Sirens began to wail out in the distance down the quiet driveway.
The loud red lights flashed across the front glass windows of the mansion.
Richard panicked and backed away toward his warm executive office.
Father: This is all a massive misunderstanding between family members!
Mother: You stole two years of my child's life from me!
Lily helped her mother stand up slowly against the white wall.
Her mother leaned heavily on Lily's shoulder for physical support.
Mother: I listened to you play music upstairs every afternoon, Lily.
Mother: I screamed your name until my voice completely gave out.
Tears spilled over Lily's eyes as she hugged her mother tight.
Lily: I thought you abandoned me like dad always said.
Mother: I would never leave you willingly, my beautiful girl.
Two police officers rushed into the grand entrance with weapons drawn.
Officer Miller: Everyone keep your hands where we can clearly see them!
Martha pointed her shaking hand straight at Richard in his tuxedo.
Maid Martha: He trapped his wife under the floorboards for two years!
Father: She is sick and mentally unstable, Officer!
Mother: Look inside the hatch, Officer, and see the truth yourself!
Officer Miller walked over slowly to look down into the dark hatch.
He saw the small mattress, water bottles, and thick locked door below.
Officer Miller: Step away from the desk right now, sir!
Richard tried to run toward the back patio entrance doors.
The second officer cut him off quickly and pushed him down.
Father: You do not know who my family lawyer is!
Officer Miller: You have the right to remain silent, Mr. Vance.
The metallic click of handcuffs echoed across the vast quiet hallway.