Turnabout Goodbyes - Transcript - Part 2



December 26 Detention Center Visitor's Room

Phoenix:

Maya!

Maya:

Hey! Nick, it's you! I'm glad Mr. Edgeworth made it through the day okay. It's a relief...

Phoenix:

Hey. Why'd you do that, anyway?

Maya:

... I don't know. I... just knew I had to do something. I know I'm not the lawyer my sister was... ... I'm sorry.

Phoenix:

Well, you did save the trial... Just, behave from now on, okay?

Maya:

O... okay.

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December 26 Wright & Co. Law Offices

Phoenix:

... Sure is quiet here with nobody around. Right... I have to get Maya out of that detention cell soon!

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December 26 Police Department Criminal Affairs

Phoenix:

(Detective Gumshoe's not here...)

Police:

Gumshoe's at the scene again today.

Phoenix:

Huh? Oh, really?

Police:

He's a live wire that one. Got into a fight with the chief for not following protocol...

Phoenix:

(Not following protocol...? I bet he wouldn't help them build the case against Edgeworth...)

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December 26 Grossberg Law Offices

Phoenix:

Apparently, Mr. Grossberg is on vacation today. Well, I guess I can come back tomorrow if I need anything.

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December 26 Gourd Lake Park Entrance

Phoenix:

There are fewer than there were yesterday, but the cops are still around in the park. I wonder if Detective Gumshoe is here today?

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December 26 Gourd Lake Public Beach

Phoenix:

Haven't seen Larry around at all. Probably off paying through the nose on a date with the lovely Kiyance...

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December 26 Boat Rental Shop

Phoenix:

(Looks like the boat rental shop is closed today, too.)

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December 26 Gourd Lake Woods

Phoenix:

Hey, Detective Gumshoe!

Gumshoe:

Hey, pal! The trial today, it, er... ...

Phoenix:

Yes? What about the trial?

Gumshoe:

Well, I was going to say "good show," but it wasn't really all that... Though you did save Edgeworth, I guess... I just wasn't sure how to thank you... you know?

Phoenix:

Er... thanks.

(Clearing all "Talk" options leads to:)

Gumshoe:

I'm going to head back to the station. I'll get the report on Maya and get her out of there as soon as I can.

Phoenix:

Thank you. Oh, wait! Umm... I was wondering, how much is bail going to be?

Gumshoe:

Don't worry about that. Mr. Edgeworth is posting the whole amount.

Phoenix:

What? Edgeworth...?

Gumshoe:

Didn't I tell you? He's grateful to her for what she did. Alright, pal. Well don't forget to go pick her up, okay?

Phoenix:

(Hmm... Maybe I can get Edgeworth to pay this month's rent, too...)

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Gourd Lake Entrance

(Clearing all "Talk" options of Gumshoe leads to:)

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December 26 Detention Center Visitor's Room

Maya:

Hey, Nick! You finally came! They just finished the paperwork, I'm free to go.

Phoenix:

Free at last, eh?

Maya:

Those interrogators were really mean! They were like "okay, what did you do THIS time?" Like I was some kind of criminal! Can you believe it?

Phoenix:

Well, they let you out in the end, didn't they?

Maya:

Mmm... Oh, that reminds me... Thanks for bail.

Phoenix:

Thank Edgeworth.

Maya:

Huh?

Phoenix:

He posted bail for you. Said he was grateful for what you did.

Maya:

Mr. Edgeworth did that...? ... I have to make it up to him! We've got to win this case, Nick!

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Wright & Co. Law Offices

Maya:

Ahh! Fresh air! I gotta say, freedom feels great.

Phoenix:

Behave yourself in the courtroom tomorrow, okay?

Maya:

Heh heh heh. Misbehaving's much more fun.

Phoenix:

It's not going to be so much fun when Edgeworth refuses to pay your bail again.

Maya:

... Right. I'll behave.

Phoenix:

(Oh dear...)

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December 26 Detention Center Visitor's Room Phoenix:

Looks like Edgeworth is in questioning. Maya:

Let's come back later. Phoenix:

Guess so...

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December 26 Gourd Lake Park Entrance

Maya:

There aren't many cops around today, are there? Phoenix:

They're probably back at the precinct, working up the case against Edgeworth. Maya:

Mmm... Lotta:

Hey y'all! Maya:

Hey, it's Lotta! Lotta:

Y'all really did it today... Phoenix:

Wh-what did we do now? Lotta:

Naw, I'm not complaining! See, I did a little thinking. A little... self-reflection, you might say. I realized that bein' a witness is a mighty big responsibility. But I just went up there and started blabbing any old thing that came to mind. Phoenix:

Lotta... Lotta:

So, you see, I want to make it up to y'all. Phoenix:

"Make it up"...?

Phoenix:

Huh?

Lotta:

The only fair exchange for information is... information! Listen good-- What I need from you is information about Gourdy !

Maya:

Whoa-whoa-whoa! G-Gourdy !?

Phoenix:

B-but Gourdy doesn't... I mean, Gourdy might not exist!

Lotta:

Then bring me proof that shows he don't!

Phoenix:

Uh...

Lotta:

I'll be keepin' watch from the car, okay? You see something, y'all come to me first, got it?

Phoenix:

O-okay...

Lotta:

Right! See y'all later!

Phoenix:

...

