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20, 2005 Transcript Ric: Michael, do you know why you're here? John: I'll handle this. Ric: That won't be necessary, Durant. John: Michael, let's do this real fast, because I know there are a lot of places a bright young man like you would rather be than sitting in a boring old courtroom, right? All right. Now, I just have one question for you. Did you see someone murder your biological father? Justus: Objection, your honor! [Judge pounds gavel] Sonny:
Michael, you don't have to answer, buddy. You listen to me. Ric: Your honor, the prosecution has no further questions for this witness. Judge: The witness is free to go. We'll take a 10-minute recess. Ric: I think it's going exceedingly well so far, don't you? Alexis: No, I don’t. I don't think that went well at all. And I wish that he didn't recant his confession. Ric: Try to imagine Kristina up there, and then you tell me how much this is worth it. Alexis: What do you think I'm doing this for? I'm doing it so that she never gets up on that stand and has to testify against her mobster father for getting her into trouble. So you save your self-righteous anger, Ric, because that man belongs behind bars and it is your job as a prosecutor -- not to mention a stepfather -- to put him there. Ric: Durant is waging his own personal vendetta out there. He doesn't need any help from me. Alexis: If he walks away, I am letting you know right now that I am walking away with both children, because that is the only way that I will ever be able to keep them safe. Bailiff: All rise for presiding judge Sherry Hunter. Judge: You may be seated. Mr. Lansing, Mr. Durant, are you ready to call your next witness? Ric: We are, your honor. Judge: Mr. Ward, your closing? Ric: Mr. Ward, your honor, I beg the court's indulgence. As co-prosecutor, I feel compelled to add my own summation. Judge: It's fine with me. Justus: I have no objections, your honor. Ric: You haven't heard much from me during this trial. Mr. Corinthos and I are half brothers. We're not close. As a matter of fact, up until three years ago, he didn't even know that I existed. But to avoid the appearance of conflict, I allowed Mr. Durant to take the lead on this case. It pains me to say this, but much of what you have heard about Sonny from Mr. Durant is indeed true. Sonny Corinthos is perfectly capable of killing almost anyone to protect his children. No doubt about it. But he didn't kill A.J. Quartermaine. Sonny: Ric, Ric, Ric, Ric -- [Judge pounds gavel]Judge: Quiet! Sonny: Don't -- don't -- you don't want to do this. Ric: The truth has got to come out, Sonny. Judge: Order in this court! [Judge pounds gavel]
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