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Equus	By : Deb Category: Gundam Wing/AC > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 2855 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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“Equus”
Chapter 49
Sergeant Williams entered the court room and took his place in the witness box. The bailiff swore the officer in and Morris proceeded to ask his questions. Williams answered them in all honesty, explaining how he'd been called to the vet practice and upon arrival what he'd found.
“Mr. Yuy and Mr. Graves were both sporting injuries consistent with an altercation. Doctor Maxwell also had visible injuries consistent with being restrained. Having been informed that Doctor Maxwell had been raped and wished to press charges, I followed the standard police procedure.”
“Objection. This is an alleged rape,” Bremner stated again.
“I'll rephrase that last bit. Having been informed that Doctor Maxwell had allegedly been raped and wished to press charges, I followed the standard police procedure,” Williams continued, barely able to hold the sneer from his face at Stefan's lawyer.
“And what is that procedure?” Morris asked.
“I organized for statements to be taken from all witnesses, the accused and also the victim. The accused's statement was taken the following day at the hospital once all drugs used in treatment were clear of the accused's system. Doctor Maxwell was examined by a medical professional that has expertize in the area of rape. Any and all evidence, including the victim's clothing were seized and submitted to the crime lab for forensic testing and investigation.”
“And what was the result of the crime lab's investigation?”
“The forensic report has been submitted,” Williams replied. “I also have a copy here with me.”
Judge Harris shuffled through the file on his desk and retrieved several sheets of paper. He nodded to Morris. “I have the reports here.”
“Without reading word for word the report, could you please give us a brief outline of the findings?”
“The results showed semen and blood on the victim's clothing, the DNA test confirming that the blood was Doctor Maxwell's, the semen came from Mr. Graves. Testing of the bandage used to restrain Doctor Maxwell also had the accused's DNA on it. Other evidence collected at the scene showed both Doctor Maxwell and Mr. Graves' DNA. The bruising and injuries to Doctor Maxwell were found to be consistent with restraint and struggle to free oneself.” Williams continued to explain most of what had been found by the crime labs, but declined to comment too much regarding the medical side of things as he didn't know much about it and with the Doctor that had treated the victim also presenting as a witness he felt it would be best for her to explain that side of things.
Morris felt quietly confident with Williams' testimony. The forensic evidence was there in black and white and couldn't be refuted. “No more questions, your honor.”
“Mr Bremner?” Harris asked.
Stefan's lawyer stood up and adjusted his glasses. “Sergeant Williams, all this forensic evidence is all well and good, but all it tells us is that Doctor Maxwell engaged in sex with my client. My client does not dispute the fact that sex took place, he disputes the claim that it was rape. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe it is true that some men like to be tied up whilst engaging in sex. Sergeant Williams, is it not possible that Doctor Maxwell could easily have persuaded my client to tie him up and engage in sex?”
“Well... I really don't think that was the...”
“Just answer the question yes or no. Isn't it possible that Doctor Maxwell could have had my client tie him up and engage in sex?”
Duo was sweating hard, his skin pale as he fought to keep himself calm. He knew this was all bullshit, he knew what had happened; unfortunately it was turning out just as he'd predicted it would. Despite all the evidence, it simply came back to one thing: his word against Stefan's.
Williams looked defeated. “Yes,” he said quietly.
“No further questions, your honor.”
*
“The prosecution calls Doctor Sally Po to the witness stand.”
Sally entered the court room and stood in the witness box to be sworn in. Taking her seat she wore a no nonsense look on her face as she took a quick look around. Morris approached and asked the usual questions; her name, qualifications, experience and so on. Morris quizzed the doctor on her findings when Duo had presented at her surgery and the course of treatment she'd prescribed.
“The injuries you found on Doctor Maxwell, could you please tell the court what, in your medical opinion, they were and appeared to be consistent with?”
“Doctor Maxwell had bruising around his wrists that could only have come from being tied by something. The torn ligament in his shoulder was consistent with struggling to free himself from those bonds and also having had the arm pushed upward into a position it isn't intended to go. There were a few other bruises and contusions that were caused by the body being either pushed against something such as a bench or desk, or even a skirmish with another person. There was tearing of the tissues inside the anal channel too indicating a forced entry along with blood from the torn tissue and semen.”