Maya:

Okay, Nick, let's get hunting! Phoenix:

H-hunting...? You don't seriously mean... Maya:

Gourdy? I sure do! Phoenix:

What about Edgeworth!? Maya:

We're searching for Gourdy for him, Nick! Don't you get it!? Phoenix:

(Okay... and how exactly do we search for a make-believe monster...? Maybe we can find a monster myth specialist?)

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December 26 Gourd Lake Public Beach

Phoenix:

Wh-what's that?

Maya:

Th-the Steel Samurai, Nick.

Butz:

Yo! Maya!

Phoenix:

Larry! What the heck is this!? Butz:

Oh, it was my girl Kiyance's idea... She was all "if you like, put this here, it would be, like, really cool!" Dude, she gave it to me along with the banner! Maya:

Wow! That's really impressive she could find those for you! Butz:

Well, she knows a lot of people. And that show's finished now, so she got 'em for free. Phoenix:

Right...

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December 26 Boat Rental Shop

Maya:

... It’s always so quiet, here. I wonder if the boat shop is closed for good?

Phoenix:

Well, with the murder on the lake and all... They're probably just taking a vacation till it blows over.

Maya:

I get it.

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December 26 Gourd Lake Woods

Lotta:

Hey y'all! Well? Y'all find anything out about Gourdy?

Maya:

Umm... no, nothing.

Lotta:

Well, keep moving! It gets cold out here at nighttime.

Maya:

It is a little chilly... I... I think I have to sneeze!

Lotta:

Wh-whoa! No you don't! No sneezing!!!

Maya:

Whaaa-cho!

klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik

Maya:

...

Lotta:

I told y'all NO SNEEZING! See, I set the camera to respond to things a little softer than a "bang." It'd trigger on one of von Karma's finger snaps now!

Maya:

Oh... I'm sorry.

Lotta:

Yeah, well, sorry's nice but what about my film!?

Maya:

Nick... pay the lady.

Phoenix:

(*sob*)

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December 26 Police Department Criminal Affairs

Gumshoe:

Hey there, pal. What's up? You look out of sorts. Wait... you didn't go and do something that's going to hurt Mr. Edgeworth's case again! Phoenix:

What do you mean, "again"!? Gumshoe:

Whatever, have a seat, pal. I'm here for you if you need anything. Besides money, that is.

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Gourd Lake Public Beach

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Gourd Lake Woods

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Boat Rental Shop

Borrowing Metal Detector leads to:

*beep* *beep* *beep*

Maya:

N-Nick! It's beeping! The metal detector's found something!

Phoenix:

Sure it loud enough about it. (Whatever it is, it must be in those bushes...) Go check it out, Maya.

Maya:

Why do I have to check it out? ... Nick. Look!

Phoenix:

Huh...? An air tank? Huh. The valve looks broken.

Maya:

I thought it was Gourdy...

Phoenix:

Maya, first of all... Why would Gourdy be in the bushes!? And second of all, why would a metal detector react to a sea monster!?

Maya:

Oh.

Phoenix:

Huh? (There's something wrapped around this air tank... It looks like... a string of flags...?)

Maya:

Well, we might as well take it with us now that we've found it.

Phoenix:

(It's heavy...)

Picked up air tank of dubious value.

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Gourd Lake Entrance

(Visiting Boat Rental Shop with Metal Detector leads to:)

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December 26 Police Department Criminal Affairs Phoenix:

Hmm... Detective Gumshoe isn't here...

Maya:

Now that you mention it, didn't he say he had a meeting to go to? Phoenix:

Ah, that's right... Let's come back later.

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Gourd Lake Public Beach

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Gourd Lake Woods

Phoenix:

So, tell us this "information" you have.

Lotta:

A promise is a promise, I guess... I overheard the cops around here saying something about the witness tomorrow... They said he's the caretaker of the boat rental place up the path here.

Maya:

Boat rental...? There's someone there? I mean, it looks so deserted.

Lotta:

Just an old guy, living all by himself. Y'all should go check it out.

Maya:

Thanks, Lotta! We will! Let's get cracking, Nick!

Lotta:

Hold on.

Phoenix:

Something else?

Lotta:

Yeah... the night of the murder. My camera clicked twice, you know.

Maya:

...! Wait... so you have another photo?

Lotta:

Well... Yeah, but there's nothing in it at all. Just the lake. I figured it wouldn't be much use as evidence, so I kept it to myself. Well, it might not be helpful at all, but... Here, take it.

Second Lake Photo added to the Court Record.

Lotta:

Bye now. Y'all take care. Time for me to pack up and leave.

Maya:

... Poor Lotta...

Phoenix:

It's all Larry's fault. The legend still lives on, I guess.

Maya:

The "legend"...?

Phoenix:

Yeah, the legend of Larry, familiar to all who know him for any length of time... "When something smells, it's usually the Butz."

Maya:

Hmm. Someone should whip that Butz into shape.

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Gourd Lake Public Beach

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December 26 Boat Rental Shop

Maya:

Hey, Nick! This is the boat shop that Lotta was talking about!

Phoenix:

You're right. Doesn't seem to be anyone around at all.

Maya:

Well, let's go check it out anyway!

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December 26 Caretaker's Shack

Uncle:

Meg! That you!?

Maya:

Eeeek!

Uncle:

Hey, is that Keith with you!? Where have you two been! I've been worried sick.

Maya:

... N-Nick... you handle this.

Phoenix:

Uh, I think I'll leave this one up to you, Maya.

