No surprises.

"Your honor," you said to the judge in his chambers. Aubrey sat next to you while a defeated-looking Jake sat off to the side. "My client would like to take the guilty plea. In exchange, we'll ask for his time to be shortened down to five years."

The DA stood next to the judge in shock. She didn't think you'd ever get him to agree to a guilty plea.

"If the DA's okay with it, then I sure am," the judge replied. The DA nodded and that was that.

As Jake was being taken into custody, you couldn't help but walk by him. "Oh, that man she was posting about? Who do you think he is, I wonder? Who do you think she loves so much that not even your 'charm' will work on her?" You didn't need to turn around to see the color drain from his face. You knew you'd dealt a decisive blow to him.

As you, Aubrey, and the DA walked out, Aubrey pulled you into a big hug, kissing you right on the lips. "That was amazing! How did you get him to agree? He seemed so set on pleading innocent."

"I would like to know as well... We've been trying to get him behind bars for years." The DA, Autumn, replied.

"I trust my partner. The two of us were never going to lose to him, even if he was our client." You smiled at Aubrey. She could feel herself melt into your arms as she snuggled up to you.

"I have such an amazing night planned for you," she whispered. "But for now, I need to run back to the office to get this all closed!" She said, letting go of you.

"Need me to help?" You asked.

"I don't think I'd get anything done with you around," she laughed and kissed your cheek. "I'll see you at dinner." She practically skipped off as she left. She wasn't even hiding her affection for you anymore. To be completely honest, you weren't sure you could hide yours anymore either.

You turned back to Autumn, "I hate to do this to you, but can you help me with something else?"

She was a bit shocked by that display, but quickly regained composure. "That depends. What do you need?"