The Texas sun was burning hot over the sprawling mansion in suburban Dallas.
Evelyn stood near the edge of the crystal clear swimming pool.
Her hands were trembling as she held a small wooden box.
The box contained the legal papers for the family estate.
Victoria walked toward her with cold intent written across her face.
Victoria wore a bright purple designer dress that stood out in the sunlight.
She had married into the family only two short years ago.
Since that day, she had tried to isolate everyone else.
Evelyn turned around to face the younger woman.
Evelyn: This house belongs to my son, Victoria.
Victoria: Your son belongs to me now, Evelyn.
Victoria stepped forward without making a single sound.
She shoved Evelyn hard directly into the deep end.
A massive splash shattered the quiet afternoon silence.
Evelyn went under the water, gasping for breath.
She struggled upward and reached her hand out for safety.
Her fingers grabbed tight onto the concrete edge.
Victoria stepped closer and raised her high-heeled shoe.
She brought her heel down hard on Evelyn's weak hand.
Evelyn cried out as pain shot straight up her arm.
Victoria: You really thought that man would choose you?
Victoria laughed with a terrifyingly sharp and cold tone.
She believed nobody was home to witness her cruel act.
The glass double doors of the mansion suddenly burst open.
David stepped out into the bright sunlight carrying red roses.
He had come early to celebrate his mother's recovery.
His eyes caught the horrific scene unfold near the pool.
David: Say that again!
Victoria froze instantly as her smile completely vanished.
David dropped the red roses onto the green grass.
He ran forward with total speed and absolute fury.
Without pausing for a second, he leaped into the water.
He grabbed his mother tightly around her shoulder.
He pulled her fragile body upward into the safe air.
Evelyn coughed heavily as David lifted her out.
David: I have you now, Mom, you are safe.
Victoria took two steps backward toward the patio furniture.
Her hands began to shake as David climbed out.
Water dripped heavily from his expensive dark suit.
His face was filled with pure rage and betrayal.
Victoria: David, darling, it was just an accident!
David: Do not move a single inch, Victoria.
He set his shivering mother gently on a lounge chair.
He wrapped a big dry towel around her shoulders.
The family trust papers were floating in the water.
David looked down at the floating pages with realization.
He knew right away what Victoria had been trying to do.
She wanted the sole signature on the inheritance document.
Evelyn: My hand... she crushed my fingers, David.
David: I saw everything she did to you.
Victoria backed up toward the main sliding glass doors.
She looked around frantically for her heavy leather purse.
She needed to get her car keys and flee.
David stepped directly between her and the glass entry.