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     /   -The Trial of Chandler Ghent, Day 1-  \
     |            -October 19, 2000-           |
     |   Recorded & Edited by Remi MacGregor   |
     \___http://pages.prodigy.net/aubreymcm/___/

Terrisa Chavez takes a seat behind Chandler Ghent in the first row of spectators.
Terrisa Chavez sits down.
Winston Chapel's group came through a double door.

You see Winston Chapel.
He appears to be in his mid-forties.
He stands 6 feet and 3 inches tall and has an average build.  He has tan skin,
 nicely styled short peppered hair, and ice-blue eyes.  He is clean shaven.
He looks perfectly healthy!
Winston Chapel is wearing a fashionable silk tie, a finely tailored suit, some
 black ostrich boots, a leather briefcase, a white dress shirt, a PBR
 communicator, and an expensive Swiss watch.
Winston Chapel sits down.

You see Portia Bailey.
She appears to be in her early thirties.
She stands 5 feet and 6 inches tall and has an overweight build.  She has ruddy
 skin, unkempt bobbed black hair, and black eyes.
Portia seems to be in a confident mood.
She looks perfectly healthy!
Portia Bailey is wearing some unpolished leather flats, a bulging leather
 briefcase, a rumpled white blouse, a PBR communicator, a wrinkled silk scarf,
 and an ill-fitting linen suit.

You see Gregory Townsend.
He appears to be in his mid-forties.
He stands 5 feet and 11 inches tall and has an average build.  He has chocolate
 skin, nicely styled cropped black hair, and brown eyes.  He is clean shaven.
He looks perfectly healthy!
Gregory Townsend is wearing a dark blue silk necktie secured in a windsor knot,
 some tasseled loafers, a fine grey dress shirt, a tailored dark blue Italian
 suit, a matching vest, a PBR communicator, an expensive gold watch, and a
 leather briefcase.

You see Burton Kirkpatrick, the Detective.
He appears to be in his mid-forties.
He stands 6 feet and 3 inches tall and has a muscular build.  He has tan skin,
 short thinning dark brown hair, and green eyes.  He is clean shaven.
Burton seems to be in a sickly mood.
He looks perfectly healthy!
Burton Kirkpatrick is wearing a black digital watch, a police radio communicator,
 a shoulder holster, a pair of khaki pants, a white dress shirt, a red checkered
 tie, a stylish sports coat, and a pair of brown dress shoes.

You see Terrisa Chavez.
She appears to be in her early forties.
She stands 5 feet and 8 inches tall and has a muscular build.  She has tan skin,
 shoulder-length black hair that is French-braided, and brown eyes.
Terrisa seems to be in a calm mood.
She looks perfectly healthy!
She is holding a cardboard box labeled "Ghent, Chandler: 2000.09.30" in her right
 hand.
Terrisa Chavez is wearing a dark sienna wool skirt, a silver CMPD badge, a PBR
 communicator, a gold wedding ring set with a single garnet flanked by baguette
 diamonds, a heavy gold watch, a pair of brown square-heeled leather pumps, a
 dark leather briefcase, and a golden-topaz silk blouse.

You see Chandler Ghent.
He appears to be in his early thirties.
He stands 6 feet and 1 inches tall and has an average build.  He has fair skin,
 nicely styled short dark brown hair, and hazel eyes.  He is clean shaven.
Chandler seems to be in a calm mood.
He looks perfectly healthy!
Chandler Ghent is wearing an expensive Italian black suit jacket, a tattoo of a
 leering jester with shadowed eyes, a pair of finely-tailored black trousers, an
 expensive silver Swiss watch, a stiff-collared tailored white dress shirt, an
 oddly-designed silver bracelet formed of jagged silver pieces, a slick black
 leather belt, and a pair of shiny black dress shoes.


Portia Bailey raises an eyebrow in Gregory Townsend's direction.
Gregory Townsend nods to Portia Bailey.
Gregory Townsend and Portia Bailey shake hands.
Portia Bailey nods to Gregory Townsend.
Donnelly Harriman came through a double door.
Burton Kirkpatrick just arrived.
Donnelly Harriman nods.
Terrisa Chavez asks, "All rise for the Magistrate?"
Terrisa Chavez nods to Donnelly Harriman.
Terrisa Chavez says, "Sir."

Donnelly Harriman says, "Thank you, you may be seated.  The trial of the Crown
 versus Chandler Ghent will begin shortly."
Donnelly Harriman nods.
Terrisa Chavez sits down.
Portia Bailey sits down.
Gregory Townsend sits down.
Burton Kirkpatrick sits down.
Winston Chapel sits down.
Chandler Ghent sits down.

Donnelly Harriman steps up to the Bench.
Donnelly Harriman sits down.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Ladies and gentlemen, members of the jury, welcome.  We
 are about to begin the trial of this case, and the first order of business is to
 ask of you that you stand and raise your right hand and take the prescribed
 oath."
Nadli Clu'sa stands back up.
Donnelly Harriman glances at the jury.
Jewel Michaels stands back up.
Walt Zanderbilt stands back up.
Waverly Chow stands back up.
Kara McLoud stands back up.
Rain Beringer stands back up.
Arielle Drummond stands back up.
Kyla RedCloud stands back up.
Sami Market stands back up.
Ryan Sloan stands back up.
Ami Stuart stands back up.
Leila Meridian stands back up.
Ariana Bowman stands back up.
Alec Harlequin stands back up.
Cameron Stephens stands back up.
Silvana StoneSkye stands back up.
Jewel Michaels raises her hand.
Kara McLoud raises her hand.
Walt Zanderbilt raises his hand.
Waverly Chow raises her hand.
Nadli Clu'sa raises her left hand (always confuses em).
Leila Meridian raises her hand.
Rain Beringer raises her hand.
Ryan Sloan raises his hand.
Sami Market raises her hand.
Ariana Bowman raises her hand.
Arielle Drummond raises her hand.
Walt Zanderbilt just nudged Nadli Clu'sa.
Silvana StoneSkye raises her hand.
Ami Stuart raises her hand.
Jewel Michaels raises her hand.
Cameron Stephens sits down.
Donnelly Harriman recites:

    "You, and each of you, do solemnly swear that in all cases between parties
 concerned in this trial, you will render a true verdict according to the law, as
 it may be given you in charge by the court, and to the evidence submitted to you
 under the rulings of the court.  Please say "I do." if you agree."