Uncle:

Meg!

Maya:

Y-yes!?

Uncle:

Finally made up your mind, have you?

Meg:

M-my mind?

Uncle:

You'll run the pasta shop when I'm gone?

Maya:

P-pasta?

Uncle:

Glad to hear it, glad to hear it! You make your old man proud. When you kids left the house, I didn't know what to think. How'm I supposed to keep this place running, an old man like me? Polly! The kids are home!

Parrot:

"Hello! Hello!" *squawk*

Maya:

N-Nick! What was that!?

Phoenix:

A parrot... the one on the perch.

Uncle:

Keith!

Phoenix:

Y-yes!?

Uncle:

I leave the "Wet Noodle" in your capable hands, sonny.

Maya:

N-Nick? What's the "Wet Noodle"?

Phoenix:

Um, based on the available evidence, I'd say it's the name of his pasta shop.

Uncle:

That's a relief, isn't it, Polly?

Parrot:

"Hello! Hello!" *squawk*

Uncle:

Ayup... ... *Zzzzz*

Maya:

He fell asleep...

Phoenix:

I guess he's relieved.

(Clearing "Polly" and "What you saw" "Talk" options leads to:)

Uncle:

You know what? Eh? Little Terry was just here.

Phoenix:

"Terry"...?

Uncle:

Ayup, that kid next door. You always used to make him cry, remember? He was wearin' this tattered old coat. Got himself some whiskers growing out of his face.

Phoenix:

(He must be talking about Detective Gumshoe...)

Uncle:

He comes up and tells me to come down to court tomorrow.

Maya:

Really...?

Phoenix:

(Somehow I don't think we're going to get much useful information out of this guy.) Maya... maybe we should be leaving.

Maya:

I think you're right. Oh, wait--I had one more question.

Phoenix:

Huh?

Maya:

Polly! Polly! Have we forgotten something?

Parrot:

*squawk* "Don't forget DL-6!" *squawk*

Maya:

H-huh!? What did she just say, Nick?

Phoenix:

One more time, Polly!

Parrot:

"Don't forget DL-6!" *squawk*

Phoenix:

(What!? The DL-6 Incident?) Hey, mister! I-I mean, Dad!

Uncle:
 * Zzzzz*

Phoenix:

(This is getting weird... Who IS this old guy!?)

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Boat Rental Shop

Maya:

Why would that bird Polly know about DL-6...?

Phoenix:

We have to figure out who that old man is.

Maya:

Oh... Phoenix:

What? Maya:

He locked the door, from the other side. Phoenix:

(... Who could that old man be...? I think I need to do a little more research on this DL-6 Incident ... Maybe I should ask Detective Gumshoe.)

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Gourd Lake Entrance

(Clearing "Polly" and "What you saw" "Talk" options leads to:)

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December 26 Police Department Criminal Affairs

Gumshoe:

Hey, pal! Long time no see! ... You don't look so happy. What's wrong this time?

Phoenix:

Actually, we wanted to ask you something...

Gumshoe:

Yeah?

(Clearing all "Talk" options and presenting Parrot leads to:)

Gumshoe:

... I get ya. Sounds like you need information on the DL-6 Incident. Through there is the Station's Records Room. I'll give you special permission to go in and find what you need.

Maya:

All right! Way to go, Detective Gumshoe! Okay, Nick! To the Records Room!

Phoenix:

(I guess it's time we faced Edgeworth's past...)

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December 26 Police Department Records Room Maya:

Wow!!! It's amazing.........ly dusty.

Phoenix:

Ten years of files and ten years of dust, I guess.

Maya:

Let's find that DL-6 stuff quick!

Phoenix:

(Fifteen years ago... both me and Edgeworth were nine years old. We were almost through with fourth grade when he suddenly transferred. Because of DL-6...?)

Maya:

Nick! I found out where the file is!

Phoenix:

O-oh, thanks!

Maya:

Just let me know what you want to know about the DL-6 Incident! I'll go get the right file!

(Clearing all "Talk" options leads to:) Phoenix:

I guess I know generally what happened in DL-6 now. I still don't know what sort of impact the whole thing had on Edgeworth...

Maya:

Nick. Are we going to take the whole file? There's too much! We'll never get it out.

Phoenix:

Y-you're right. How about we just take what we think we'll need...

DL-6 Case File added to the Court Record.

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Phoenix:

Right. That's probably all we'll be able to find here. Now, all that's left is the trial tomorrow... I wonder how "Dad" will do testifying in court... To be continued.

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December 27, 10:00 AM District Court Courtroom No. 3

Judge:

Court is now in session for the trial of Mr. Miles Edgeworth.

Phoenix:

The defense is ready, Your Honor. Karma:

... ...

Judge:

Very well, apparently the prosecution is also ready. Phoenix:

(Who is the judge here, anyway!?)

Judge:

Mr. von Karma, your opening statement.

Karma:

... ...

Judge:

Er... very well, no opening statement so...

Karma:

Karma: Not so fast, Judge! I was taking a meaningful pause before speaking!

Judge:

R-right, of course.

Karma:

A prediction! Today's trial will end three minutes from now!

Judge:

Order... order! Mr. von Karma! What is the meaning of your statement just now!?

Karma:

Karma: Bah! Must you question everything! It will be over in three minutes! We have no time to waste! I'll call my witness now!

Judge:

R-right...

