"Thanks," Derek said. He would have said something more, but he didn't know what else he could say. He hadn't had a real friend for a long time. He had kids he hung out with, and his band, but somehow this felt different. He didn't really trust them. In this situation, they probably would've stayed as far away as possible for fear of being "associated" with a criminal. Exactly what he would've done, at least what he would've done a while ago.
"Not something I've ever done before. Why do you get drunk much?" she asked. "Because if so you have got to introduce some better beer to those Jocks." she tried to lighten the mood. When it didn't work she said, "It'll be alright." before hugging Derek then pulled back. "I am so sorry." she said turning her back to him.
Allor, Jorgen, Krysten, and Marria sat in the front row seats behind the defendents chair. Allor was chewing gum and had her headphones on. Marria shook her head.
Jorgen was downing his third bottle of water, and krysten sat at the end in a lack dress she wore for the occassion. She looked out of place with Allor and Jorgen.