Kyla RedCloud raises her hand.
Kara McLoud says, "I do."
Rain Beringer says, "I do."
Waverly Chow says, "I do"
Ami Stuart says, "I do"
Walt Zanderbilt says, "I do."
Silvana StoneSkye says, "I do."
Leila Meridian says, "I do."
Sami Market says, "I do."
Ryan Sloan says, "I do"
Arielle Drummond says, "I do."
Ariana Bowman says, "I do."
Kyla RedCloud says, "I do"
Donnelly Harriman says, "Thank you."
Jewel Michaels says, "I do"
Donnelly Harriman nods.
Ariana Bowman sits down.
Rain Beringer sits down.
Donnelly Harriman says, "You may be seated"
Arielle Drummond sits down.
Silvana StoneSkye sits down.
Kara McLoud sits down.
Ryan Sloan sits down.
Waverly Chow sits down.
Jewel Michaels sits down.
Leila Meridian sits down.
Alec Harlequin sits down.
Julie Green says, "I do"
Julie Green sits down.
Ami Stuart sits down.
Walt Zanderbilt sits down.
Kyla RedCloud sits down.
Sami Market sits down.
Nadli Clu'sa says, "I do"
Donnelly Harriman says, "I must remind the observers in the courtroom that order
 must prevail, and I will find you in contempt of court if you are out of order."
Donnelly Harriman glances around.
Nadli Clu'sa sits down.
Donnelly Harriman says, "And you will be asked to leave the courtroom and not
 allowed to return."
Walt Zanderbilt nods to Nadli Clu'sa.
Cameron Stephens nods.
Nadli Clu'sa breathes a sigh of relief.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Before we begin, I would like to introduce the
 participants in the case.  The lead counsel for the Crown is Ms. Portia Bailey.
  The lead counsel for Mr. Ghent is Mr. Gregory Townsend, while his able
 assistant is Mr. Winston Chapel."
Gregory Townsend nods to the magistrate and then to the jurors.
Amanda Blair opens a wire-bound notebook.
Portia Bailey nods to Donnelly Harriman.
Donnelly Harriman says, "I want to remind you that Chandler Ghent is presumed to
 be innocent of  throughout the trial and this entitles him to a verdict of not
 guilty unless and until the jury finds that the evidence has established each
 and every charge beyond a reasonable doubt. "
Donnelly Harriman glances at the jury.
Walt Zanderbilt nods.
Donnelly Harriman says, "At all recesses that we take in this case do not discuss
 the case with anybody, and that includes other jurors.  There will be a tendency
 to want to discuss the case with other jurors and friends, but this would be a
 violation of your oath as a juror."
Jewel Michaels nods.
Ami Stuart nods.
Ryan Sloan nods.
Walt Zanderbilt nods.
Waverly Chow nods.
Sami Market nods.
Kyla RedCloud nods.
Jewel Michaels nods.
Donnelly Harriman says, "The trial will proceed in three stages. We will begin,
 as soon as these remarks are completed, with the stating of the charges, and
 opening statements from counsel on each side.  The second stage, tomorrow
 evening, will consist of the presentation of evidence, and examination of
 witnesses."
Donnelly Harriman says, "The third stage, on Saturday evening, will be the
 conclusion of the trial, including closing arguments, jury deliberations, and
 the verdict."
Donnelly Harriman says, "I want to begin by reminding you of the charges in this
 case.  There are six charges of murder and one charge of treason against Mr.
 Ghent.  "
Amanda Blair writes a few lines in a wire-bound notebook.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Charge one charges that Chandler Ghent committed treason
 against the Crown by killing and attempting to kill members of the government of
 Morada, including the head of state, Matthew Alvarez."
Donnelly Harriman says, "The other six counts are of first-degree murder,
 charging that Chandler Ghent used explosives to destroy to kill seven persons in
 the Board Room of the Town Hall."
Amanda Blair writes a few lines in a wire-bound notebook.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Please understand that nothing said by counsel in an
 opening statement is, in any way, evidence that is to be considered in the
 trial."
Portia Bailey nods.
Donnelly Harriman says, "You must keep open minds throughout the entire trial,
 throughout all of the evidence and right up until you retire and deliberate the
 case.  "
Nadli Clu'sa nods.
Donnelly Harriman glances at Portia Bailey.
Donnelly Harriman glances at Gregory Townsend.
Jewel Michaels nods.
Nadli Clu'sa takes a deep breath of air.
Donnelly Harriman asks, "So, is the Crown ready to proceed with opening
 statements?"
Portia Bailey stands back up.
Walt Zanderbilt smiles.
Portia Bailey says, "We are, your Honor."
Donnelly Harriman nods to Portia Bailey.
Portia Bailey says, "Ladies and Gentleman, this case is about murder."
Terrisa Chavez leans forward and whispers something to Portia Bailey.
Portia Bailey says, "The murder of six people, begging your Honor's pardon."
Portia Bailey bows to Donnelly Harriman.
Amanda Blair writes a few lines in a wire-bound notebook.
Portia Bailey says, "Not a crime of passion, but a cold-hearted attempt to wipe
 out as many people as possible."
Portia Bailey says, "This man, Chandler Ghent, contracted with local criminals to
 set a fatal bomb in the Board of Governors' room. He advised his minions on the
 explosive to be used. He deliberately waited until the time was right to fill
 that room with people, wishing to murder, cripple and maim as many people as
 possible."
Portia Bailey asks, "How do I know this?"
Portia Bailey says, "His accomplice has confessed. He has described the stinking
 plot that they cooked up between them to murder our King, our Governors, and any
 other people who got in the way of that bomb."
Portia Bailey says, "And there were innocent bystanders there that night. One of
 them died."
Portia Bailey says, "She was a waitress, just a working stiff like most of us."
Amanda Blair writes a few lines in a wire-bound notebook.
Chandler Ghent listens to Portia Bailey with a calm, expressionless look upon his
 face.
Portia Bailey says, "But she ran afoul of his plans and she could have been any
 of us who were here that night."
Portia Bailey says, "The defendant knows about bombs - he's an expert on them."
Portia Bailey says, "And we have the materials he used in his assasination."
Portia Bailey says, "You'll see those materials, you'll hear from his accomplice,
 and you'll learn just how sure Chandler Ghent is that he knows what's best for
 our island."
Portia Bailey says, "When you consider the case, after all this evidence is
 presented, you will have a motive, and the means and the witness to the crime."
Jewel Michaels keeps an open mind while listening to Porta Bailey.
Arielle Drummond shifts her weight.
Portia Bailey says, "I thank you now for your attention to our case and I believe
 you will have no trouble finding Chandler Ghent guilty of murder, and treason in
 the attempted murder of our King."
Portia Bailey nods.
Portia Bailey bows to Donnelly Harriman.
Portia Bailey sits down.
Donnelly Harriman nods to Portia Bailey.
Donnelly Harriman asks, "Now for the Defense, Mr. Townsend?"
Donnelly Harriman glances at Gregory Townsend.
Winston Chapel stands back up.
Gregory Townsend says, "Mr. Chapel will be opening, your honor."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Ah, Mr. Chapel."
Donnelly Harriman nods.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Please."
Winston Chapel says, "Thank you, your honor."
Jess Whiterose raises an eyebrow in Gregory Townsend's direction.
Walt Zanderbilt gets a distant look on his face as he ponders.
Winston Chapel says, "This is a tragedy."
Winston Chapel says, "Many were killed including the innocent bystander Ms.
 Bailey mentioned."
Amanda Blair writes a few lines in a wire-bound notebook.
Winston Chapel says, "The waitress was in fact standing right next to Mr. Ghent
 who was present here in Town Hall when the bombing occurred."
Winston Chapel says, "He could have been killed as well."
Winston Chapel says, "My client is also known to be an explosives expert."
Winston Chapel asks, "Would such an expert make a mistake that could possibly
 have cost him his life?"
Winston Chapel says, "The prosecution is going to parade evidence, conspiracy
 theories, and the person they claim as an accomplice."
Winston Chapel says, "We will show in fact that none of this can be directly
 connected to Mr. Ghent."
Winston Chapel says, "A tragedy has occured."
Winston Chapel says, "Murder is a serious crime."
