The paramedics arrived first and rushed down to the lake dock.
They wrapped Eleanor in thick wool blankets and checked her vital signs.
Julian walked beside the stretcher as they rolled Eleanor to the ambulance.
Two police officers stepped out of their patrol cars with bright flashlights.
The lead officer walked over to Julian near the front driveway.
Officer: Are you Julian Vance? What happened out here tonight?
Julian: My wife shoved my mother off the dock into deep water.
Julian: Then she refused to let her climb back up to safety.
Officer: Where is your wife right now, sir?
Julian pointed straight toward the large front glass doors of the mansion.
The officers walked into the crowded foyer where Victoria was sitting.
Victoria stood up quickly and tried to act like a victim.
Victoria: Officer, thank goodness you are here! It was an accident!
Victoria: Eleanor slipped near the edge and I tried to pull her up!
Officer: Ma'am, we need you to step outside and speak with us.
Julian walked into the foyer behind the officers with a firm look.
He looked at his wife without a single trace of affection left.
Julian: I saw you holding the stick away from her, Victoria.
Julian: I heard what you said right before I reached the dock.
Victoria: You were confusing things because of the dark, Julian!
Julian: You said I would think it was an accident.
The entire room went dead silent as the guests heard his words.
Victoria's face turned completely white as her lie collapsed instantly.
She turned to the surrounding crowd, looking for support from wealthy friends.
Every person turned their head away and refused to look at her.
Officer: Victoria Vance, you are under arrest for attempted murder.
The officer pulled her arms behind her back and put cold handcuffs on.
Victoria began screaming and kicking as they led her toward the door.
Victoria: You cannot do this to me! I am your wife, Julian!
Julian: You are not my wife anymore. My divorce lawyer calls tomorrow.
The officers pushed her into the back seat of the police car.
The red and blue lights flashed against the large glass mansion walls.