Six months after the arrest, the Dallas District Court finalized all legal proceedings against the Vance family.
Arthur Vance was sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison for corporate fraud, bribery, and witness tampering.
Sabrina Vance received a seven-year sentence for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment.
Tyler walked down the steps of the courthouse holding the legal decree that completely erased the Vance name from his life and business.
Hannah: Is it finally over, Tyler?
Tyler: It's completely over, Hannah. Justice was served, and their legacy is gone.
Hannah: I never thought we would see the day when we could walk freely without worrying about them.
Tyler: They will never threaten our family again. From now on, only good things lie ahead for us.
Lily: Daddy, can we go eat ice cream now?
Tyler: Whatever you want, sweetie. Double chocolate for my favorite girl.
Lily: Yay! Double chocolate!
Tyler picked Lily up, setting her on his shoulders as Hannah walked beside them, holding his hand.
They walked down the sunny Dallas sidewalk together, laughing and making plans for their upcoming wedding in Galveston.
Every obstacle had been overcome, every lie exposed, and every tear rewarded with pure, unyielding happiness.
The nightmare was over, and their new life had officially begun.