The sun was shining bright over the grand estate in California.
Richard sat in his office looking at some business papers.
His young son Leo was sitting in his wheelchair by the outdoor pool.
Leo had lost the use of his legs in a car accident years ago.
A fresh breeze blew across the blue water of the large pool.
Elena was the house maid, and she was cleaning the glass patio doors nearby.
She watched Leo carefully because she always cared for his safety.
Victoria was Richard's new wife, wearing a fancy red dress.
She walked past the poolside with a cold look in her eyes.
She looked around to see if anyone was watching her.
She did not notice Elena standing behind the dark patio glass.
Victoria walked slowly toward the back of Leo's wheelchair.
Her red gown dragged softly against the clean white stone floor.
Leo was looking at the birds in the bright sky.
He did not hear his stepmother stepping up behind him.
Victoria leaned down close to his ear with a mean grin.
Victoria: Enjoy the swim.
With a fast push, she shoved the heavy wheelchair into the deep water.
The splash was loud as the chair sank quickly to the bottom.
Elena dropped her cleaning cloth and screamed out loud in pure horror.
Victoria stepped back and pretended to look totally shocked.
She did not think anyone had seen her wicked action.
Elena ran toward the pool as fast as her feet could move.
She knew Leo could not swim without the use of his legs.
The heavy wheelchair was pulling him straight down under the water.
Elena took a deep breath and jumped into the cold pool.
The water splashed high as she dove under the surface.
She swam down fast toward the dark shadow at the bottom.
Leo was struggling against the straps of his submerged chair.
Elena reached the bottom and grabbed the belt latch with her hands.
She pulled with all her strength to set the young man free.
The metal buckle opened, and Leo came loose from the chair.
Elena grabbed his shirt tight and pulled him toward the light.
They broke through the surface of the water, gasping for fresh air.
Elena: I got you!
They held onto the edge of the stone pool, coughing loudly.
Victoria stood above them with a cold look in her eyes.
She heard footsteps coming fast from inside the big house.
She knew she had to change the story before Richard arrived.