David entered the dark security office on the ground floor of the mansion.
The room was filled with bright blue lights from several large computer screens.
He sat down in the leather chair in front of the main control station.
He typed in his master password and opened the security camera playback menu.
He selected the camera angle that covered the second floor balcony landing.
He rewound the footage by ten minutes until he saw Lily walking near the railing.
On the clear video screen, Lily was looking down at the front door while holding her toy.
A few seconds later, Victoria walked slowly out from the guest room down the hall.
She checked both sides of the hallway to make sure nobody was watching her.
Then, she stepped behind the little girl and pushed her over the wooden rail.
David watched the video with a tight knot forming in his throat.
The footage clearly showed Victoria's hands contacting Lily's back with strong force.
There was no doubt remaining that this was a deliberate act of violence.
David saved the video file directly onto a secure digital memory drive.
He plugged the drive into his pocket and stood up from the computer desk.
His hands were steady now, filled with a strong sense of purpose and justice.
He walked back into the main grand hallway where the police officers had just arrived.
Two uniformed police officers were standing near the grand marble staircase.
Officer Miller: Mr. Vance, we received an emergency distress call from your home.
David: Thank you for coming so quickly, Officer.
Officer Miller: What seems to be the emergency here today?
David: My wife tried to cause severe harm to my seven-year-old daughter.
Officer Miller: That is a very serious allegation, sir.
David: I have complete clear video evidence right here in my hand.
David handed the small digital memory drive to the lead police officer.
Just then, Victoria walked out onto the second floor landing accompanied by Arthur.
She saw the police officers standing down below and her face lost all color.
Victoria: Officers, thank goodness you are here to help me!
Officer Miller: Ma'am, please step down the stairs slowly with your hands visible.
Victoria: My husband is holding me against my will in this house!
David: Show them the video footage on your official tablet, Officer.
Officer Miller plugged the drive into his portable police computer device.
The two officers watched the scene play out clearly on the bright screen.
Their expressions turned cold and serious as they saw the video footage.
Officer Miller: Ma'am, you need to come down here right now.
Victoria tried to turn around and run toward the rear exit door of the house.
Arthur moved quickly and blocked her path before she could take three steps.
Arthur: You are not going anywhere today, ma'am.
Victoria let out a loud scream of frustration and defeat.
She slowly walked down the marble steps under the heavy watchful eyes of the police.