Two police officers knocked firmly on the front door of the mansion.
Ethan opened the door and stepped aside to let them in.
Officer: Mr. Vance, we received the video evidence from your attorney.
Ethan: She is right there in the living room, officer.
Vanessa tried to run toward the back door of the kitchen.
One of the officers quickly stepped in her path and stopped her.
Officer: Vanessa Vance, you are under arrest for child endangerment.
Vanessa: Get your hands off me, I did nothing wrong!
The officer placed metal handcuffs around her wrists firmly.
Vanessa glared at Ethan with pure hatred as she was led away.
Vanessa: You will regret doing this to me, Ethan!
Ethan: How does it feel, Vanessa?
Ethan: You are going to prison for what you did to my daughter!
The officers led Vanessa out the front door into the bright sunlight.
Neighbors stood on the sidewalk, watching the drama unfold in shock.
Ethan locked the front door and took a long, deep breath of air.
The heavy weight on his shoulders finally began to lift away.
He walked upstairs to check on his little girl in her room.
Lily was sitting near the window, watching the police car drive away.
Ethan sat down beside her and held her hand gently in his.
Ethan: She is gone now, sweetie, and she is never coming back.
Lily: Are we going to be okay now, Daddy?
Ethan: We are going to be better than okay, I promise you.