“Doctor Po, have you seen similar injuries on other patients?”
“Yes, I have.”
“And those other patients, what caused those injuries?”
“The other patients with similar injuries I have treated in my time as a medical practitioner were all victims of rape. The emotional and mental trauma that Doctor Maxwell presented with as well I have only seen in a rape victim. There is no doubt in my mind that Doctor Maxwell was the victim of a brutal and sadistic rape.”
“Your honor, you should have a full medical report in your files from Doctor Po,” Morris said, addressing the judge.
“Thank you, Morris.” Harris flicked through the file again and located the submitted medical report.
“No further questions, your honor.”
“Bremner?”
Duo closed his eyes and gave a deep sigh when Bremner stood up. Given how things were already proceeding he had no doubt that the lawyer was about to tear Sally Po's testimony to shreds.
“Doctor Po, you said the injuries suffered by Doctor Maxwell were consistent with being tied up, correct?”
“Yes, I did.”
“You also stated that the other bruising and contusions could have been caused by being pushed against something or a skirmish?”
“Yes.” Sally frowned, wondering where the man was going with this.
“Then I put it to you that the injuries Doctor Maxwell sustained were gained by his seduction of my client, his insistence that my client tie him up and engage in rough sex with him.”
“No, I do not believe that is true,” Sally snapped.
“Doctor Po, have you treated men and women who have suffered some form of injuries due to rough sex?”
“Well... Yes.”
“And isn't it quite possible that the injuries Doctor Maxwell suffered are similar if not the same as other couples engaging in rough sex?”
“In my opinion the injuries Doctor Maxwell sustained were not from a willing bout of rough sex.”
“Just answer the question, Doctor Po. Isn't it possible that the injuries Doctor Maxwell suffered could quite likely have been caused from a bout of rough sex? Yes or no?”
Sally looked angry but knew she was backed up against a proverbial wall. “Yes,” she whispered.
“Thank you. No further questions, your honor.”
* * *
“The prosecution calls Doctor Jamieson to the stand.”
Doctor Jay entered the court room and took his place in the witness box to be sworn in. Formalities out of the way, Morris asked him to state his full name and occupation. Jay did and so the questioning got underway.
“Doctor Jamieson, you are currently treating Doctor Duo Maxwell I believe?”
“Yes, I am. He was referred to me by Doctor Po for counseling.”
“What exactly do you provide counseling for?”
“I work with victims of rape.” Doctor Jay explained the trauma suffered by rape victims and how he tried to help them come to terms with their attack and conquer it.
Morris asked several more questions regarding the current treatment of Duo, all of which Jay answered honestly.
“It can take a long time for a victim of rape to overcome that psychological trauma, I do my best to help them get there,” Jay finished.
“Thank you. No more questions, your honor.”
“Bremner?”
“Thank you, your honor.” Bremner stood up and approached the witness box, Jay remained calm but eyed his opponent up carefully. He was more than aware of how lawyers could and would twist the truth.
“Doctor Jamieson, how exactly can you tell if a person has been a victim of rape?”
That question was clearly something Jay had not expected and he took a moment to think on the words before replying. “Aside from the obvious physical evidence, they generally present with a fear of a person of the sex that raped them. For example, a woman presents with a fear of any males around her, it is the same for a man who has been raped by another man; they also display signs of being uncomfortable around other men. They also have a lot of guilt; thinking that somehow they were responsible for the attack, that they somehow asked for it. They also feel inadequate, that they should have been able to fight their attacker off, been able to stop their attacker in some way. They also feel dirty, unworthy and quite often slip into depression.”
“So there's no actual exact way to know if a person is a genuine victim of rape or claiming to be one?”
“If you are suggesting there is a test or exam of some type, then no, there isn't an exact way to tell for certain.”
“Then there is no way of knowing without a doubt that the person presenting as a victim of rape, is in fact an actual victim or not?”
“As I said, there's no actual tests. When you have been in the business as long as I have you do develop a gut instinct, know to look for certain, subtle signs.”
“So a person could present to you as a victim of rape when in fact they aren't?”
“If they did they would have to be one hell of an actor. I don't think anyone could pull that off.”
“But it is a possibility?” Bremner persisted.
