Officer Miller: LAPD! Is there a David Vance here?
David: Over here, Officers! In the main hallway!
Officer Miller: Sir, we received an emergency dispatch regarding a child endangerment call from this address.
Victoria: Officers! Thank God you're here! My husband has gone completely insane! He's attacking me and making false accusations!
David: Don't listen to her, Officer. Look at my daughter's arms. Look at the collar on the floor.
Officer Miller and his partner, Officer Davis, walked quickly down the hall. Officer Davis immediately noticed the black leather collar and heavy steel chain lying on the white marble floor right where Victoria had dropped it.
Officer Davis: What is a chain leash doing in the hallway, ma'am?
Victoria: That... that belongs to our family guard dog! My husband dropped it there to frame me!
David: We don't own a dog, Officer. We have never owned a dog.
Officer Miller: Ma'am, step away from the wall panel, please.
Victoria: This is a private domestic matter! My husband is trying to fabricate evidence to ruin our prenuptial agreement before filing for divorce!
David: Officer Miller, look at the wall screen. The entire incident was captured on our encrypted security camera five minutes ago.
Officer Miller leaned in close to the smart tablet, pressing the playback button. The video played in full color, showing Victoria attaching the black collar around Lily's neck and pulling the toddler across the hard marble floor while the child cried out in pain.
Officer Miller: Jesus Christ...
Officer Davis: Partner, lock her down right now.
Officer Davis stepped forward immediately, grabbing Victoria by her arms. Victoria shrieked in anger, trying to pull away from his grip.
Victoria: No! Get your hands off me! Do you have any idea who my family is?! My uncle is a federal judge!
Officer Davis: I don't care if your uncle is the President, ma'am. Turn around and put your hands behind your back.
Victoria: David! Tell them to stop! You can't let them arrest me in my own home!
David: You brought this on yourself, Victoria. You chose to hurt a child.
Officer Davis pulled her arms behind her back, placing silver handcuffs firmly onto her wrists. The metallic clink echoed sharply off the high ceilings.
Victoria: You will pay for every tear, David! You and your pathetic little daughter! I will take every house, every car, and every dollar you have in court!
Officer Miller: Ma'am, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you```html