The call connected instantly with a loud, electronic beep.
Mark spoke in an urgent, booming voice that echoed everywhere.
Mark: 911? Send an ambulance and police officers immediately!
Dispatcher: Sir, what is your exact emergency location?
Mark: My mother just attacked my pregnant wife in our home!
Mark pointed an angry hand up toward Evelyn, who cowered above.
Evelyn gasped loudly as the harsh accusation filled the high ceiling.
Evelyn: Mark, no! Do not tell them such terrible lies!
Mark: Arrest my mother immediately! She threatened my wife and caused her to fall!
Dispatcher: Sir, stay calm, help is already on the way.
Mark hung up the phone and wrapped his strong arms around Sarah.
He looked into her tear-filled eyes with deep, tender concern.
Mark: I am getting you out of this awful place right now.
Sarah: Please, Mark, hurry, I am so scared for our baby!
Mark slid his arms gently under Sarah's legs and shoulders.
He lifted her carefully into his arms, keeping her stable.
He stood up using his strong legs while holding her tightly.
Evelyn stepped toward the railing and reached out her hands.
Evelyn: Mark, please do not leave me like this!
Mark: Do not ever come near my wife or child again!
Mark turned his back on his mother and carried Sarah away.
He marched with heavy, frantic footsteps toward the grand front doors.
He kicked the double doors open and rushed into the daylight outside.
The bright sun shone down on the suburban driveway and quiet street.
His large American SUV stood parked directly in front of the house.
Mark pulled the heavy passenger door open with one hand.
He placed Sarah gently onto the soft leather passenger seat.
Mark: Hang on, honey. We're going straight to the hospital.
He carefully fastened her seatbelt around her fragile waist.
Sarah placed both hands over her baby bump while crying softly.
Sarah: Please save our baby, Mark! Please drive fast!
Mark: I will, my love, I promise everything will be fine.
Mark slammed the heavy SUV door shut to keep her secure.
He sprinted around the front of the vehicle with fast strides.
He jumped into the driver's seat and started the engine.
The engine roared loudly as he shifted into gear instantly.
He pressed the gas pedal down and sped down the suburban street.
Tires screeched on the pavement as he headed toward the emergency room.
Inside the mansion, Evelyn stood totally alone in the quiet hallway.
She watched through the large window as the car vanished away.
A cold chill ran down her spine as reality crashed down.