The officers picked up the leather briefcase.
They opened the brass latches very carefully.
Inside were stacks of stolen legal papers.
There were signed deeds for the estate.
There were fake signatures on bank forms.
Victoria had forged Mark's signature yesterday.
The head officer looked up at Victoria.
Officer: You need to come with us.
Victoria turned her eyes back toward Mark.
Victoria: Mark, please think of our marriage!
Mark: You locked my children in room.
Mark: You forgot what family means long ago.
The officer put metal handcuffs on her.
Victoria cried out as she was led.
Richard was also placed in secondary cruiser.
The red flashing lights slowly drove away.
The long quiet street became silent again.
Mark took a deep breath of air.
He looked down at his tiny son.
Baby Leo had finally stopped crying now.
The baby rested his head on Mark.
Mark looked over at his brave daughter.
Chloe was standing quietly by the door.
Her leg was hurting from the standing.
Mark walked over and knelt down again.
He put his free arm around her.
Mark: You were so brave today, Chloe.
Chloe leaned her head against his chest.
Chloe: I was so scared for Leo.
Mark: You saved him, my sweet girl.
Chloe: Is Mom ever coming back here?
Mark looked into his daughter's brown eyes.
He knew he had to be honest.
Mark: No, Chloe. She is not coming back.
Chloe nodded her head very slowly now.
She felt a heavy weight lift away.
The house was quiet, but now safe.
Mark helped her sit on soft couch.
He brought a warm blanket for her.
He laid baby Leo beside her gently.
The baby reached out his small hand.
He grabbed Chloe's small pink pinky finger.
Chloe smiled through her fading tears now.
Chloe: We are going to be okay.
Mark: Yes we are, my sweet brave girl.