Winston Chapel says, "The taking of lives is the most serious crime of all."
Winston Chapel says, "If an innocent man spends the rest of his life in jail, his
 life has been taken away from him."
Winston Chapel says, "Not only is Mr. Ghent innocent of this crime. He was almost
 a victim. He almost lost his own life."
Winston Chapel says, "We place it in your hands to do what is right. Thank you."
Winston Chapel sits down.
Donnelly Harriman nods to Winston Chapel.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Thank you, Mr. Chapel.  And Ms. Bailey."
Walt Zanderbilt gets a distant look on his face as he ponders.
Donnelly Harriman nods to Portia Bailey.
Nadli Clu'sa glances at Walt Zanderbilt.
Walt Zanderbilt seems thoughtful.
Gregory Townsend whispers to Winston Chapel.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Tomorrow night we will hear about the evidence from both
 sides of the case."
Jewel Michaels gets a distant look on her face as she ponders.
Donnelly Harriman asks, "Ms. Chavez, do you have the evidence here in court?"
Terrisa Chavez stands back up.
Portia Bailey stands back up.
Terrisa Chavez says, "I do, Sir."
Portia Bailey says, "Yes, your Honor."
Donnelly Harriman nods to Terrisa Chavez.
Terrisa Chavez approaches the bench.
Terrisa Chavez offers a cardboard box labeled "Ghent, Chandler: 2000.09.30" to
 Donnelly Harriman.
Donnelly Harriman accepts a cardboard box labeled "Ghent, Chandler: 2000.09.30"
 from Terrisa Chavez.
Donnelly Harriman nods.
Terrisa Chavez says, "This contains all physical evidence collected in the trial,
 and all due receipts and notices."
Terrisa Chavez says, "In the case."
Terrisa Chavez sighs.
Amanda Blair writes a few lines in a wire-bound notebook.
Donnelly Harriman nods to Terrisa Chavez.
Terrisa Chavez makes a sketchy bow to the Magistrate and returns to her chair.
Terrisa Chavez sits down.
Gregory Townsend says, "Your honor?  The Defense asks to compare the evidence
 turned in with our notes."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Thank you, Ms. Chavez.  It will be stored in a safe
 place."
Terrisa Chavez raises an eyebrow at Gregory Townsend.
Donnelly Harriman nods to Gregory Townsend.
Gregory Townsend opens a leather briefcase.
Donnelly Harriman says, "That is admissible."
Donnelly Harriman opens a cardboard box labeled "Ghent, Chandler: 2000.09.30".
Gregory Townsend gets a stack of stuffed folders from inside his leather
 briefcase.
Gregory Townsend gets a yellow legal notepad from inside his leather briefcase.
Terrisa Chavez leans back in her chair with a rather grouchy expression on her
 face.
Donnelly Harriman says, "First item is a laboratory report labeled as "CG1.a:
 Residue: Town Hall Bombing; 2000.09.28."
Nadli Clu'sa leans forward.
Portia Bailey whispers something to Chavez.
Zanderbilt gets a distant look on his face as he ponders.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Next item is an evidence receipt labeled "CG2.a: C4
 (plastique): Ghent's Office; 2000.09.30" which is affixed to a lab report."
Terrisa Chavez shrugs slightly to Portia Bailey.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Next, a laboratory report labeled "CG1.b Glass/Vase:
 Town Hall Bombing; 2000.09.28"."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Next, a laboratory report labeled "CG1.c: Wire Fragment:
 Town Hall Bombing; 2000.09.28"."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Next, a clear evidence bag labeled "CG2.d: PVC-Coated
 Wire; Office Ghent, C.; 2000.09.30" which is affixed with a lab report."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Next, a clear evidence bag labeled "CG3.a: Transmitter:
 Malone, T.; 2000.09.30"."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Next, a small evidence bag labeled "CG2.b: Transistor:
 Office Ghent,C.; 2000.09.30"."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Next, a clear evidence bag labeled "CG3.b: Wires:
 Malone, T.; 2000.09.30" affixed with a lab report."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Next, a clear evidence bag labeled "CG2.e: Wire Spool:
 Office Ghent, C.; 2000.09.30" affixed with a lab report."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Next, a small clear evidence bag labeled "CG2.c:Pens:
 Office Ghent,C.; 2000.09.30"."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Next, an opaque cassette case labeled "CG3.c:
 Deposition: Malone, T.; 2000.09.28"."
Gregory Townsend checks and rechecks a group of papers as the magistrate lists
 the evidence.
Donnelly Harriman nods.
Donnelly Harriman says, "That's it.  Believe it or not."
Donnelly Harriman smiles.
Walt Zanderbilt blinks.
Terrisa Chavez nods to Donnelly Harriman.
Donnelly Harriman closes a cardboard box labeled "Ghent, Chandler: 2000.09.30".
Jewel Michaels gets a distant look on her face as she ponders.
Walt Zanderbilt furrows his brow thoughtfully for a moment.
Gregory Townsend says, "Thank you, your honor.  The Defense as just one more
 matter..."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Thank you, Ms. Chavez, for your careful attention to the
 evidence at hand."
Amanda Blair writes a few lines in a wire-bound notebook.
Terrisa Chavez says, "My pleasure, Sir."
Donnelly Harriman nods to Gregory Townsend.
Donnelly Harriman asks, "Yes, Mr. Townsend?"
Gregory Townsend nods to Winston Chapel.
Winston Chapel stands back up.
Portia Bailey glances at Winston Chapel.
Winston Chapel asks, "Your Honor, the Defense would like to make a motion for
 change of venue. How can we have a fair trial in the building where this tragedy
 occured?"
Portia Bailey jumps around like a 12 year old.
Terrisa Chavez groans.
Portia Bailey says, "Your Honor, the defense has had ample opportunity to bring
 this motion pre-trial, as is proper."
Donnelly Harriman sighs.
Terrisa Chavez mumbles something unprintable.
Portia Bailey says, "We object to this grandstanding before the jury."
Donnelly Harriman nods to Portia Bailey.
Amanda Blair writes furiously in her notebook.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Objection sustained, Ms. Bailey.  Mr. Chapel, you have
 had plenty of time to discuss this pre-trial."
Donnelly Harriman says, "Nothing was heard before today.  I will not consider a
 change of venue."
Donnelly Harriman says, "This island is small, and I don't believe a change in
 venue would affect the trial any differently."
Gregory Townsend pats Chandler on the back.
Donnelly Harriman says, "The jury has sworn to be impartial."
Donnelly Harriman glances over at the jury.
Jewel Michaels nods.
Nadli Clu'sa nods.
Arielle Drummond nods.
Walt Zanderbilt nods.
Winston Chapel says, "I would like assurance that our request is on record."
Ryan Sloan nods.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Duly noted, Counsel."
Donnelly Harriman nods to Winston Chapel.
Winston Chapel says, "Thank you, Your Honor."
Winston Chapel nods.
Winston Chapel sits down.
Amanda Blair nods to Miranda Myles.
Donnelly Harriman glances at Miranda Myles.
Amanda Blair smiles, showing her dimple.
Donnelly Harriman says, "All right.  Tonight we have heard opening arguments from
 both counsels and seen the physical evidence."
Donnelly Harriman says, "I must remind the jury again that silence is the key to
 justice."
Walt Zanderbilt nods.
Nadli Clu'sa nods.
Waverly Chow nods.
Sami Market nods.
Ryan Sloan nods.
Jewel Michaels nods.
Ami Stuart nods.
Arielle Drummond nods.
Kyla RedCloud nods.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Treason and murder are nothing to be taken lightly.  A
 man's life is at stake here."
Donnelly Harriman says, "In prison or out.  That will be your decision to make."
Nadli Clu'sa takes a deep breath of air.
Nadli Clu'sa shudders.
Donnelly Harriman asks, "If there are no more statements from the Crown or the
 Defense...?"
Walt Zanderbilt nods.
Portia Bailey looks over at Donnelly Harriman and shakes her head.
Donnelly Harriman glances at Winston Chapel.
Winston Chapel says, "None, Your Honor."
Gregory Townsend looks over at Donnelly Harriman and shakes his head.
Donnelly Harriman says, "I call this trial adjourned for today, and we will meet
 again tomorrow night at the same time."
Donnelly Harriman raps his gavel on the Bench.
Portia Bailey stands next to Terrisa Chavez.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Thank you all."
Gregory Townsend whispers to Chandler Ghent.
Chandler Ghent smiles.