Karma:

I call my witness... my decisive witness to the stand!

Phoenix:

(It's that mysterious boat shop owner.)

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Karma:

Witness... state your profession.

Uncle:

Mmph... zzzz... ... I, er, am the proprietor of the restaurant the "Wet Noodle" at Gourd Lake.

Karma:

...

Uncle:

And I, er, also rent boats.

Karma:

The night of the incident, you were in the boat rental shop, correct?

Uncle:

Er... ayup, yup I was.

Karma:

Please testify.

Phoenix:

(Wait a second... We still haven't heard who this old guy is!)

Phoenix:

Wait a minute! The witness hasn't stated his name yet!

Karma:

Karma: Because I did not ask him, Mr. Wright! Bah! I have predicted this trial will end in three minutes ! Stop asking trivial questions and cooperate!

Phoenix:

(Yeah, right!)

Judge:

The witness will state his name.

Uncle:

Zzzz... ... Mmph! Well, er... I'm not really sure, ayup.

Judge:

What do you mean?

Uncle:

My, er, memory...

Karma:

Your honor... The witness does not remember anything beyond the last several years... Ergo, he cannot recall his own name.

Judge:

Hmm... he can't recall, you say?

Karma:

Yes, but the incident in question took place three days ago. He can testify. Judge:

Very well. Let's hear his testimony then, shall we. Witness?

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Witness Testimony

-- The Night of the Murder -- Uncle:

It was the night of the 24th, just after midnight, ayup.

I was in the restaurant... where I er... rent boats, as usual.

Then I heard a " bang! " Ayup.

When I looked out the window, I saw a boat just a' floating on the lake.

Then I heard another "bang."

Just about then the boat comes back to the shore, and a man walks by my window.

-

Judge:

Hmm...Very well. I'd like to begin the cross-examination...

Karma:

Karma: There is nothing to question in my witness's testimony! Ergo, no need for cross-examination! Besides, there are only 10 seconds left before our three minutes are up! Judge! Your verdict, now!

Judge:

Er... yes... M-Mr. Wright...?

Karma:

Raaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!

Judge:

E-excuse me? Mr. von Karma?

Karma:

Three minutes just passed.

Judge:

I see. Well then, let's just take our time. You may cross-examine the witness.

- Cross Examination

-- The Night of the Murder -- Uncle:

It was the night of the 24th, just after midnight, ayup.

Uncle:

I was in the restaurant... where I er... rent boats, as usual.

Uncle:

Then I heard a "bang!" Ayup.

Uncle:

When I looked out the window, I saw a boat just a' floating on the lake.

Uncle:

Then I heard another "bang."

Uncle:

Just about then the boat comes back to the shore, and a man walks by my window.

Uncle:

That man was the defendant... he was saying "I can't believe he's dead."

Phoenix:

(If I know von Karma, he spent time preparing his witness. I'm not going to find contradictions very easily in this testimony. Whew... it's tough being a lawyer.)

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Phoenix:

A-are you sure!?

Uncle:

...

Phoenix:

(Uh oh!) D-Dad!

Uncle:

Dead certain, Keith! He said " I can't believe he's dead " as he was walking by, too.

Karma:

Witness! Are you sure that the person you saw was Miles Edgeworth!?

Uncle:

It was him! That Edgeworth boy!

Judge:

... This... sounds like decisive evidence indeed. I see no room for doubt.

Phoenix:

(von Karma... He lured me into cross-examining so he could set me up for a fall!)

Karma:

Tsk, tsk, tsk...

Maya:

N-Nick...! I don't like the way things are going here! Everyone in the courtroom is glaring at us! Phoenix:

(I'd better act quick, or this trial is going to be over!)

Judge:

Hmm... Phoenix:

(The judge is lost in thought... what should I do?)

Phoenix:

It's no good! There's nothing I can do.

Maya:

A... are you sure?

Phoenix:

To be honest... I don't know what to do anymore.

Maya:

Please... Can you hear me, Sis? Please... We need your help... Nick needs you...

Karma:

Tsk tsk tsk... Three minutes was perhaps too high an expectation. However, fifteen minutes isn't bad! This must be a new record.

Judge:

Enough! The witness may leave the stand.

Uncle:

Zzzz...

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Judge:

This court sees no reason to further prolong the trial. Nor is there any need for more time to decide the case against the defendant. This case is extremely clear. I see no room for misinterpretation of the facts. Phoenix:

(W-what!? No!)

Karma:

Hmph.

Judge:

This court find the defendant, Mr. Miles Edgeworth...

Guilty

Judge:

The accused will surrender to the court immediately, to be held pending trial at a higher court within a month from today's date. That is all. The court is adjourned!

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W-w-waaaaaaait!

Judge:

Wh-who was that just now?

Me!!!

Phoenix:

Huh? Waaaaah! L-Larry!

Judge:

Wh-what are you doing here!?

Butz:

Listen! Y-you gotta listen to me! I... I was... I was there, in the park, the night of the murder! I... I wasn't sure about it until just yesterday. B-but today I remembered it!

Judge:

Remembered what?

Butz:

The gunshot! I heard it too!

Judge:

O-order! Karma:

Karma: What is the meaning of this!? The verdict has been decided! I call for adjournment!

Judge:

One moment, Mr. von Karma. So, you say you heard a gunshot?

