Two police officers walked quickly into the funeral hall.
They saw Richard restrained by the two large cousins nearby.
Officer Davis: What is going on in this chapel today?
Cousin Mark: This man tried to lock his sister away alive!
Officer Davis: Is this woman the victim named in call?
Ellen: Yes, my brother drugged me and forced me here.
The officer pulled out steel handcuffs from his heavy belt.
He walked up to Richard and turned him around firmly.
Officer Davis: You have the right to remain completely silent now.
Uncle Richard: This is a simple family dispute over property!
Officer Davis: You are under arrest for attempted murder today.
The steel handcuffs clicked loudly around Richard's weak wrists.
The relatives watched in silence as he was led away.
Richard lowered his head and refused to look at anyone.
The front doors slammed shut behind the arresting officers outside.
The chapel room was quiet once again after the chaos.
Ellen wrapped a warm black coat around her trembling shoulders.
She held Leo close to her side as relatives gathered.
Aunt Sarah: We are so sorry we did not believe you.
Leo: I am just glad my mother is safe now.
Cousin Mark: You are a true hero today, young Leo.
Ellen smiled down at her brave son with proud eyes.
She knew his love had saved her from a terrible fate.
They walked out of the funeral home into bright sunlight.
The warm sun washed away the darkness of the room.
The family business and trust fund were protected forever now.
Richard would face full consequences in a court of law.
Leo held his mother's hand as they walked home.
They had a long road of healing ahead together now.
Their strong love had conquered the most evil trap imaginable.
Leo knew he would always trust his instincts from now on.
They smiled together as a brand new life began today.