Two police officers stepped through the open front doors into the bright foyer.
The lead officer looked at the broken glass scattered across the marble floor.
Officer Miller: We received a distress call regarding an altercation at this residence.
David stepped forward calmly and greeted the officers near the wide entranceway.
David: Thank you for coming quickly, Officer. The situation is under control now.
Victoria pointed her finger dramatically at Sarah once again in front of police.
Victoria: Officer, arrest her! She destroyed private property and tried to assault me!
Officer Miller looked at David and then at the security monitor on the desk.
David: I have high-definition video evidence showing exactly what transpired in this room.
The officer walked over to the desk terminal to review the clear footage.
Victoria watched the officer's face as he played back the violent shove frame by frame.
The officer's expression grew stern as he saw Victoria push Sarah into glass.
Officer Miller: Ma'am, the footage clearly shows you initiated the physical contact here.
Victoria started to tremble as the weight of her false claims crashed down.
Victoria: It was an accident! We were just having a passionate sisterly debate!
Officer Miller: Shoving someone into glass is not a simple debate, Miss Vance.
Sarah stepped forward and spoke softly to the police officer in the room.
Sarah: I do not wish to press criminal charges against my sister today, Officer.
Victoria looked at Sarah in complete amazement, unable to comprehend the kindness.
Victoria: Why are you doing that? You could have had me arrested right now!
Sarah: Because father loved us both, and I will not destroy our family name.