Terrisa Chavez says, "Mr. Ghent, if you will ..."
Chandler Ghent brushes through his hair.
Terrisa Chavez gets a pair of police handcuffs from inside her leather briefcase.
Chandler Ghent stands back up.
Portia Bailey nods.
Walt Zanderbilt leans on Nadli Clu'sa.
Terrisa Chavez says, "Thank you."
Gregory Townsend shakes his head.
Portia Bailey joins Terrisa Chavez's group.
Terrisa Chavez snaps the cuffs around Chandler Ghent's wrists.
Nadli Clu'sa glances at the cuffs and then away.
Chandler Ghent says, "I'm ready for my cell, D.S. Chavez.  Thank you for your
 hospitality."
Terrisa Chavez says, "This way, please."
Terrisa Chavez's group went through a double door.
Nadli Clu'sa releases the air from her lungs.
Ariana Bowman joins Rain Beringer's group.
Walt Zanderbilt chuckles.
Nadli Clu'sa joins Walt Zanderbilt's group.
Walt Zanderbilt breathes a sigh of relief.
Burton Kirkpatrick stands back up.
Donnelly Harriman says, "Thank you all for your attention.  I hope this continues
 throughout the trial."
Donnelly Harriman nods.
Gregory Townsend nods to Winston Chapel.

