The broadcast studio was filled with black television cameras.
Heavy black cables crossed the floor in every direction.
David Vance sat in a leather armchair on a raised platform stage.
A well-known news anchor sat across from him with a microphone.
News Anchor: Senator Vance, your family values campaign has won voters over.
David: Family is the most important foundation of our great nation.
Elena stepped onto the studio floor behind the main camera crew.
The floor director tried to wave her away with his hand.
Floor Director: Ma'am, back away from the camera area immediately!
Elena ignored the director and walked right into the bright lights.
She held Leo's hand high so every camera captured his face.
Elena: If family matters so much, why did you reject your son?
The news anchor froze and pulled the microphone close to his mouth.
The camera operators automatically turned their lenses toward the mother.
David's face turned completely white under the hot studio lights.
David: Cut the live feed right now! Turn off the cameras!
News Anchor: We are live across the entire state right now, Senator.
Campaign manager Richard ran onto the set from the side curtain.
His face was red with pure panic as he waved his arms around.
Richard: Security, remove these intruders from the set this second!
Arthur Pendelton walked onto the stage carrying the yellow file folder.
Arthur: Stop right there, Richard. Do not touch them.
David: Arthur, what is the meaning of this total nightmare?
Arthur: Elena never received the child support trust fund money, David.
Richard stepped back toward the dark exit doors behind the set.
Arthur: Richard forged her name and kept two million dollars himself.
The entire studio went dead silent as the words resonated clear.
The news anchor stared at Richard with utter shock and disbelief.
David slowly turned his head to look at his campaign manager.
David: Is this true, Richard? Did you steal from my child?
Richard opened his mouth to lie, but no words came out.
Two police officers stepped out from the back security control booth.
They grabbed Richard's arms and placed metal handcuffs around his wrists.