Butz:

Yeah, I did! A gunshot! That night! I was sitting here in the audience, listening to the testimony... Then I realized, something he said was different from what I remember ! A-anyhow, I can't just sit here and let you call Edgey a murderer! It's... It's just not right! I'll testify! Lemme testify!

Judge:

Order! Order! Well, this is the first time something has happened like this in my court. I'm not quite sure how to proceed...

Karma:

Judge! You've already given your decision! The trial is over!

Maya:

Nick! This is it! Larry's given us one final chance at this! Phoenix:

(She's right! If only it wasn't Larry... He could make things even worse...)

Maya:

Mr. Edgeworth was just declared guilty, Nick! It doesn't get any worse!

Phoenix:

You're right! Okay! Your Honor! If there is another witness, it is our duty to hear him speak! Right here! Right now!

Karma:

A waste of time! The verdict cannot be overturned!

Judge:

Hmm... ... ... Allow me to speak my opinion. In all court proceedings, it is our duty to prevent an inaccurate verdict. In order to make sure no mistake has been made, every witness should be heard!

Karma:

Wh-what is this!?

Judge:

I withdraw my previous verdict of "guilty"! Mr. von Karma! I order you to call this new witness to testify. Now!

Karma:

Whaaaat!

Judge:

The court will adjourn for a five minute recess. After that, we will hear this new witness. Court is adjourned!

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December 27, 10:28 AM District Court Defendant Lobby No. 2

Phoenix:

Whew... That was too close. Sorry to keep you on the edge of your seat like that, Edgeworth.

Edgeworth:

Hmph. I've seen worse.

Phoenix:

(Yeah right, Edgeworth. You're sweating bullets!) I just wonder what Larry plans to say in there.

Maya:

Larry was at the lake that night?

Phoenix:

Yes... He said he went looking for the Steel Samurai balloon that flew into the lake.

Maya:

Oh right. And he found the balloon and the air tank that night?

Phoenix:

Yeah.

Edgeworth:

... Phoenix:

Hey, Edgeworth.

Edgeworth:

... Huh? You say something, Wright?

Phoenix:

Yeah, a lot of things. You seem out of it. What's wrong?

Edgeworth:

It... it's nothing.

Phoenix:

Hmm?

Maya:

Umm... Mr. Edgeworth? There's something I've been meaning to ask you.

Edgeworth:

What's that?

Maya:

Why are your fingerprints on the murder weapon?

Edgeworth:

Oh. When he fell into the lake, I went into a daze. I couldn't understand what had happened. I couldn't think straight. Then I saw the pistol lying on the floor of the boat in front of me. I picked it up without thinking. I didn't have a reason, really.

Maya:

I see...

Edgeworth:

Wright...

Phoenix:

Yeah?

Edgeworth:

This might be our chance.

Phoenix:

Our chance?

Edgeworth:

von Karma has only ever run perfect trials.

Phoenix:

Perfect trials...?

Edgeworth:

Perfectly prepared witnesses, perfectly complete evidence. That's the secret to his success. This is the first time he's ever had to deal with something unexpected! He has let someone he hasn't even talked to testify before the court! And that someone... is Larry!

Phoenix:

What are you getting at?

Edgeworth:

It's likely his testimony will be full of holes, Wright.

Maya:

That's right, Nick! No ten minute trial this time! We'll milk this one for all it's worth!

Phoenix:

Hey, it was fifteen minutes! Fifteen! (Everything depends on Larry now...)

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December 27, 10:35 AM District Court Courtroom No. 3

Judge:

Court is now back in session. Witness... Please testify to the court about everything that you saw... on the night of December 24th.

Butz:

Right... leave it to me!

Phoenix:

(Please, Larry, don't mess this one up!!! I hate to admit it, but you're our last chance!)

Karma:

...

Phoenix:

(von Karma didn't even have time to prep his witness. I just hope Edgeworth is right about this being our big break...)

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Witness Testimony

-- The Night of the Murder --

Butz:

That night, I was out in a boat on the lake.

I was looking for something and I, er, found it.

So I quietly slipped the boat back in at the rental shop dock.

Then, just as I was thinking about going home, I heard this " bang "!

I looked out over the lake, but I didn't notice the boat.

So after I heard that single gunshot I went home.

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Judge:

Hmm... That was an unusually vague testimony, even for this court. In any matter, Mr. Wright, you may begin your cross-examination.

Phoenix:

Yes, Your Honor...

Maya:

What's wrong, Nick?

Phoenix:

It's Larry! I have no idea what he's going to say if I press him. I'm a little scared.

Maya:

Hmm... Well, we've come this far. There's no way to go but forward, Nick!

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Cross Examination

-- The Night of the Murder --

Butz:

That night, I was out in a boat on the lake.

Butz:

I was looking for something and I, er, found it.

Butz:

So I quietly slipped the boat back in at the rental shop dock.

Butz:

Then, just as I was thinking about going home, I heard this "bang"!

Butz:

I looked out over the lake, but I didn't notice the boat.

Butz:

So after I heard that single gunshot I went home.

Maya:

Well, Nick?

Phoenix:

Hmm... It was a pretty wishy-washy testimony, wasn't it? I guess I should just start working on the contradictions. Maya:

Sorry... I wish I could be more helpful. I wish I could call my sister...

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Phoenix:

W-wait a sec, Larry!

Butz:

Wh-what!?

Phoenix:

You only heard one "bang"!? You're sure!?

Butz:

That's what I said!