Courtney Chisolm gnaws on her lower lip as she glances towards the defense team.
Courtney Chisolm gets a distant look on her face as she ponders.
Courtney Chisolm looks over at you and shakes her head.
Remi MacGregor briefly chews a fingernail.
Gregory Townsend puts his notepad in his leather briefcase.
Gregory Townsend closes a leather briefcase.
Remi MacGregor leans against the rail separating the spectators from the rest of
 the court room.
Courtney Chisolm sighs.
Courtney Chisolm leans toward Remi and whispers quietly.
Darci squints at Courtney.
Courtney Chisolm whispers, "We'd be vilified if we testified in his behalf."
You completely agree with Courtney Chisolm.
whis cour How do you think I feel?
Remi MacGregor nods toward the double door.
whis cour I have Randa for a sister, and Mark for a brother in law.
Courtney Chisolm whispers, "I'm not sure what to do."
You sigh.
You glance at Winston Chapel.
Courtney Chisolm whispers, "I know. I'm so afraid of losing their friendship over
 this."
Courtney Chisolm completely agrees with you.
>whis cour I'm blood, so I have that plus for me.
You grin at Courtney Chisolm.
Courtney Chisolm fidgets.
Winston Chapel just went through a double door.
You glance at Gregory Townsend.
Gregory Townsend went through a double door.
You hold Courtney Chisolm's hand.
You ask, "Gah, where'd they go?"
Courtney Chisolm says, "I have no clue."
Courtney Chisolm asks, "You really think we should to this?"
You shrug.
Courtney Chisolm chuckles.
You say, "Well, we only have tomorrow night."
Courtney Chisolm nods to you.
Courtney Chisolm says, "We should try, I suppose."
Courtney Chisolm asks, "Maybe the law offices?"
You say, "Damn, head counsel is gone."
You shake your head.
Courtney Chisolm sighs.
transmit to   por bail Ms. Bailey?
Courtney Chisolm asks, "Have you tried to comm Chapel?"

