Episode 4
Turnabout Goodbyes
"It's been, what, 15 years?"
"About that, yes."
"15 years is a long time to wait..."
"You can't imagine how much I've suffered..."
"You... suffered?"
"And now... the perfect opportunity presents itself."
"At last... I shall have my revenge!"
"What!?"
"... Merry Christmas."
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December 25, 10:08 AM
Wright & Co. Law Offices
Maya: Hey, hey, Nick!
Do you know if there's any good waterfalls around here?
Phoenix: Waterfalls...?
Dare I ask why?
Maya: Duh, Nick!
Isn't it obvious?
I need a waterfall to stand under! Preferably a freezing one!
Phoenix: ...
Oh... Is that part of your spirit medium training?
Maya: Of course! Except, I've been slacking off lately...
I need to brave the elements and be forged anew under the rushing spring waters!
Phoenix: Umm... Okay...
I don't know about any falls per se, but Gourd Lake is pretty close...
Maya: Oh. Darn.
Phoenix: Sorry, but them's the breaks. Couldn't you just take a cold shower or something?
Maya: ...
Good idea!
Phoenix: (So much for the rushing spring waters...)
TV: Next in the news...
A large, unidentified animal was sighted at Gourd Lake!
The town is buzzing with excitement!
Locals are calling it "Gourdy" in a tip of the hat to Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster.
Though its namesake, Nessie, proved to be a hoax... locals are confident their Gourdy is the real deal.
...
Phoenix: *yawn*
Bor-ing.
Can't they show real news for a change?
Maya: Nick?
Phoenix: ?
Maya: The water pressure's kind of low in that shower.
Phoenix: ...
You want more pressure, huh?
Why don't you go down to the fire department and have them spray you with the hose?
Maya: ...
Good idea, Nick!
Phoenix: (Apparently, E.S.P. is no aid in detecting sarcasm...)
TV: We interrupt this program to bring you a special news bulletin!
Strange occurrences continue at Gourd Lake... But this time, it's murder!
Phoenix: (Gourd Lake again?)
TV: The body of a man was found in the lake early this morning.
A suspect was apprehended. Sources inside the police department revealed... that the suspect's name is Miles Edgeworth, age 24.
Edgeworth was an up-and-coming prosecution attorney, known for his skill and connections.
He was guaranteed a long and rewarding career... has he thrown it all away?
Phoenix: (...?)
(E-Edgeworth!?)
What's going on!?
Edgeworth would never do something like--
Maya: Nick?
Phoenix: Yipes! M-Maya!
Maya: The fireman yelled at me when I called him.
Phoenix: We've got bigger things to worry about than that!
They arrested Edgeworth!
Maya: What? You mean, the prosecutor?
Phoenix: Yeah, he's a suspect... in a murder!
Maya: Whaaaaat!?
When? Where? Whom? Why? How?
Phoenix: I-I don't know!
Maya: Let's go find out, Nick!
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Talk (Maya)
> What to do?
Phoenix: Well, what should we do?
Maya: What do you mean?
Let's investigate!
We should talk to Mr. Edgeworth, and check out the crime scene!
Phoenix: (You're right... We need more information! Save aimlessness and confusion for later!)
> Any ideas?
Phoenix: Well?
Got any good ideas?
Maya: Not really.
I do my best thinking when I'm standing underneath a waterfall.
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Examine
> Window
Phoenix: Looks like it's cleaning day again at the hotel across the way.
I hear they're planning a second branch outside the city.
I can see the bellboy, getting the angle of that screwdriver in the drawer just right.
> Poster
Phoenix: Maya brought in a poster of the Steel Samurai the other day.
We had a big fight over whether to put it up or not.
I know she's just waiting for a chance to sneak it up on the wall.
> Bookshelf
Phoenix: Difficult-looking legal books stand in a formidable row. They mock me.
I tried reading one, and it made my head hurt.
When I closed it, it slipped out of my hand. Then my foot hurt too.
> Desk
Phoenix: Mia's desk.
If we had more clients, I would probably sit here more often.
Lately, I've been spending more time on the couch, watching TV.
> Plant
Phoenix: Mia's favorite plant.
Its name is "Charley."
Maya's gotten the knack of watering it lately.
Charley's been perking up these days.
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Present (Maya)
> Attorney's Badge
Phoenix: You know, I think it's developing a nice luster.
Maya: I'll look at your badge later, Nick. We've got work to
do!
Phoenix: (I suppose you're right...)
> Irrelevant Evidence
Maya: Nick! If we don't hurry Mr. Edgeworth will get the death sentence!!!
Phoenix: Whoa! O-okay! Let's go check things out.
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December 25
Detention Center
Visitor's Room
Maya: You know, Nick...
We've all been in here one time or another, haven't we?
Phoenix: I guess it comes with the territory.
Maya: I'm not sure it's something we should mention to too many people...
Aah!