Phoenix:

But Mr. Lotta Hart testified yesterday that she heard two "bang"s! And the old man just now said the same thing! They both heard two gunshots that night!

Butz:

Huh?

Phoenix:

Were you even listening!? Were you paying attention at all to what they said?

Butz:

Yo, Nick, please!

Phoenix:

Huh?

Butz:

You know, something's been bothering me. I'm a witness, see? I'm like a customer here! So you got to treat me nice and stuff, okay!?

Phoenix:

...

Judge:

Mr. Butz.

Butz:

What!?

Judge:

You only heard one gunshot? Are you sure?

Butz:

... Umm... Well, to tell ya the truth... I'm not sure.

Judge:

Eh...?

Phoenix:

Not sure!? H-how could you not be sure? Butz:

Yeah, well... I, uh, I might have missed the other gunshot. I was, uh, listening to something else...

Phoenix:

Something... else?

Butz:

My radio, dude! On my headphones.

Phoenix:

Whaaaaaaat!? Judge:

Order! Order! And stop that booing! M-Mr. Butz! You were listening to a radio on earphones?

Butz:

Y-yeah! So what! That a crime!? I listen to my radio! Everybody listens to the radio! What's the big deal!?

Judge:

Hmm... Mr. von Karma... your opinion?

Karma:

Waste of time. I do not accept this witness, nor his shoddy testimony. Judge:

Hmm... Well, Mr. Wright? Should he continue the testimony?

Phoenix:

Your Honor. Please... please allow the witness to continue his testimony.

Karma:

Bah! Nothing is more pitiful than a lawyer who doesn't know when he's lost!

Judge:

Very well, Mr. Butz. Please give your testimony, and be sure to include details like your RADIO.

Butz:

Right! Leave it to me!

Phoenix:

(I wouldn't if there were any other way out of this, believe me.)

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Witness Testimony

-- What Larry Heard --

Butz:

It's lonely, being alone on Christmas Eve!

That's why I was listening to an all-requests show on the radio, see?

I was listening to it real booming loud, like.

But I'm sure I heard that gunshot!

I remember exactly what the DJ was saying when I heard it, too.

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Judge:

You were listening to your radio... at a high volume!?

Butz:

Yeah, what's the big problem? Can't a man listen to his radio in peace? Isn't this a free country!?

Phoenix:

(I truly believe Larry has no idea what the problem is.)

Karma:

Judge. Can you believe a word this witness says? What he heard was probably nothing more than a drum beat from the radio!

Judge:

True enough, it is difficult to believe this testimony.

Phoenix:

Phoenix: Wait, Your Honor! The witness said he remembers exactly what the DJ said when he heard the gunshot!

Judge:

Excuse me? "Dee-jay"...?

Phoenix:

An announcer... the guy who says things on the radio. Anyway! What this means is, when he heard the sound, no music was playing! The DJ only talks between songs! So he could have heard the gunshot from the lake! I'd like to cross-examine the witness, Your Honor!

Judge:

V-very well, Mr. Wright.

Phoenix:

(I can't believe I'm continuing this charade...)

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Cross Examination

-- What Larry Heard --

Butz:

It's lonely, being alone on Christmas Eve!

Butz:

That's why I was listening to an all-requests show on the radio, see?

Butz:

I was listening to it real booming loud, like.

Butz:

But I'm sure I heard that gunshot!

Butz:

I remember exactly what the DJ was saying when I heard it, too.

Butz:

Just when she said "Hey! It's almost Christmas!" I heard the gunshot!

Phoenix:

(This is the most ludicrous testimony I've ever heard. But there is one gleaming ray of hope in there! I've got to press it until we get to the bottom of what happened!)

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Phoenix:

This is a clear contradiction, Your Honor!

Judge:

Order! Order! What does this mean? The two prior witnesses heard gunshots after midnight. However, this witness says he heard a gunshot before midnight ...

Karma:

Judge. The answer is simple. The current witness is plainly mistaken. Just look at him! Suspicious!

Butz:

Wh-whaaat!?

Judge:

Hmm... Well, Mr. Wright? What do you think about Mr. Butz's claim that he heard the gunshot before midnight ?

Phoenix:

Larry's not mistaken, Your Honor! He heard that gunshot before midnight!

Karma:

... Intriguing. I'm assuming you have evidence for this wild claim? Show me evidence there was a gunshot before midnight!

Phoenix:

Look at this photograph! This was taken by our witness yesterday, Ms. Lotta Hart, with her automatic camera. The timestamp on the photo reads "December 24, 11:50 PM."

Judge:

Oh yeah? Hmm? But, there's nothing on the lake in this picture.

Phoenix:

Your Honor. The real issue here is not why nothing is shown in the photograph. It is why this photograph exists at all!

Judge:

What do you mean?

Phoenix:

Your Honor... This photograph was taken by an automatic camera. That camera was set to go off in response to loud noises !

Judge:

Ahah!

Phoenix:

Correct! There was a loud noise on the lake at 11:50 PM. That is why this photograph was taken! In other words... When Larry heard that gunshot, it was most definitely Christmas Eve !

Judge:

Indeed, it would seem that is the case! Then... where does that leave us? Ms. Hart testified that she heard the gunshots after midnight. Are you claiming she was mistaken?

Phoenix:

Not at all, Your Honor. It is a fact that the camera also triggered at 15 minutes after midnight! Your Honor! That night, there were two sets of gunshots, with a 25 minute pause between them!

