Consequences

The lawyer walked in and sat down at the table, looking confused.

"You want to walk me through what happened here?"

"Not really."

"Well that's not going to help me craft a defence for you."

"I know."

"So... You want a different lawyer?"

"No, you'll do."

He leaned back, and after a moment he threw up his hands.

"Ok, so now what?"

"What's the time?"

"Uh... 11:35?"

"Please...."

"Please what?"

There was a knock on the door, and a cop walked in.

"All charges have been dropped."

The lawyer looked relieved. The client burst into tears.

"She's dead then..."