You say, "I can't reach him."
You snap your fingers.
Courtney Chisolm nods to you.
Courtney Chisolm says, "I don't know where his office is, either."
You exclaim, "Ghent's place!"
You peer through a side office and see...

[A Renovated Building, Chandler Ghent's Office]
A pall of muted light trickles from the pair of halogen lamps that serve to only
 slightly illuminate this office.  A wide desk of darkly-stained oak lumbers
 across one side of the room, covered in piles of papers, reports and other
 information.  Several simple but comfortable chairs are pushed against the wall
 a bit from the desk.  You also see a wide oaken desk with some stuff on it and
 the main entry.
Obvious exits: none.
You shake your head.

PBR - Private: Portia Bailey transmits, "Yes, Remi?"

Courtney Chisolm asks, "Perhaps downstairs at the cells?"
Courtney Chisolm gets a distant look on her face as she ponders.
>transmit to   por bai I was wondering if there were going to be witnesses other
 than the one you will be calling?
You nod.

[Police Department, Detention Area]
Damp air tinged with the smell of mold fills this tiny basement room.  Security
 bars stretch from one wall to the other, creating an effective place to detain
 those who have broken the law.  The walls of cinderblock fairly weep with
 moisture, feeling cold and clammy to the touch.  You also see an armed police
 officer guarding the area, a temporary holding cell, a narrow stairway and a
 cell door.
Obvious exits: none.
Courtney Chisolm followed.
Courtney Chisolm chews furiously on her lower lip.
You feel nervous.
You point at a temporary holding cell.
Courtney Chisolm nods.
You ask, "Usually open, right?"
Courtney Chisolm says, "Not in there."
Courtney Chisolm nods to you.

PBR - Private: Portia Bailey transmits, "I can't reveal that. Did you have some
 testimony or knowledge to share?"

You smile.
You ask, "We wait?"
Courtney Chisolm says, "They keep it closed now that they're holding Ghent."
Courtney Chisolm looks over at you and shakes her head.
You sigh.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Ghent's been taken to his bunk for the night."
transmit to   por bail Possibly, but I think it would benefit the defense more
 than the Crown.
You ask, "Then where is that man?"
You stomp your foot angrily.
Courtney Chisolm followed.
Courtney Chisolm asks, "Perhaps getting a drink?"

PBR - Private: Portia Bailey transmits, "If you have evidence, it should be
 brought up now, no matter who you think it benefits."

You sigh.
You say, "I'm talking with Ms. Piggy right now."
Courtney Chisolm says, "I've never seen two people disappear so quickly."
Courtney Chisolm nods to you.

transmit to   port Bail I was with Ghent for a half hour so after the bombing.
transmit to   port bai But I don't know how relevant that is.

You say, "Missed him."
Courtney Chisolm nods to you.
Courtney Chisolm gets a distant look on her face as she ponders.
Courtney Chisolm asks, "The judge?"
Courtney Chisolm chuckles.
transmit to   por bai We talked about a bit about his beliefs about the
 government and the state of affairs.
Courtney Chisolm says, "As if he'd listen to us."
You chuckle.
Courtney Chisolm asks, "What did Portia say?"
You say, "Bailey says that if we 'have any evidence, it should be brought up now,
 no matter who you think it benefits.'"
You say, "You refering to me."
Courtney Chisolm nods to you.
Courtney Chisolm asks, "Are we going to see her?"
Courtney Chisolm fidgets.
You say, "No, I needed money for a drink."
You grin.