“Like I said, I don't think anyone would be able to act that well,” Jay snapped.
“Just a yes or no will do,” Bremner prompted.
“Yes.”
“Then who is to say that Doctor Maxwell isn't acting? That it is quite possible that Doctor Maxwell, who was engaging in sex with my client and got caught, cried rape to prevent his cheating on his partner from being exposed. When he was faced with counseling, he continued with the act?”
Jay looked fit to burst a blood vessel. “I think I would know if someone was genuine or acting! You can't fake that type of psychological trauma!”
“But you just said it was a possibility.” Bremner was looking smug.
“The type of trauma Doctor Maxwell suffered isn't something that can be conjured up at will.”
“I beg to differ. Isn't it a medical fact that a person can make things up in their own mind, to the point where they actually convince themselves that what they have made up actually occurred, was real and did happen?”
“Yes,” Jay conceded. “But those people are usually what we refer to as delusional.”
“Delusional or not, they have convinced themselves in their own mind that something had happened and thus they would be able to react in the exact same manner in which you just described that you look for when treating a victim of rape. Wouldn't you agree that is possible?”
Jay was backed into a corner; and he knew it.
“Do you agree that it is possible?” Bremner repeated, a little louder.
“Yes.”
“No further questions, your honor.”
Before Bremner's backside could hit the seat, Morris was standing up. “Your honor, I have a couple more questions if you please?”
“Proceed.”
“Doctor Jamieson, my colleague has just stated that it is possible that a person could make things up in their own mind to a point where they actually believe that incident occurred. Correct?”
“Yes.” Jay was a little confused as to where Morris was going with this.
“My colleague has also stated that he believes that my client, Doctor Maxwell is acting in his role of victim, that he seems to have convinced himself that he is a victim of this crime. Correct?”
“Yes, I do believe that is what he was saying.”
“Then isn't it equally as possible that Mr. Graves could be acting? That he did, in fact rape my client but rather than admit that he had forced sex with another man, he could also have convinced himself that he did not rape my client, that he responded to another man's advances?”
Jay's face seemed to light up a touch. “Yes,” he said rather loudly. “It's very possible that the accused has convinced his own mind that he did not rape another man, but simply had sex.”
Morris looked rather smug with himself. “No further questions, your honor, but I would like to retain the right to recall the witness later if need be.”
“Granted. Bremner?”
Bremner sat with a scowl on his face. He wasn't used to having the tables turned on him, especially when someone used his own line of attack to get back at him. “No further questions, your honor.”
Morris gave Duo a small smile as he returned to the desk, Duo returning the smile as best he could. He felt a touch of relief in knowing that Morris had just shoved all that crap back in Stefan's face. He felt a light squeeze to his knee beneath the table and turned to look at Heero, the rider giving him an encouraging look.
“Do you have any further witnesses?” Harris looked up from where he'd been making notes.
“Yes, Your honor. I have one last witness to call.”
“Then proceed.”
“The prosecution calls Doctor Duo Maxwell to the stand.”
*
Pushing his chair back a touch to stand, Duo pulled himself to his feet. His stomach was churning violently, his skin felt cold and clammy, but he was dammed if he was going to show Stefan or his smart assed lawyer that he was anything but confident. He felt Heero's hand touch his arm and he paused for a second to look into his partner's eyes. Heero's steady, blue gaze locked with his own violet and Duo could read the love and support in those depths. He managed to give his partner a soft smile.
With a touch more confidence, Duo held his head high and walked to the witness box to be sworn in.
Morris approached and gave his client a reassuring smile. “Could you please state your name and occupation for the court?”
“Doctor Duo Maxwell, I'm a vet and I own the Maxwell Veterinary Practice.”
“Thank you. Doctor Maxwell, I realize how difficult and painful this trial must be for you and if you should require a break, please let me know.” Morris paused to take a breath. “Could you please tell the court in your own words exactly what happened on the Sunday afternoon of the alleged offense?” Morris was quite sarcastic in his speaking the word 'alleged,' letting everyone know exactly what he thought about that.
Taking a deep breath, Duo clasped his shaking hands together and lowered his eyes a touch. “I was at a horse show with my partner, Heero, when I received a phone call....”
