The police officers guided Evelyn away toward the waiting black patrol car.
Her wet footsteps left a dark trail on the bright concrete drive.
The heavy iron gates clicked shut behind the departure of the vehicles.
Mark walked back over to where Clara was sitting under a shade towel.
He knelt down beside her and wrapped a warm blanket over her shoulders.
Mark: How are you feeling now, sweetheart?
Clara: I feel much better now that she is finally gone.
Lily ran over and wrapped her small arms around her father's neck.
Lily: You saved mommy and the baby, daddy!
Mark: I will always protect our home, little one.
Mark stood up and looked around at the peaceful, quiet backyard patio.
The afternoon sun was warm, drying the water spots on the tile floor.
The American flag fluttered gently in the clean summer ocean air.
He knew that his father's trust fund was now completely safe from greed.
More importantly, his wife and child were unharmed and secure.
Clara: What do we do about the court hearing next week?
Mark: Our lawyer will hand over the full security camera footage.
Mark: She forfeited all her claims to the family business today.
Clara took Mark's hand and pressed it gently against her belly.
A soft kick answered his touch from beneath her light blue dress.
Mark smiled warmly, feeling all the lingering tension leave his body.
Mark: Let us go inside and rest for the remainder of the evening.
They walked together into the house, leaving the drama behind forever.