Sarah pulled the baby closer as she retreated toward the grand staircase.
Evelyn followed her down the long second floor hallway with sharp steps.
Her green dress swished loudly against the polished wood floor panels.
Evelyn: You cannot run away from me inside my own mansion!
Sarah: This is not your home to destroy, Evelyn!
Evelyn: Hand over the child or I will call the city police!
Sarah: Call them, and I will show them the papers you took!
Evelyn froze in her tracks for a brief split second of pure shock.
Her face twisted into a mask of cruel, terrifying rage.
She realized the maid knew about her plan to alter the legal will.
She lunged forward, trying to grab the baby right out of Sarah's arms.
Sarah turned her back, absorbing the hard shove against her shoulder blades.
She rushed down the wide marble staircase as fast as she safely could.
She reached the massive grand foyer near the large framed American flag.
The flag hung proudly on the high white wall above the marble floor.
Evelyn ran down the steps right behind her, screaming out harsh threats.
Evelyn: You are going to lose everything today, maid!
Sarah: Put down the sharp legal pen and step back!
Evelyn: Give him to me right now!
Evelyn snatched the baby from Sarah's arms during a sudden desperate grab.
She held the small child high up above her head in the air.
Her dark eyes were wild with intense, unhinged frustration and pure greed.
She stood near the top step of the lower foyer landing area.
Sarah: Please! Put him down safely right now!
Evelyn: If I cannot have the inheritance, nobody will ever have it!
Evelyn slipped on the smooth edge of the slick marble floor step.
The baby loosened from her grip and tumbled down toward the hard floor.
Sarah moved with lightning speed, throwing her body forward without hesitation.
She slid hard across the pristine white marble floor on her knees.
She reached out both of her arms in a frantic, desperate effort.
She caught the infant softly into her arms right before he landed.
The soft landing thud echoed softly against the high arched white ceilings.
Sarah pulled the crying infant tightly against her chest, trembling all over.
Tears flooded down her red cheeks as she held him completely safe.
Sarah: Please... please be okay, sweet little Leo.
She looked up at Evelyn with a devastated and tear-streaked face.
Sarah: What is wrong with you?! You could have killed him!
Evelyn stood on the step, breathless and staring down with cold eyes.
She showed no remorse or regret for her reckless, dangerous actions.
She smoothed down her green dress as if nothing bad had occurred.
At that exact moment, the heavy front double doors creaked open wide.
A towering figure stepped through the threshold, surrounded by tall guards.