Phoenix: ...
Hey! Edgeworth! Come back!
Edgeworth: What are you doing here!?
Maya: Nick, I don't think he's in a very good mood.
Phoenix: Well, he is in detention.
Were you in a good mood when you were in here?
Edgeworth: So, you've come to laugh at the fallen attorney?
Then laugh, laugh!
Well? Why aren't you laughing?
Maya: Nick...
Should we be laughing?
Phoenix: Nah. It's a trick. Laugh and he'll get mad... or burst into tears.
Edgeworth.
We don't have so much free time we can spend it coming down here to laugh at you.
Edgeworth: ...
Yes you do.
Phoenix: (Actually, he's right.)
Edgeworth: ...
I hoped you wouldn't come. I didn't want you to see me.
Not like this.
Phoenix: (Hey, I didn't want to see you either, believe me.)
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Examine
> Guard
Phoenix: The guard monitors the visitor's room.
He hasn't moved an inch since I came in. A real pro.
Or maybe he's just nervous with Edgeworth in the room.
> Camera
Phoenix: Smile for the camera...
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Talk (Edgeworth)
> What happened
Phoenix: Edgeworth.
Tell me what happened.
Edgeworth: ...
Why should I?
What are you going to do about it?
Maya: Duh!
We're going to help you, that's what!
Edgeworth: ...!
...
Help me? You?
Don't be ridiculous.
Phoenix: Sorry...?
Edgeworth: You're a novice! You've only been in three trials!
Phoenix: H-hey!
Edgeworth: Sure, you got lucky and won all three...
But your luck's bound to run out some day!
You need real skill, Wright. Experience!
Phoenix: ...
Maya: Nick! He's insulting you!
Nick?
Why am I always the one who has to get angry!?
> Gourd Lake
Phoenix: The murder took place at Gourd Lake, correct?
Edgeworth: Yes... late last night.
Phoenix: The lake is a long way away from your offices and the court...
Why were you down there?
Edgeworth: ...
I see no need to tell you.
Maya: M-Mr. Edgeworth!
You... you didn't really...?
Edgeworth: ...
Gourdy.
Maya: Huh?
Edgeworth: I went to see Gourdy.
Maya: "Gourdy"?
What's that!?
Phoenix: I'll... tell you later.
(Why won't Edgeworth talk to us?)
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Present (Edgeworth)
> Attorney's Badge
Edgeworth: Your attorney's badge...?
Phoenix: Edgeworth.
Let me defend you.
Edgeworth: ...
Hah! Hah hah!
Good one, Wright.
But I'm not that hard up. Not yet.
Maya: Wh-what do you mean by that?
Edgeworth: Me? Trust a wet-behind-the-ears lawyer with only three trials under his belt? Never!
Maya: Wh-what!?
Edgeworth: My case is near hopeless, Wright.
Every defense attorney I've talked to has turned me down.
Phoenix: What?
Edgeworth: Simply put, they were afraid they'd lose.
It occurred to me that it might be my fault that they lack confidence.
After all, I did get every single one of their clients declared "guilty."
Phoenix: I don't believe it!
Edgeworth: Regardless, I don't want you involved in this.
You in particular I cannot ask to do this.
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Talk (Edgeworth)
> Did you do it
Phoenix: Edgeworth... this is really hard for me to ask...
But... you didn't do it, right? Right?
Edgeworth: ...
Think what you will.
I have only one request.
Phoenix: Huh?
Edgeworth: Stay out of this case.
Maya: Why!?
B-but Nick is trying to help you!
Edgeworth: I know...!
I know that!
But I don't want your help, okay?
Maya: !!!
Why not?
Edgeworth: ...
Look, just go away, and leave me alone!
Maya: Nick...
Mr. Edgeworth did it, didn't he.
Phoenix: Maya! Let's go investigate elsewhere.
Maya: But, Nick...
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December 25
Gourd Lake Park
Entrance
Maya: This is where it happened?
Phoenix: Yeah. Gourd Lake is in the middle of this park.
Maya: I can see some police walking around in there.
Phoenix: Questioning people, probably.
Maya: Hey! Isn't that Detective Gumshoe over there?
Gumshoe: Well, pal!?
There's enough of us here! Anyone found anything?
Police: S-sorry, sir...
Nothing.
Gumshoe: Idiot!
The trial's tomorrow!
We need clues, on the double!
Police: B-but, sir..
There weren't any clues... that's why we arrested that attorney, Mr. Edgeworth!
It's clear, sir. He's the one who--
Gumshoe: Shaddup!
Just you try saying that again!
I'll... er... I'll make you sorry if you do!
I mean... just, get outta my face, pal!
Police: Y-yes, sir!
Maya: Detective Gumshoe's kinda scary today!
Gumshoe: Recruits... peh!
...
Aah!
Maya: Eek!
Gumshoe: Hey, you're that Harry guy! Harry Butz!
