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BALIFF NEXT CASE…………

DOCKET ENDING 1139……..STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS versus DARLA MASTERS ONE COUNT OF AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT, TWO COUNTS OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY, TWO COUNTS OF RESISTING ARREST AND ONE COUNT OF ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICIER.


While the bailiffs were retrieving Darla from holding, both William and Buffy stood at their respective tables. Buffy tried to keep her line of vision forward, trying to completely avoid Mr. ‘You're So Vain’.

Due to her forward stare, Buffy’s entire view was on the little troll of a Judge sitting all pretty on his stack of phone books. ‘He probably has fur trimmed feet like Frodo Baggins from Lord Of The Rings! Actually, now that I think of it, he reminds me more of Gollum, that little hairless, hideous creature that’s always cooing about his prized object. I wouldn’t be surprised if Snyder jumped on the bench, grabbed the gavel and started calling it “my precious” as he stroked it!’ Buffy had to quickly look away before she burst into laughter.

‘What’s takin’ so bleedin’ long and what the bloody ‘ell is she smirking about?’ William thought as he briefly peered at the ADA beside him while waiting for his client to be brought up from holding. After another few beats, Judge Snyder questioned the other bailiff as to the delay. The bailiff talked quietly into his walky-talky then approached the bench to inform the judge.

“It appears that your client is giving my bailiffs a difficult time about coming out of her cell. Apparently, she doesn’t feel appropriately dressed for my court. Attorney Eros, I will give you only ten minutes to address your client and have her in front of my court. If this does not happen, she will be staying another evening in our lovely facilities. In addition, make your client fully aware that currently I am in a reasonably good mood which in its self, is but fleeting. It would be in her and your best interest to take advantage of this moment.” Judge Snyder bellowed at William.

“Yes your Honor. Your generosity is immense and will be used wisely. I will…” William started to state.

“Tick tock Attorney Eros……9 minutes and 20 seconds. Bailiff….” Judge Snyder snipped coarsely.

The bailiff motioned for William to follow him to the cells so he could speak with his client.

“ADA Summers, have a seat….next case bailiff.” Judge Snyder snapped.

Buffy rapidly collected her belongings, which were minimal moving through the thigh-high, wooden barrier that separated the courtroom. She sat on the front bench behind the prosecution’s table and waited for the defendant.

Less than ten minutes later, Attorney Eros walked into the courtroom sans his suit jacket. Buffy couldn’t help but notice his muscles in his biceps tense and flex, even through his crisp, long-sleeved, white shirt. Once he reached the defense table he briefly turned to retrieve his briefcase from the nearby chair. In that moment Buffy’s treacherous eyes ogled the defined muscles that spanned his back. Then they wandered to the pièce de résistance his incredibly firm ass. He had the type of ass you wanted to take a bite of. Like a ripe, juicy peach.


‘Bad, bad thoughts. Think about the owner of that ‘peach!’ Her inner scold immediately doused her lusty thoughts. Well….that and Judge Snyder’s nails on the chalk board voice.

“ADA Summers…. is an invitation needed for you to join us, if it’s not too much to ask. We do have an arraignment to complete.” he snapped sarcastically.

“Huh? No, no Judge Snyder. No invitation needed.” Buffy responded calmly, despite how she wanted to tell him to go pound sand.

With that Buffy walked through the small swinging door and situated herself at the plaintiff’s table.

“Bailiff, start from the top.” Judge Snyder instructed.

After the bailiff reread the docket number, who the plaintiff and defendant were and the charges, the attorneys introduced themselves to the court.

“Your honor. Attorney William Eros, Wolfram and Hart for the defense. We would like to wave the readings, not the rights. At this time we would like to enter a plea of unequivocally not guilty to any and all above stated charges and may I add…..”

“No Attorney Eros you may not add.” snapped Judge Snyder. “Also do I need remind you that you are no longer a barrister in the Queen’s court but a lawyer in mine? In addition to our lack of wigs, we also save any and all comments and/or commentary for pretrial, which this is not. Are we clear Attorney Eros?”

“Crystal, your honor.” William promptly responded.

Buffy stifled a snicker from Judge Snyder’s comment. Unfortunately she had been at the end of his forked tongue many times before.

Judge Snyder glared at Buffy.