Judge:

Why would this be...?

Karma:

Karma: Don't be fooled, Judge! That camera was set to respond to " loud noises "!

Judge:

Yes?

Karma:

There is no proof that the "loud noise" at 11:50 was a gunshot! Why, the witness could have sneezed, triggering the camera!

Butz:

H-hey, my noise was clear that night, man! Clear!

Judge:

Hmm... Well, Mr. Wright? There's no turning back now. Can you prove that the "loud noise" at 11:50 PM was indeed a gunshot? Please show the court evidence if you have any.

Phoenix:

This is my evidence.

Judge:

The... murder weapon?

Phoenix:

Something about this pistol was bothering me, Your Honor. Both of the witnesses who testified yesterday heard two gunshots. However, the murder weapon was fired three times. When, then, was the last shot fired? Only now have I realized the truth. That third shot was the shot Larry heard just before midnight!

Judge:

Order! Order! Hmm... That would make sense of the evidence we've seen so far. ... However... This leaves me wondering exactly what did happen that night on the lake.

Karma:

Exactly! If this is true, there were two sets of gunshots, separated by 25 minutes ! One at 11:50, another at 15 minutes after midnight! Why, I ask you! Why!?

Phoenix:

(Uh oh, I'd better think of something quick! ... Wait a second...! Gunshots separated by 25 minutes ...?) Aaaaaaaaaaah!

Maya:

Wh-what's wrong, Nick? Phoenix:

I have it! I have it!

Maya:

Huh?

Phoenix:

Remember the case with the Steel Samurai!?

Maya:

Huh? Yeah, of course I remember...

Phoenix:

The murderer in this case had the same idea as the murderer in that case!

Maya:

What do you mean?

Phoenix:

Maya!

Maya:

Yes!? Phoenix:

If we don't figure this out now, we'll never overturn Edgeworth's guilty verdict! I've got a hunch, and I'm going to run with it...

Maya:

Right! I mean... is this safe?

Phoenix:

Safe? We've already gotten a guilty verdict! We have nothing to lose!

Maya:

...

Phoenix:

You just watch and let me know if I say anything that sounds fishy, okay?

Maya:

Right, Nick!

Phoenix:

Your Honor!

Judge:

Y-yes, Mr. Wright?

Phoenix:

The testimony just now has cleared up this entire case!

Judge:

What do you mean, Mr. Wright!?

Karma:

Tsk tsk tsk... So, you've finally realized the truth? There can be no other murderer here than Miles Edgeworth himself.

Phoenix:

Wrong, von Karma! A man was shot that night, but it wasn't Edgeworth who did the shooting!

Karma: Listen, rookie. Take a deep breath, and consider the facts. At the time of the murder, one boat was on the lake. This was shown by the witness's photograph. The defendant, Edgeworth, and victim, Robert Hammond , were on that boat. There was a gunshot fired on that boat, and Robert Hammond fell into the lake. The distance of the shooting was one meter. It couldn't have been suicide! Well? The guilty party has to be the other man on that boat!

Judge:

I admit, it is hard to imagine any other possibility.

Phoenix:

Yes... But this assumes that the victim was shot at 15 minutes after midnight.

Judge:

... What do you mean by that, Mr. Wright? We have photographic evidence of the time of the shooting. The timestamp on the photo says 00:15.

Phoenix:

But Larry heard a gunshot 25 minutes before that! Robert Hammond was killed then! 25 minutes before the shot on the lake! (That's the only way that Edgeworth could be innocent!)

Judge:

...

Karma:

... Mr. Wright. Are you quite mad? Explain who this is sitting on the boat!

Phoenix:

Of course, it was Edgeworth and the murderer ! After the murderer killed Robert Hammond at 11:50... He assumed the guise of Mr. Hammond and met Edgeworth!

Judge:

Wh... What!? Are you serious?

Phoenix:

Yes. Edgeworth won't tell us why he went to the lake that night. However, I have a hunch. That night, Robert Hammond called Edgeworth to the lake. Now, Edgeworth didn't know Robert Hammond's face that well. That's why he didn't suspect anything when the murderer took Robert Hammond's place!

Judge:

... I'm not sure what to make of all this.

Karma:

L-Ludicrous!

Judge:

Mr. Wright. Tell us the name of the murderer then!

Phoenix:

The murderer's name...? Right! It's...

Phoenix:

Actually, I don't know the murderer's name.

Judge:

Y-you don't know!?

Karma:

Bah! Again, you waste my time!

Phoenix:

I don't know because he never told us!

Karma:

...!

Phoenix:

The murderer is the caretaker of the boat shop, that old man! At 11:50, he was the one who killed Robert Hammond.

Judge:

The caretaker of the boat shop!? Wh-where did he do this!? There weren't any boats on the lake then!

Phoenix:

Why would he have to go all the way out on the lake just to shoot someone? May I suggest... That the real scene of the crime was not in a boat !

Judge:

What!? W-well then, where did the murder take place!? Phoenix:

(Show the judge where the murder really took place!)

Phoenix:

Here, of course! The boat shop, where he lives. That way he could meet with the victim without anyone seeing!

Karma:

Karma: Do you have proof that the boat shop was the scene of the crime!?