[The Cantina, Bar]
A polished wooden bar reflects the light of candles housed in wall sconces, the
 only illumination in the room.  The dark color of the bar is echoed in the
 wooden bar stools. The patrons of this establishment are quiet and solitary,
 content to nurse their drinks in the comfort of the relative darkness.  The only
 sounds are the quiet hum of air-conditioning from an air vent behind the bar and
 the chords of a classical guitar floating in from the dining room to the north.
  You also see a silver-framed plaque, Philip Gaser, a brass-framed plaque and a
 karaoke machine.
Obvious exits: north, out.
Courtney Chisolm followed.
Courtney Chisolm laughs!
transmit to   port Bail Would my testimony be relevant to the trial?
Courtney Chisolm says, "Remi, I'm really concerned about how Mark and Miranda
 will react if we do this."
You sigh.
You say, "I know."
Courtney Chisolm says, "But I can't live with myself if I don't say what I think
 is true."
Courtney Chisolm says, "I don't want to drag you down with me, though. They're
 your family."
You say, "Aye, they're my family."
You say, "Which makes it harder in a way."
You say, "I feel as if I'm betraying them."
Courtney Chisolm nods to you.
You say, "Ye know, them being on the force and all."
Courtney Chisolm says, "I do too. But we don't have the blood relationship."
Courtney Chisolm nods to you.
You nod to Courtney Chisolm.

PBR - Private: Portia Bailey transmits, "Let me think about it..."

Courtney Chisolm says, "Darci Matthews asked me if I had talked to the
 counselors."
Courtney Chisolm says, "She said a lot of people feel as I do."
transmit to   por bai Yes ma'm.  Would you let the defense know as well?
Courtney Chisolm frowns.
Courtney Chisolm , "Trouble is, I don't know how she found out how I feel."
Courtney Chisolm takes a sip of her white wine.
You blink.

PBR - Private: Portia Bailey transmits, "I am consulting with them now."
transmit to   port Bai Ah, thank you m'am.

You say, "They're thinking about it."
You tap a PBR communicator.
Courtney Chisolm asks, "Who? What?"
You say, "Bailey."
You say, "About me."
Courtney Chisolm asks, "Oh?"
You say, "I didn't mention you.  Just in case."
You smile.
You say, "As soon as I get a definite answer, I'll drop your name."
Courtney Chisolm asks, "What's being said?"
You shrug.
Courtney Chisolm takes a sip of her white wine.
Courtney Chisolm paces back and forth.
You say, "She's thinking about it."
You say, "I asked her to mention it to the defense as well."
Courtney Chisolm says, "She doesn't want people testifying for the defense."
You say, "She says she's consulting with them now."
You shrug.
Courtney Chisolm says, "She'll bury you so deep the defense will never know your
 name."
Courtney Chisolm paces back and forth.
Courtney Chisolm mumbles something unprintable.
You feel worried.
You say, "That would not be good."
Courtney Chisolm completely agrees with you.
You say, "If she says no, I'm going to the judge."
Courtney Chisolm says, "This is just nuts."
You completely agree with Courtney Chisolm.
You ask, "Why do they have to point at Ghent?"
Courtney Chisolm says, "What kind of a defense team is this? They didn't even
 seek out the witnesses of the blast."
You say, "If feelings weren't soo high..."
Courtney Chisolm says, "I've been waiting for someone to find me for days."
Courtney Chisolm paces back and forth.
Courtney Chisolm says, "I don't know what I would have said if they did, but I
 expected them to at least try."
You say, "I don't think Mark and Randa will completely turn away from you."
You nod to Courtney Chisolm.

PBR - Private: Portia Bailey transmits, "Please meet us at the Jade Dragon to
 discuss this. I will be there with Mr. Townsend."
You say, "They're too loyal to they're friends."
You gulp.
You say, "I'm being called."
transmit to   por bail Yes m'am.
You say, "Let's go."
Courtney Chisolm says, "You're not going alone."
You exclaim, "Like hell I'm not!"
Courtney Chisolm glances at you.
Remi MacGregor squeezes your wrist.
Courtney Chisolm says, "It'll be OK."
You gulp.
You feel nervous.
Courtney Chisolm laughs!
Courtney Chisolm says, "It really will be OK, hon."
You say, "I hope so."
Remi MacGregor smiles weakly.

[Jade Dragon, Dining Room]
The room is quite spacious, lending itself to an impression of unrestrained
 luxury and elegance.  A marbled pattern to the wallpaper creates the illusion of
 being within a luminous cloud, broken only by partitions of cherrywood and
 frosted glass.  The far wall is covered with a large mural in a glass case.  You
 also see a private table with a RESERVED sign on it, a secluded booth, a pair of
 swinging doors and a quiet table.
Obvious exits: east, out.
Courtney Chisolm followed.
Portia Bailey just arrived.
Courtney Chisolm comforts you.
Remi MacGregor smiles nervously at Portia.
Courtney Chisolm nods to Portia Bailey.
Portia Bailey glances around.
You say, "Hello, I'm Remi MacGregor."
Gregory Townsend just arrived.
Portia Bailey asks, "Is Townsend here yet?"
Remi MacGregor extends her hand.
Portia Bailey shakes your hand.
Gregory Townsend nods.
Courtney Chisolm says, "I'm Courtney Chisolm."
Portia Bailey and Courtney Chisolm shake hands.
Courtney Chisolm squeezes Remi's hand tightly.
You say, "She is in the same place as I am."
Portia Bailey glances at Gregory Townsend.
Gregory Townsend asks, "Shall we?"
Portia Bailey nods.
You nod.
Gregory Townsend went through a secluded booth.