“Well……?” he barked.

“Yes…..Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Anne Summers for the District Attorney’s Office your honor. We feel that all charges should stand as noted and we request for no bail, due to our concerns Ms. Masters is a flight risk.” Buffy stated firmly.

Darla eyes bulged and she was about to tell off this little bitch and prick of a judge, this was before Attorney Eros gently placed his hand on her forearm silencing her.

“Your honor….this is an outrage! Ms. Masters is a fine, upstanding, young, woman, a pillar in the community and her family dates back as far as the Mayflower. She has deep- roots in this community. It would be a travesty for Ms. Masters to spend not another moment longer in custody. The time she has spent already placed undue stress upon my client and her family.” William smoothly avowed.

“Attorney Eros, need I remind you not only fifteen minutes prior, your client’s case was delayed due to her enjoying our amenities in the holding cells. In addition, I do not nor does the court need to know Ms. Masters lineage to verify her ties to the community.” Judge Snyder snapped harshly.

“Well, ADA Summers?”

“Your honor, due to Ms. Masters extensive wealth, her and her family’s numerous ties to copious amount of local, continental, and overseas connections, in themselves holds enough merit in the DA’s mind to request no bail in the belief that Ms. Masters is indeed a flight risk.” Buffy justified.

“That’s preposterous your honor. With Ms. Masters extensive and supportive family, and in addition to her affluent upbringing and current life style, your honor should see these factors as beneficial not hindrances. It appears that the DA office is claiming that the benefits that Ms. Masters has and or has had in her life should be used against her. I move that these factors, either considered in combination, or separately should be justifiable reasons and or reason enough to release Ms. Masters on her own recognizance. Not without bail, which the DA’s office is so clearly fixed upon.” William sneered as he eyed Buffy with a steely gaze.

“And again your honor her family and their connections are justification enough to withhold bail.” Buffy barked back her response while she glared at William.

“Your honor….”William sighed loudly.

BANG….BANG…..BANG went Judge Snyder’s gavel.

“Enough, children! I’m not refereeing a pissing match in my court! Both arguments are dually noted.

“Bail set at $100,000 cash bail and Ms. Masters passport will be immediately confiscated. The passport needs to be handed over prior to bail being posted. Ms. Masters……stay very close to your home. This is my first and only warning to you.” Judge Snyder ordered.

“Yes your honor….thank you” whispered Darla.

“Bailiff, remand Ms. Masters into custody……next case.” Judge Snyder bellowed.

When the bailiff took Ms. Masters into custody, Buffy truly, for the first time, noticed what her outfit consisted of, or lack thereof. No wonder she didn’t want to come upstairs. Her hair was teased into a high-Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour- ponytail and even after two days in jail, she had on enough make-up on to make Tammy Faye Baker feel like she was au natural. Ms. Masters had on a red, leather bustier that barely covered her large, C cup breasts, attached were garter-belts that held ripped, thigh-high, fishnet stockings leading to four-inch, red, leather, stiletto, heels. Attorney Eros’ jacket lay across her shoulders and only blocked the court attendees behind her in seeing her very exposed body.

With Judge Snyder’s announcement to the bailiff, Buffy swiftly collected her belongings and promptly left the courtroom.

William tried to console and explain, to Darla that he would immediately contact her family to inform them of the bail and the dire importance of bringing her passport.

Buffy wanted to get away from that courtroom, especially that infuriating, asshole. Attorney Eros as soon as possible. She was afraid she would be sharing a cell with Ms. Masters due to assault and battery. That would be after she kicked Attorney Eros’ ass, and throughout the beating she would tell him what she really thought of him and his firm. Buffy briefly again thought about the ass that she wanted to kick…..one tight ass that you could serve a drink off of…..

“Oh……” Buffy growled as she stormed out of the courthouse.

William exited Snyder’s court and looked around the halls for ADA Summers. Anger coursed through his veins when he thought about that ‘holier-than-thou…..stick up her ass….. shampoo commercial hair having, fiery, gorgeous, little blonde. Whoa…..where did those last two thoughts come from?’ William realized. He mentally shook his head. ‘Man I need a drink.’ Spike mentally sighed.


Chapter End Notes:
After a review from Pam S, I noticed there was a typo for the bail it was $100,000 not 10,000 thanks Pam!



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