Phoenix:

Recall Larry's testimony if you will. That night he was out on the lake in a boat, searching for something. He finds it, and returns the boat. Then, just as he's starting to head for home, he hears a gunshot! He heard a gunshot, Your Honor! Even though he was wearing headphones at the time! In other words, the gunshot was very, very close by! And where would that be if he had just returned a boat?

Judge:

The boat shop ...! Mr. Wright! What happened that night on Gourd Lake!? Please tell the court, from the beginning!

Phoenix:

Y-yes, Your Honor.

Maya:

Nick, are you sure about this...?

Phoenix:

Um, not really. But, I think if I start at the very beginning... And I take it slow, I must just be able to figure this out...

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Phoenix:

That night... The caretaker of the boat shop called Robert Hammond to his shop. This was around 11:50. That was when the gunshot that Larry heard was fired. After that, the caretaker put on Robert Hammond's coat... He became Robert Hammond! Then he got in the boat with Edgeworth, and went out into the middle of the lake. Judge:

Then... who fired the pistol on the boat, Mr. Wright?

Phoenix:

Of course, it was the murderer who shot the pistol. He shot twice. Both missed Edgeworth, on purpose.

Judge:

Wait a minute...

Phoenix:

Y-yes?

Judge:

Why would he shoot twice if he didn't mean to hit anyone? Phoenix:

Uh... (Details! Details!) Karma:

Know this, Mr. Wright. The moment you run out of explanations is the moment you lose. Tell us why the murderer had to fire twice !

Phoenix:

I believe he shot twice to create a witness, Your Honor.

Judge:

Create a witness...?

Phoenix:

The murderer lifts his pistol and fires one shot. That ensures that anyone who heard the shot would look at the lake. Indeed, Ms. Hart did exactly that after hearing the first gunshot. Next! The murderer waits a bit and he fires again. Then... The murderer jumps from the boat himself ! Leaving the pistol in the boat behind him.

Judge:

... I see! To someone looking from the edge of the lake... It would appear that one of the men on the boat had shot the other!

Phoenix:

The murderer didn't know about the automatic camera, of course. That's why he shot twice to draw attention to the boat!

Judge:

Hmm...

Phoenix:

Once you realize that, everything else falls into place! The boat shop caretaker swam back to his shop. Then he put Mr. Hammond's coat back on the body. And threw the body into the lake! This is what happened, Your Honor. These are the events that transpired that night on Gourd Lake.

Judge:

...

Karma:

...

...

Judge:

... Bailiff! Bring out the witness from before! The boat shop caretaker! Quickly!

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Judge:

Very well. While we are waiting for the caretaker... I would like to ask the defendant, Miles Edgeworth, a few questions. Mr. Edgeworth. Please take the stand.

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Judge:

Mr. Edgeworth... You heard what the defense has said?

Edgeworth:

Yes.

Judge:

Well? Why did you go to the lake that night? Edgeworth:

... What Wright has said was mostly correct. Astonishingly so, actually. Yes... Several days ago, I received a letter. The letter was signed, " Robert Hammond ." He asked me to come to the boat shop by the lake at midnight on Christmas Eve. He said he had something very important to discuss with me.

Judge:

Something important?

Edgeworth:

... I'm sorry. I can't say what it was.

Judge:

Hmm...

Guard:

Your Honor, sir!

Judge:

Bailiff! We are conducting a trial here, I ask that you remain quiet...

Guard:

The witness has disappeared! He isn't at the boat shop, either!

Judge:

What!?

Guard:

What should I do?

Judge:

F-find him, quickly! We cannot allow him to get away!

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Judge:

Mr. von Karma! Your witness has disappeared!

Karma:

... A search warrant has already been issued.

Judge:

Hmm... It goes without saying that I cannot declare a verdict under these circumstances. I will extend the trial until tomorrow, the final day allowed. I request that the police department utilize all its forces to find that witness! Am I understood?

Karma:

...

Judge:

One more thing. Just who is that boat shop caretaker? I think his identity has become very important to this trial. I want him, and I want to know who he is.

Karma:

...

Judge:

Very well. Court is adjourned!

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December 27, 1:22 PM District Court Defendant Lobby No. 2

Maya:

Yay, Nick! You did it!

Phoenix:

Yeah... Well, at least we got out from under that guilty verdict...

Maya:

And what about Larry! That was something else! Even von Karma didn't know what to do with his testimony! Larry really helped us out!

Phoenix:

Sure, once I sifted through his "unique" testimony. Still... he did save us. I just wish our cases weren't so down to the wire all the time.

Maya:

I know what you mean. Sometimes I feel like it's us on trial instead of our clients!

Phoenix:

Hey, Edgeworth...

Edgeworth:

...

Maya:

Umm... Mr. Edgeworth?

Edgeworth: ! D-did you say something?

Maya:

Don't look so pained! I mean, it looks like you're probably going to get off the hook! You could try to smile just a little...? Relax!

Edgeworth:

... I'm sorry... But... I fear it's not over for me yet.

Phoenix:

Wh-what do you mean?

Edgeworth:

Wright... There's something that's been troubling me for a long time now. And I don't know whether or not to tell you...

Phoenix:

Edgeworth?

Edgeworth:

No... there's so little time left. I want to tell you, to get it off my chest, but... ... Hmm. I can't make up my mind. ...

Phoenix:

What is this about, Edgeworth?

Edgeworth:

... It's... a nightmare I've had. A memory of a crime... that I committed.

Phoenix:

A crime you committed?

Edgeworth:

A memory... of a murder.

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To be continued.

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