The court room fell silent as Duo recounted his memories of that day that would forever be etched into his mind. Heero's heart ached and bled for his partner, unable to help him in any way other than to sit and silently offer his support. Morris remained standing near the witness box, keeping a close eye on the young vet in case he should need to call for a break. Stefan watched and listened, a sneer playing on his face for the entire time it took for Duo to tell his side of the story. Bremner kept his face neutral.
“I tried everything I could think of to get away, I fought and struggled, I even managed to get a knee into his groin, but it only slowed him up for a second. He grabbed my hair and dragged me back. That's when he picked up the bandage and tied my wrists with it...”
Each word opened up a slowly healing scar on Duo's heart until he felt as if his entire life force was bleeding out in his chest. He couldn't bring himself to look at Heero, or anyone for that matter. Wanting nothing more than for this entire nightmare to be over, Duo curled his hands into fists until the nails bit into his palms and drew blood; but he didn't stop.
“When he began to remove my lower clothing, that's when I knew I was about to be raped. I tried reasoning with him, fighting him off, but nothing worked. When he finally...” Duo faltered.
“It's okay, Doctor Maxwell. Take your time. Would you like a glass of water?”
Duo shook his head. “No, thank you.” He took a couple of shuddering breaths and did his best to calm himself. Having regained a little of his composure, Duo closed his eyes as he recounted the last of his ordeal.
“When he finally entered me, I screamed. It was so painful, I felt like I was being torn in two. Once he was inside, he pulled out and began to thrust back in. I don't remember how long or how many times he entered me, it all became a blur of pain. Then it stopped. I managed to look around when I felt his body weight leaving my back and I saw Heero. He'd arrived and pulled Stefan from me.” Duo opened his eyes and stared directly at Morris. “That bastard raped me,” he whispered. “That bastard fucking RAPED ME!” Duo screamed the last words, directing them at Stefan and giving the other man a look of pure hatred.
Morris stepped back a pace with the ferocity of Duo's words, but he could see the pain, anguish, hurt and hate in those violet eyes.
“Order!” Harris called and banged his gavel.
Duo slumped in his seat, all the anger bleeding out of him and leaving him an emotional wreck. Sitting in his seat and watching the scene unfold, it was all Heero could do to stop himself from charging across the room and wrapping Duo up in his arms. Stefan had lost the smug smirk, his eyes wide and a touch fearful at the explosive outburst. Even Bremner had lost a little of his cockiness.
“Do you require a break, Doctor Maxwell?” the judge asked.
“No, thank you, your honor. I'd really rather just get this over with.”
“Then if you are okay to proceed, we will continue. Morris?”
“Thank you, your honor.” Morris approached Duo. “Doctor Maxwell, could you please tell the court when you first became aware of Mr. Graves' interest in you?”
Duo explained how he'd begun to feel uneasy in the other man's presence, the suspicious touches that he wasn't quite sure had happened, the lustful looks and innuendo that Stefan constantly bombarded him with if he was unfortunate enough to be caught alone with the man. “I began to avoid going anywhere near the stables if I knew Mr. Graves would be there, and I especially did my best to never be alone with him.”
“If that is the case, how did it come to be that you were alone with him when treating the injured horse?”
“I received the call whilst at the show and as a vet I'm duty bound to treat that animal as soon as possible. The horse's owners were contacted and they were on their way to the surgery stables. I fully expected them to be there when I arrived. I also contacted one of the other vets that is employed at my practice and also lives on the stud property to come and assist me, unfortunately, he was quite a distance away attending another engagement and it would be a while before he would be able to get there.”
“Did you at any time give Mr. Graves any indication that you were interested in him?”
“No, quite the opposite. I told him I was not interested in him in that way at all, that I was already involved in a relationship.”
“After knowing that, did Mr. Graves leave you alone?”
“No. Unfortunately, he didn't, he continued to try and get my attention with the double meanings and subtle touches.”
“Did you tell your partner, Mr. Yuy of your concerns?”
“Not at first as I wasn't too sure about it. I thought it could have been a mistake on my part. By that I mean I couldn't have been completely sure if the brief touches had actually occurred or if it was my imagination. When the looks and double meanings started, that's when I knew for certain that Mr. Graves was trying to... I don't know exactly what you would call it; seduce me? I repeatedly told him I wasn't interested and when it still continued that's when I spoke to Heero of my concerns.”
