The next morning brought a clear blue winter sky outside.
Mark and Sarah drove directly to the city courthouse downtown.
They brought the secret legal documents found in Clara's bag.
Their lawyer David met them near the large stone steps.
Lawyer: We have enough evidence to charge her with fraud.
Mark: I want a full restraining order against her today.
Sarah: She will never get near my daughter ever again.
They walked into the quiet polished courtroom with steady steps.
Clara was already sitting near the front with her attorney.
She looked confident until she saw Mark holding the papers.
Her face lost all its color in a single second.
The judge called the emergency hearing to order right away.
David presented the forged trust documents to the strict judge.
He explained how Clara tried to provoke violence to forge evidence.
Judge: These documents show clear criminal intent and forgery.
Clara: Your honor, they attacked me in their home!
Judge: You touched a infant and forged legal trust claims!
The judge slammed his wooden gavel down with loud force.
He granted a permanent protective order for Mark and Sarah.
He ordered the police officers present to arrest Clara immediately.
Clara screamed in anger as handcuffs locked around her wrists.
Clara: You cannot do this to me! I am the head of this family!
Mark: You are nothing to us anymore, Clara.
Police led her out of the courtroom while she yelled.
Sarah took a deep breath of relief for the first time.
The dark storm cloud hanging over them was finally gone.
They walked out into the crisp warm morning sunlight together.
Mark held Sarah's hand tight as they walked home.