Detective Miller stepped forward, pulling a pair of heavy steel handcuffs from his utility belt.
Officer Davis: Evelyn Sterling, you are under arrest for felony aggravated assault, extortion, witness tampering, and conspiracy to commit bribery.
Evelyn: Don't you dare touch me! I am the widow of Richard Sterling! I will have your badges for this!
Officer Davis: Turn around and place your hands behind your back, ma'am. Right now.
Evelyn backed away toward the glass patio doors, her breath coming in fast, panicked gasps as her arrogant facade completely shattered.
Evelyn: Jake! Tell them to stop! You can't let them take me away like a criminal! Think of the family name! Think of the press!
Jake: You destroyed the family name the moment you put bruises on my wife's body, Evelyn.
Evelyn: I was only trying to take what was mine! Your father promised me that estate money!
Jake: My father saw right through you before he died. That's why he made me sole trustee.
Officer Davis grabbed Evelyn's arms, pinning them behind her back and snapping the steel cuffs onto her wrists with a sharp, metallic click.
Evelyn: Ouch! You're hurting me! Release me this instant!
Officer Davis: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney...
Megan walked slowly down the grand staircase, supported by the handrail as she took steady steps toward the foyer.
Evelyn glared at her with pure hatred as the officers turned her toward the front exit.
Evelyn: You dirty little orphan! You stole everything from me!
Megan: I didn't steal anything, Evelyn. You ruined yourself with your own greed.
Arthur: Oh, and Evelyn? Dr. Vance and Dr. Miller were arrested at their medical clinics ten minutes ago. They're already cooperating with the state prosecutor in exchange for plea deals.
Evelyn let out a bitter, choked scream of defeat as the two officers escorted her out through the massive front doors and into the back of a waiting police cruiser.
The heavy oak doors closed behind them, bringing a sudden, peaceful silence to the bright white home.
Jake walked over to Megan, taking her into his arms and pulling her close, resting his chin gently against her hair.
Jake: It's over, Megan. She'll never hurt you again.
Megan: I can't believe it's finally over... I was so scared, Jake.
Jake: You don't ever have to be scared in this house again. I promise you.