“Once he knew of your concerns, what did Mr. Yuy do about them?”
“He made sure to stay close to me whenever Mr. Graves was around, he wouldn't let me be alone with him at all.”
“And did the advances continue?”
“Not when Heero was there. Mr. Graves was very careful about that. I guess she figured out that Heero and I were in a relationship.”
“Just for the record, Doctor Maxwell, did you at any time give any indication to Mr. Graves that you were interested in him in a sexual manner?”
“No.”
“Did you in any way encourage his infatuation with you?”
“No, I did not.”
“Doctor Maxwell, did you willingly have sex with Mr. Graves?”
Duo could see the pain in the DA's eyes and knew how much it hurt him to have to ask that question. Squaring his shoulders, Duo took a deep breath and answered. “No, I did not. I have never given Mr. Graves any indication of any kind that I would be interested in pursuing a relationship with him or having sex with him. I wouldn't have sex with him if he were the last person on this earth.” Duo spat the last words out and aimed them at Stefan.
“Thank you, Doctor Maxwell. No further questions at this point, your honor.” Morris gave Duo a small smile. “You did well,” he said softly before returning to his seat next to Heero.
Judge Harris made a few more notes and glanced at his watch. “Bremner, I know you wish to question the witness, however we will adjourn for lunch and you may have your chance once we resume. This court is adjourned for one hour. We will reconvene at fourteen hundred hours.” Harris banged his gavel down hard.
“All rise,” called the bailiff and everyone stood as Harris left the court room.
Once the judge had departed, Heero was on his feet and across to Duo. “Come on, Duo. I'm taking you out of here for a while. Let's go get something to eat.”
Duo managed to get his shaky legs to move and with Heero's arm on his elbow to guide and support him, he held his head high and walked past a glowering Stefan and out of the court room. Once they were in the hall, Duo sagged against Heero.
“I need the bathroom, I'm gonna be sick,” Duo said softly.
“Down there, second door,” Morris stated and pointed in the direction of the mens room.
Heero quickly helped his lover to the bathroom, relieved to find it was empty. Once he was inside, Duo made a beeline for the toilet, lifted the lid and began to heave violently. All Heero could do was hold his lover's hair out of the way and rub soothing circles on his back. Once Duo had finished, Heero flushed the toilet and helped his lover back out of the stall to the sink. Running the cold water, Duo rinsed his mouth and then splashed some of the cool liquid over his face.
Grasping the edge of the sink, Duo's eyes stared off down at the plug hole. “I don't think I can do this anymore, Heero.”
Handing his lover a few paper towels, Heero kept his voice soft and low. “Yes, you can. I'm so damn proud of you right now, Duo. You sat in that court room and you showed that bastard that you are stronger than him, that you were not going to be sent away cowering with your tail between your legs. You're an amazing person, Duo and didn't deserve what happened to you. The only way you can beat this, regain your dignity and pride is to go back in there after the lunch break and fight that bastard all the way. Tell the truth, like Jay said, you can't defeat the truth, it will always win out in the end. Stefan is lying, I know that, you know that and so does he. Sooner or later he will trip up, get caught up in his own web of deceit and hang himself.”
Raising his head, Duo gave his lover a watery smile. “Thanks, Heero. I don't know what I'd do without you.”
“You never have to thank me for loving you, Duo,” Heero replied softly and enveloped Duo in his arms, pulling the vet close to him and simply holding on tight.
Relaxing into his partner's arms, Duo felt the fierce love and devotion radiating off Heero and it helped to soothe his troubled soul. A soft kiss was pressed to his lips, Duo accepting it and returning it with as much love as he could muster.
“Come on, we'll go find a cafe somewhere and have a bite to eat.”
“I really don't think I could stomach anything, Heero.”
“That's okay, but I think we could both do with a strong cup of tea.”
“You've been listening to Quatre again, haven't you?”
“Huh?” Heero released his partner and looked quizzically at him.
“Quatre's answer to anything remotely unsettling is a cup of tea.”
Shaking his head, Heero led his partner out of the bathroom and court house to find a cafe and enjoy a little 'alone' time.
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