The morning sun shone bright over the huge mansion in the city of Dallas.
Richard stepped into the foyer while carrying a brown leather briefcase.
He was a successful businessman who spent long hours working in his downtown office.
His wife Evelyn stood at the top of the marble staircase with a tired look.
She held little baby Leo in her arms while looking down at the wide hallway.
A humble maid named Clara was polishing the dark wooden furniture nearby.
Clara had worked for the family for over six long months without any complaints.
She always kept her head down and did her job very quietly every day.
However her eyes always lingered on baby Leo whenever she walked past his crib.
Evelyn noticed the strange look and held the baby much tighter against her chest.
Evelyn: Why are you staring at my child like that Clara?
Clara: I am just making sure the baby is safe and warm ma'am.
Evelyn: You need to finish your work in the guest rooms right now.
Clara: Yes Mrs. Sterling I will go upstairs immediately.
Clara picked up her cleaning supplies and walked slowly up the curved stairs.
Richard looked up from his phone and noticed the heavy tension in the air.
He walked toward his wife and placed a gentle hand on her delicate shoulder.
Richard: Is everything okay between you and the new maid today?
Evelyn: She makes me feel very uncomfortable around our newborn son.
Richard: Clara has been a great worker since we hired her last fall.
Evelyn: Something about her eyes gives me a very bad feeling inside.
Richard kissed his wife on the cheek and smiled at his young infant son.
He had spent millions on this estate to build a secure life for them.
The mortgage was paid off and his business was growing bigger every single month.
Yet a deep shadow seemed to hang over the happy family home recently.
Evelyn turned away and carried the baby toward the second floor balcony area.
Clara was wiping the glass door near the balcony with a clean white cloth.
She watched Evelyn hold the small boy near the open window with nervous eyes.
Suddenly Evelyn stumbled on the long hem of her expensive shiny golden dress.
She lost her balance and slipped backward toward the tall iron handrail.
The infant slipped from her arms and fell toward the smooth floor below.
Clara dropped her cloth and dove forward across the floor with incredible speed.
She caught the falling child safely in her arms before he touched the ground.
Clara: Please stop crying baby, Mommy is right here with you!
Evelyn gasped loudly and grabbed the iron railing with both of her hands.
Her face went completely pale as she stared at the scene down below.
Richard heard the sudden loud scream and rushed into the main entry hall.
He saw Clara kneeling on the hard floor while holding the crying infant.
Clara: She almost dropped him from the top balcony Richard!
Evelyn: That is a complete lie, she snatched him from me!
Richard: Everyone calm down and tell me what just happened right now!
Richard ran up the stairs toward his wife with a furious look on his face.
He could not believe the terrifying scene that had just taken place before him.
His heart was pounding fast in his chest as he reached the upper level.
He stood between the two women and looked deeply into their crying eyes.
The silence in the grand house felt heavier than a massive iron anchor.
Something was terribly wrong and he was determined to find the real truth.