Richard burst into the main foyer just as the falling baby reached the lowest tier of the multi-story drop. But before he could reach the exact landing spot, a sudden scuffle near the upper banister sent a wealthy man in a black tuxedo thrown down the grand marble staircase. The man plummeted downward, falling hard onto the bright white marble floor with a sickening crash and screaming in terror as he impacted the polished stone. Screaming and heavy sliding/falling impact echoes filled the cavernous space, creating absolute chaos across the luxury estate.
Richard: Good God! What just happened here?
Arthur: (Gasping for breath on the floor) She... she shoved us both... she's insane!
Richard: Stay still! Let me get to the baby!
The high-key bright daylight beat down against the light marble floor as Richard lunged forward past the fallen man. He pushed his physical limits, diving toward the center of the foyer where the baby was hurtling down. Every instinct of a devoted father flared hot and urgent inside his chest, overriding any thought of his own physical safety.
Richard: Almost there! Reach out to me!
Baby Emma: (Screaming loudly in fear)
Richard: I have you right now!
Richard extended his arms to their absolute limit just inches above the marble floor. He absorbed the brutal momentum of the impact, tumbling over to shield the child completely from the hard stone beneath them. He slid across the light marble floor, safely catching the young girl right above the ground and hugging her tightly to his chest.
Richard: I've got you, baby. Daddy's here, you're safe.
Baby Emma: (Sobbing hysterically against his black tuxedo jacket)
Richard: It's okay, sweetheart. Daddy has you now.