Two police cruisers pulled into the driveway, lights flashing red and blue.
The local officers stepped inside after being greeted by Richard's security.
An officer walked forward, holding a pair of standard steel handcuffs ready.
Officer Miller: Mark Jenkins? We have a warrant for grand larceny and fraud.
Mark: Wait! There has been a huge misunderstanding here, officer!
Officer Miller: You have the right to remain silent, sir. Turn around.
The officer turned Mark around and clicked the cold metal cuffs on.
Mark looked back at Sarah with desperate eyes as he was led away.
Mark: Sarah, please! Don't let them do this to me!
Sarah stood tall beside her father, her eyes clear and completely steady.
Sarah: You brought this on yourself, Mark.
The front door closed as the officers escorted Mark out to the car.
The red and blue police lights washed over the living room walls.
Then the car doors slammed shut and the vehicles drove away quietly.
The house suddenly felt incredibly peaceful, as if a storm had passed.
Lily looked up at her mother, her little hand reaching out.
Lily: Is Daddy gone for good now, Mommy?
Sarah: Yes, sweetie. He is never going to hurt us again.
Richard placed a gentle hand on his daughter's shoulder with pride.
Richard: You were so brave tonight, Sarah. I am so proud of you.
Sarah: I should have seen what he was doing so much sooner, Dad.
Richard: Manipulative people are very good at hiding who they really are.
Richard: What matters now is that you and Lily are completely safe.
Arthur packed his documents back into his leather briefcase neatly.
Arthur: Mrs. Jenkins, we will file the divorce and emergency custody papers tomorrow.
Arthur: We will also frozen all accounts to ensure full recovery of funds.
Sarah: Thank you, Arthur. Thank you for everything you did tonight.
Arthur: Have a quiet evening, ma'am. Mr. Whitworth will handle the rest.
Arthur bowed his head slightly and left the house with the guards.
Sarah took a deep breath, feeling the heavy burden lift off her chest.