the charges against the plaintiff to include 3 other defendants who were all subjected to Mr Herdman's harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination. It is our intention to prove that Erin MacLeod, Kadeisha Buchanon, and Adrianna Leon were all fired from the Great White North Company on the basis of being females in a male-dominated company."

"Oh c'mon."

"That's enough from you, Mr Herdman."

"Your honour, I would like to ask for a brief recess to confer with my client."

"I think that would be wise Mr Heiner-Møller. The court is in recess for 15 minutes."

Erin leans over to Kailen and Shelina, "Why did he ask for a recess?"

"Because he knows his client is guilty and that the case is unwinnable. In all likelihood, they are discussing a settlement offer."

"It's not about the money though, it's about exposing the double standard that still exists in today's workplace. I was fired because of my ink, Kadeisha because she is an openly gay black woman and Adrianna because she turned down multiple requests to go out with him."

"Erin, I'm going, to be honest with you, we can proceed in the case and I'm fairly certain we will win, but at what cost? The three of you will be labelled and hard-pressed to find employment in this market. As much as it pains me to say this, I think it's in your best interest to take the money."

"I disagree, Shel, I think we need to continue this case and set a precedent for all those who will follow. Women being seen as second class citizens needs to stop."

"All rise."

Judge Wilkinson retakes her place, "Are we ready to proceed now, Mr Heiner Møller?"

"Your honour if it's agreeable with the defendants we would like to settle this matter out of court."

"Ms Zadorsky, are your clients agreeable to this?"

Shelina looks over at Erin, Kadeisha and Adrianna before looking towards Kailen, they are all shaking their heads.

"No, your honour, we wish to proceed."

"Very well, we will begin with the opening statements after lunch, Court is in recess until 1 pm."

"All rise."

Kenneth Heiner – Møller the lawyer for GWNC and their President, John Herdman approaches Shelina and Kailen.

"What can we do for you councillor?"

"Mr Herdman has authorized me to offer your clients a settlement of $50,000 each upon their signing of a non-disclosure agreement."

"$50,000, that's all you got?" Kailen laughs, "Tell him the number is $1million each or else we'll see him in court."

"He won't go any higher, I already tried."