Phoenix: Wright! Phoenix Wright! (Will he ever learn my name!?)
Gumshoe: And just what are you doing here, pal? Investigating!?
Phoenix: Huh? Um, well, yes.
I suppose.
Gumshoe: Well, I'm here to help! Ask me anything you want!
Bring it!
Maya: He seems different than usual. I wonder what's up?
Umm...
Mr. Edgeworth hasn't actually asked us to defend him yet...
Gumshoe: Huh!?
Oh? Y-you don't say...
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Examine
> Trees
Phoenix: I feel winter's chill from the bare leaf trees today...
*sigh*
What is it about winter that turns people into poets?
Maya: I don't know, but my toes are starting to feel numb.
Phoenix: (Yes... my poetry has that effect on some people.)
> Sign
Phoenix: The sign says "Gourd Lake Nature Park." This place is full of families picnicking on the weekend.
Maya: But... no waterfall.
Phoenix: Not many picnickers come here for spiritual training, Maya.
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Talk (Gumshoe)
> What happened
Phoenix: Detective Gumshoe?
Do you know what happened here?
Gumshoe: Huh? You don't know, pal?
Phoenix: No...
Gumshoe: Wow, okay, Mr. head-in-the-fluffy-pink-cloud Lawyer.
Phoenix: Head-in-the... huh?
Gumshoe: Never mind, I'll tell you.
It happened last night, about 15 minutes after midnight.
There was a boat out on Gourd Lake.
In that boat were two men.
One of those men shot the other with a pistol.
Maya: And... the shooter was Mr. Edgeworth?
Gumshoe: A cop who arrived on the scene arrested him.
Maya: How did he get there so fast?
Gumshoe: Well...
There was a witness.
When the report came in, we raced to the lake.
Phoenix: A witness?
> Edgeworth
Maya: You don't think Mr. Edgeworth is a... murderer!?
Gumshoe: Absolutely not!
It's impossible!
I don't care if there's a witness either! I don't believe a lick of it!
Maya: R-right! Who cares what the witness says!
Phoenix: (I care!)
Maya: ...
You really believe in him, don't you, Detective?
Gumshoe: Course I do!
But... the police are pretty sure he's the killer.
Nobody's even really taking this investigation that seriously.
Maya: Oh no!
Gumshoe: After all the help Mr. Edgeworth has been to us...
Hard to imagine that no one's standing up to take his side.
Maya: Well, at least you are, Detective. At least you are.
> Defense Request (Not Visited Edgeworth)
Maya: Do you know who will be Mr. Edgeworth's defense attorney in tomorrow's trial?
Gumshoe: He hasn't got one yet.
Maya: What? The trial IS tomorrow, isn't it?
Gumshoe: Well, I don't know the whole story...
But apparently no one he's been talking to will take the case.
Maya: W-why not?
Gumshoe: Mr. Edgeworth won't tell me!
When you guys showed up, I figured he'd asked you to defend him.
Phoenix: U-unfortunately not...
Gumshoe: Well, pal, then you got a job to do! Help out Mr. Edgeworth!
Prove that badge you wear isn't just some fancy piece of metal!
Prove it to me, pal!
Show me you're an attorney!
> Defense request (Visited Edgeworth)
Maya: I-is it true?
No one will take Mr. Edgeworth's case?
Gumshoe: Yeah...
He's a bit of a celebrity.
If you defended him, and lost, your reputation'd be sure to suffer.
What's more...
The case against him is... well, it's pretty solid.
Phoenix: (I suppose it would be if they have a witness.)
Gumshoe: Hey! Pal!
Don't tell me you're going to turn your back on him too!?
Remember the Steel Samurai!
Mr. Edgeworth helped you get your client declared innocent!
Phoenix: I... I know.
I went to Edgeworth. I tried.
He really doesn't want us to represent him.
Especially not us, he said.
Gumshoe: What!?
W-well, that doesn't make any sense, pal!
You should have heard him talking about you after the Steel Samurai case!
He kept saying "Wright, Wright, Wright" over and over.
Maya: ...
Nick?
I'm not sure that's a good sign.
Phoenix: Neither am I...
Gumshoe: Why wouldn't he want your help?
I don't get it.
> The witness
Phoenix: Who was the witness?
Gumshoe: Er, sorry, pal.
That's confidential.
Anyway, the witness saw everything, apparently.
I'm sure they'll turn up at the trial tomorrow.
Phoenix: Was there only that one witness?
Gumshoe: Yep. It was pretty cold out on the lake last night.
And, it was Christmas Eve after all.
Still, we're being thorough.
You never know when you're going to turn up another witness.
That's why we're here today, checking things out.
So far, we're coming up empty...
Maya: Oh! It's Christmas today! I'd forgotten.
What are you getting me for Christmas, Nick?
Phoenix: Talk to Santa.
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Present (Gumshoe)