Sal Gabrini: Just The Way You Are by Mallory Monroe

Author:Mallory Monroe [Monroe, Mallory]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Austin Brook Publishing
Published: 2016-05-16T22:00:00+00:00

“All rise,” the bailiff said and Gemma and Mark, along with the prosecutor, rose to their feet. Judge Connors, the judge hearing the case, sat behind the bench very briefly. Gemma was there to recuse herself as Shaun’s counsel and notify the court that Mark Price would handle the case going forward, but the judge had other ideas.

“I want to see counsel in my chambers now,” he said firmly, as if he was highly upset, and then he stood up and headed back out.

Gemma, puzzled, looked over at the prosecution. He shrugged his shoulders. He was puzzled too. But they did as they were told, grabbed their gear from off of their respective tables, and made their way to chambers.

Once inside, and the door closed behind them, the Judge motioned for them to sit down.

“What’s wrong, Judge?” the prosecutor asked. “is it scheduling again?”

“No,” he said. “It’s Mrs. Gabrini.”

Gemma was stunned. “Me?” Did it have something to do with that car bomb yesterday? Did he get wind of that?

“I received a very disturbing video,” said the Judge, “that has to be addressed.”

“What is this video about?” Gemma asked.

“Come and see for yourself,” the judge said as he turned on his desk computer. Gemma and the prosecutor walked behind the desk.

“It’s instructive to me that you announced in court today your decision to turn over the representation of Shaun Merriment to your law partner.”

“That’s right,” Gemma said.

“Why all of a sudden?”

Gemma was surprised by the question. That wasn’t his business. “I felt my law partner would be a better fit.”

“Or perhaps this was the reason,” the judge said and pressed Play. The video was of two people making love: Shaun and Gemma. She was floored. That woman appeared to be her!

“That can’t be!” she said, looking closer. “That’s not me!”

“Looks like you to me,” the Judge said.

“Me too,” the prosecutor said.

The judge stopped the recording.

“That’s not me,” Gemma said firmly, her heart pounding.

“I’m going to refer this matter to the Nevada Conduct Board. Take it up with them, Mrs. Gabrini. And no need to recuse yourself from the Merriment case. I’m removing you myself.”

Gemma couldn’t believe this turn of events. But she knew she had to keep her wits about her. She had to think! “May I get a copy of the tape?” she asked suddenly.

“Not from me,” the judge said. “The conduct board will provide you with a copy.”

Gemma didn’t like it. She felt as if she was being railroaded. But she knew she had to walk away. She grabbed up her purse and briefcase, and headed out of chambers. All she could think about was Sal. All she could think about was what Sal was going to do to her when he saw that tape.

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