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My One Special One – Chapter 16
It was slow going as Tina was being meticulous in her examination of the detectives. Almost every drug case in front of this judge had been lost due to a foul up of some sort on the part of the police. These were seasoned detectives and knew their job, but in the hands of Pete Roteck and his cross examination, anything could happen. Outside of the courtroom Pete and the detectives probably engage in a heart-pounding game of racquetball, but inside the courtroom? His legal acumen could sway any one juror’s mind with his cross examination – and that’s all you needed to do – sway one juror to your side and the defendant leaves the courtroom a free man.
Pete’s expertise came at a hefty price, which was another pointer to the importance of the case and also to the level of the defendant’s involvement. Those in and around City Hall often had heard the words: “If you’re guilty, hire Pete Roteck…but bring your life savings.” Pete knew what was said and he didn’t give a whit of care, because it was true. Defendants gave 100% of their money – he gave them 300% of legal fight.
Pete had been around the system for a very long time. Hell, he had started as a fledgling attorney in the District Attorney’s office. Over time he had seen a lot of young lawyers come and go. It seemed law schools these days were pumping out graduates left and right. Only a few would withstand the rigors of being an effective and successful criminal law trial attorney. The criminal justice system was an old and wizened codger who just loved to sink its teeth into all the Clarence Darrow ‘wannabees’, giving them some solid chomps into their backbones and then spitting them out one of the 7th floor windows of City Hall. The cement walkways surrounding City Hall were permeated with the long forgotten names of all those young smartasses.
Pete Roteck took an unobserved glance at Tina Kennard. He saw in her a lot of himself: determined, tenacious, someone to be reckoned with if ‘you done her wrong’ and, most of all, he saw the kind of lawyer that he adored sparring with in court – already sagacious beyond her years, yet possessing the bushy-tailed excitement that comes from each new entanglement with Lady Justice. She loves the Law and it shows.
Someday she’ll be standing on this side of the courtroom, Pete thought, and it will be her name whispered in the old corridors of City Hall…
If you’re guilty, hire Tina Kennard.
Words from the bench broke Pete’s momentary musing.
“You may cross-examine, Mr. Roteck,” Judge Charlie Morris near reverently said.
Detective Cavalli shifted his eyes to watch Pete approach to begin his cross examination. He knew that he and his partner would be facing several hours of cross on this case, but he was ready.
Tina was ready, too. What she wasn’t prepared for was the chill that suddenly ran down her spine. Steve leaned over. “You okay?”
“Yep. Just a chill. Hope I’m not coming down with something.”
She couldn’t see the man who quietly entered the courtroom. He was as quiet and still as a wild cat watching its soon to be dinner.
TBC….
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(21 votes, average: 3.95 out of 5)
My sentiments exactly – it so good to see your back. I’ve missed this story and I hope you stay with us a little longer this time. Don’t make me have to hold your new love interest hostage to get you to stick to the story. And no…..there will not be a demand for financial ransom…
I would if counselor Kennard might have a moment to confer with me about my briefs? Sidebar, your honor!
Happy to see you posting again and so happy for you and your new love. Keep the chapters coming.
welcome back! this story always is interesting, i am jus wodering what will do that misterius man!
Welcome back it’s great to see a post from you again, I’m happy for you about the cloud nine thing :o)) I don’t like what you’re leading to here….it smells like serious trouble for Tina, but I hope not!!! Please don’t let us wait that long again….
Glad you are back,Tina is in for a lot of trouble on the case. Witnesses seem to be afraid. thanks
Welcome back! I missed this story.
Another Wonderful Chapter Counting The Days Along With You Baby I Will Never Take For Granted The Blessing I Was Given When Fate And Destiny Sent You To Me
I was just thinkin about your story, and BAM here it is. Welcome back.
So glad you’re back with this wonderful and exciting story. Keep on going and don’t make us wait so long again, please! And remember not to let the badies be too bad and hurt the girls too much, now that they are so happy together.
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yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh your back! Glad you having a good time with your girl! Keep m coming! Love this story!
I can’t remember if it was last night or this morning when I wondered when you’d have time to post a new chapter. I finally managed to finish up on your first story after reading it off and on for several months (I’m a slow reader…shush =p) and absolutely loved it. Normally I’d think, “Lawyers, courts…zzzzzzzz…BOOOOOOOOOOOOORING!” But having B&T involved makes it very interesting. It’s like you snuck in law lessons without me even knowing. Sneaky. ;) 8675309 stars for you! =D
i’m glad to see you back and happy in love…this story is intruiging as much as your first one and the bad guys scare me a little but only a little…as long as B&T are there for each other, i think everything should be fine..thanks
great to see you back…thanks for the great chapter
Yay, welcome back! Opps… someone try to hurt our Tina. I hope everything gonna be alright.. thanks for posting again, more please :)
Good to see you back and this is good chapter. Damn Tina is in trouble and who the hell is watching her, is he gonna harm her or something, hope she will be ok. Ok post soon please, thanks!
Glad you’re back! DRAMA’S COMING…..not to strong please…I have a weak heart..!
Glad your back luv, loved to read this chapter.