[Jade Dragon, Secluded Booth]
Delicious aromas waft past the table each time the kitchen doors swing open and
 closed, a tempting, olfactory sampler of what the menu has to offer.  You also
 see the main dining room.
Also in the room: Gregory Townsend
Obvious exits: none.
Courtney Chisolm followed.
Portia Bailey came through the main dining room.
Courtney Chisolm says, "We've talked about this for a couple days. And we've come
 to the conclusion that we can't complain about the justice system if we aren't
 willing to participate."
You sit down.
Portia Bailey seems curious.
Courtney Chisolm glances at you.
Portia Bailey nods.
Gregory Townsend sits down.
You completely agree with Courtney Chisolm.
Portia Bailey sits down.
Courtney Chisolm sits down next to you.
Gregory Townsend opens a leather briefcase.
Gregory Townsend gets a yellow legal notepad from inside his leather briefcase.
Gregory Townsend gets a sleek black and gold pen from inside his leather
 briefcase.
You take a deep breath of air.
You say, "I was outside the board room at the time of the bombing."
Courtney Chisolm nervously chews on her lower lip.
Courtney Chisolm nods.
Courtney Chisolm says, "So was I. We were talking with Mr. Ghent."
Gregory Townsend nods.
Portia Bailey nods.
You say, "After the bombing, things got very chaotic."
You say, "Tae say the list."
Courtney Chisolm nods.
You say, "Least."
You clear your throat loudly.
Gregory Townsend writes a few lines in a yellow legal notepad.
Courtney Chisolm says, "We were with Mr. Ghent for nearly 30 minutes prior to the
 explosion."
Courtney Chisolm says, "He never left the area."
You completely agree with Courtney Chisolm.
Courtney Chisolm says, "He never did anything really odd or unseemly."
Gregory Townsend asks, "Excuse me, is this the substance of what you wanted to
 discuss?"
Courtney Chisolm says, "He was annoying, but last I checked, that wasn't a
 crime."
You say, "Not exactly."
You blush a nice shade of off-pink.
Courtney Chisolm smiles at you.
Gregory Townsend nods.
You say, "Sorry."
Gregory Townsend says, "Please, go on."
You say, "AFter the bombing, I seeked Mr. Ghent out to talk with him."
You say, "Many people were already accusing him of being the perpatrator."
Courtney Chisolm nods.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Before the dust cleared, he was convicted."
You say, "I had been curious as to his views on the current state of island
 affairs."
Gregory Townsend asks, "How long after the bombing did you go to find him?"
You feel thoughtful.
You say, "A good 20 to 30 minutes I would say."
You say, "I was pretty shaken up after the blast."
You say, "Then I went to the hospital."
Gregory Townsend nods.
Courtney Chisolm nods.
You say, "I found Mr. Ghent in his office."
Gregory Townsend writes a few lines in a yellow legal notepad.
You say, "We discussed several things for about an hour."
You say, "In that time, he expressed his views about the government."
whis cour I feel the noose tightening around my neck!
Courtney Chisolm gently pats Remi's hand.
Remi MacGregor glances down at her nails.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Keep going, Remi. It'll be OK."
You breathe a sigh of relief.
Courtney Chisolm smiles weakly.
You say, "In that time, we were interrupted twice."
You say, "No, three times."
You say, "Once by Jesse Jones, who interrogated him, then by same man whom I
 don't know."
You say, "The third time, Ami Stuart came in and left briefly."
You say, "At that time, a few detectives came to uh...talk with Mr. Ghent."
You say, "And that was when I left."
Winston Chapel just arrived.
You glance at Winston Chapel.
Courtney Chisolm stands back up.
Courtney Chisolm nods to Winston Chapel.
Gregory Townsend nods to Winston Chapel.
Winston Chapel sits down.
Winston Chapel nods.
Gregory Townsend writes a few lines in a yellow legal notepad.
Gregory Townsend shows a yellow legal notepad to Winston Chapel.
Remi MacGregor scrapes the tip of her thumbnail with her lower teeth.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Hello. I'm Courtney Chisolm and this is Remi MacGregor."
Courtney Chisolm and Winston Chapel shake hands.
You nod to Winston Chapel.
Courtney Chisolm sits down.
Winston Chapel says, "Winston Chapel. Pleased to meet you."
Winston Chapel smiles.
You feel nervous.
Courtney Chisolm comforts you.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Remi has much more to offer you than I do."
You say, "During my discussion with Mr. Ghent, I felt that he didn't believe in
 overthrowing the government."
You say, "He never stated that in direct terms."
whis cour Gah, I can't remember if I recorded our conversation. Damn me.
Courtney Chisolm whispers, "I recorded the events just prior to the bombing."
You say, "And that's about it."
Courtney Chisolm smiles at you.
You say, "I just felt that with the charges pending, especially the treason one,
 that that conversation would be somewhat relevant."
Courtney Chisolm takes a deep breath of air.
You shrug.
Gregory Townsend gets a distant look on his face as he ponders.
Courtney Chisolm says, "All I can offer is a telling of what transpired prior to
 the explosion and immediately after."
Courtney Chisolm says, "But if it has to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that
 Mr. Ghent is responsible, then I believe I have reasonable doubt."
Gregory Townsend says, "Unfortunately, it is likely that the treason charge will
 be directly related to the findings on the murder counts."
Courtney Chisolm nods.
You nod.
Courtney Chisolm says, "May I tell you of one odd instance just prior to the bomb
 going off? I don't wish to waste your time."
Portia Bailey nods to Courtney Chisolm.
Courtney Chisolm leans forward.
Courtney Chisolm rests her arms on the table.
Gregory Townsend nods to Courtney Chisolm.
Courtney Chisolm frowns.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Everyone who entered the boardroom had a key."
Courtney Chisolm says, "They unlocked the door, opened it, went in and then
 locked it behind them."
You completely agree with Courtney Chisolm.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Not that I want to cast blame in any direction, but the
 waitress, Marie, slipped into the room a few short minutes before the bombing."
Courtney Chisolm says, "She came back out and made a flip comment about them not
 being ready for her yet."
Courtney Chisolm asks, "Has anyone tested the tray she was carrying to see if
 there was any residue from perhaps a small spill of some incendiary material?"
Gregory Townsend gets a distant look on his face as he ponders.
Gregory Townsend asks, "Will both of you be available tomorrow, during trial
 hours?"
Courtney Chisolm nods to Gregory Townsend.
You nod to Gregory Townsend.
You say, "Yes sir."
Gregory Townsend says, "Ms. Bailey, if you have nothing for them, I'd like a
 private conference."
Portia Bailey says, "Thank you for coming forward, albeit late in the process."
Portia Bailey stands back up.
Courtney Chisolm nods to Portia Bailey.
You nod to Portia Bailey.
Gregory Townsend says, "Thank you, Portia."
Courtney Chisolm says, "We wanted to earlier, but had trouble making contact."
Portia Bailey just went through the main dining room.
Gregory Townsend smiles.
Courtney Chisolm asks, "She's not happy with us, is she?"
Courtney Chisolm sighs.
Gregory Townsend says, "I find it interesting that you went to the Crown with
 this information."
You say, "Eh, wasn't our first choice."
You say, "I had tried contacting Mr. Chapel, but I couldn't get through."
Courtney Chisolm says, "I did the same."
You say, "Ms. Bailey..."
You make a funny face.
Courtney Chisolm says, "We ran all over town trying to find your office."
Gregory Townsend nods.
You say, "Was the only one I managed to get a hold of."
Courtney Chisolm says, "We were just getting ready to come to you when you
 slipped out of the courtroom."
Gregory Townsend says, "I did not expect to have people coming forward this late
 in the case."
Courtney Chisolm says, "Mr. Townsend, you need to understand something ..."
Courtney Chisolm says, "You've heard the comments being bandied who want Mr.
 Ghent to fry."
Gregory Townsend nods.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Some of the strongest comments come from family and
 friends of ours."
Courtney Chisolm says, "We risk a lot by being here."
You completely agree with Courtney Chisolm.
Courtney Chisolm says, "But we also believe in justice."
Courtney Chisolm says, "I don't like Mr. Ghent."
You say, "Which, it may be hard to get if some people get their way."
Courtney Chisolm says, "But I refused to see him railroaded."
Gregory Townsend says, "I understand how grave a circumstance this is, and thank
 you for coming forward."
Gregory Townsend says, "The fact is, Mr. Ghent is innocent."
Courtney Chisolm agrees with Gregory Townsend.
Courtney Chisolm says, "You're right."
You nod to Gregory Townsend.
Gregory Townsend says, "There may be reason to call you to the stand."
Gregory Townsend asks, "Would you be willing to put this on record?"
You nod to Gregory Townsend.
You say, "Yes sir."
Courtney Chisolm nods slowly.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Yes."
Gregory Townsend glances at you.
Courtney Chisolm asks, "Mr. Townsend, may I ask one thing?"
You nod to Gregory Townsend.
Remi MacGregor scrapes the tip of her thumbnail with her lower teeth.
Gregory Townsend says, "Any further recollection you have as to the substance of
 Mr. Ghent's comments on the government would be helpful to know now."
Gregory Townsend nods to Courtney Chisolm.
You nod to Gregory Townsend.
You say, "I'm trying to recall the conversation."
Courtney Chisolm says, "If you choose to call one of us, could you call both of
 us? If we stand together, it's likely to go better with our family and friends
 once this mess is over."
You say, "I know I recorded it somewhere.  I'm trying to remember where I put the
 cassette."
Gregory Townsend says, "If we call one of you, it is likely both of you will be
 called, yes."
Courtney Chisolm nods to Gregory Townsend.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Thank you. My concern is that we need to continue our
 lives here no matter what happens to Mr. Ghent."
Courtney Chisolm says, "And it will be better if we can stand together as doing
 the right thing."
Courtney Chisolm smiles at you.
You completely agree with Courtney Chisolm.
You say, "The hardest part is we're friends and family with the most vocal of Mr.
 Ghent's opponents."
Courtney Chisolm nods.
Courtney Chisolm says, "And they happen to work for the PD."
You say, "So the mere fact that I had a private conversation with your man..."
You sigh.
You shrug.
Courtney Chisolm rubs you gently.
Gregory Townsend nods.
Courtney Chisolm says, "It will be OK, Remi. I promise."
Courtney Chisolm smiles at you.
You say, "I hope so."
You say, "I don't like the idea of the lack of evidence."
You say, "Nor who is on the jury."
Gregory Townsend says, "If I can locate you before the trial, I will let you know
 as to our state of mind about putting you on the stand."
Courtney Chisolm says, "Heck, I have no idea how I'd keep that promise, but I'll
 go to my grave defending the fact that we came forward."
You nod.
Gregory Townsend says, "But you must understand that you may be needed to refute
 evidence."
Gregory Townsend says, "And so could be called at the last minute."
You say, "Yes sir."
Courtney Chisolm nods.
Gregory Townsend says, "You've done the right thing."
Courtney Chisolm asks, "What time does the trial resume tomorrow?"
Gregory Townsend says, "9:30 PM EST."
Courtney Chisolm nods.
You nod.
Courtney Chisolm jots a note in her planner.
You say, "Oh, I remember where I put that cassette."
You ask, "Would you like a copy?"
You ask, "Dropped off at your office?"
Gregory Townsend nods.
You smile.
You say, "I'll drop it off later tonight."
Gregory Townsend smiles.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Thank you for taking the time to meet with us."
You nod.
Courtney Chisolm says, "I hope it wasn't a wasted effort."
Gregory Townsend says, "Thank you again for coming forward."
You say, "Yes, and sorry it took so long to decide."
You blush a nice shade of off-pink.
Gregory Townsend nods.
Courtney Chisolm sighs.
Gregory Townsend puts his notepad in his leather briefcase.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Well, Remi, I'm sure these gentlemen have much to
 discuss."
Gregory Townsend puts his pen in his leather briefcase.
You nod.
You say, "You're right."
Courtney Chisolm stands back up.
You smile.
You stand back up.
Gregory Townsend smiles.
Courtney Chisolm and Gregory Townsend shake hands.
Courtney Chisolm and Winston Chapel shake hands.
You say, "Good luck to the both of you."
You smile at Winston Chapel.
You smile at Gregory Townsend.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Thank you again."
Gregory Townsend shakes your hand.
Gregory Townsend nods.
Courtney Chisolm smiles at you.

You breathe a sigh of relief.
Courtney Chisolm hugs you.

[Jade Dragon, Landing]
An impressive array of celebrity photographs and entertainment memorabilia is
 displayed here, a subtle reminder that the club caters to the rich and powerful.
  Here, people come to be noticed.  Here, stars are born, and careers are made or
 broken with a handshake or a smile.  You also see Jasmine Chang, a gold record,
 the nightclub, a staircase leading down to the lobby and an inlaid lacquer
 screen.
Obvious exits: none.
Courtney Chisolm followed.
You collapse in a heap on the floor.
Courtney Chisolm says, "You were great, hon."
Courtney Chisolm pulls you to your feet.
Courtney Chisolm says, "Now we need another drink."
You exclaim, "Jesus Mary and Joseph!!"