The judge slammed his heavy wooden gavel down hard.
Victoria was sentenced to fifteen full years in prison.
She was also ordered to return every stolen dollar.
The courtroom cleared out as the guards led her away.
David turned to look at his brave mother smiling.
David: It is finally over now, Mom.
Evelyn: Justice was served today, my dear son.
They walked out of the heavy courtroom doors together.
The bright Texas sun greeted them outside the building.
They drove back home to their beautiful family estate.
The mansion was quiet and peaceful once again now.
The dark shadow of greed had been removed completely.
David walked out to the swimming pool area later.
The blue water sparkled softly under the afternoon sky.
He picked up the red roses from that day.
He placed them in a lovely glass vase inside.
Evelyn sat on the porch sipping fresh warm tea.
Her hand was healed, though a scar remained behind.
The scar served as a reminder of her strength.
Evelyn: Thank you for jumping in for me, David.
David: I will always protect you no matter what.
They looked out over the vast green Texas lawn.
The framed American flag artwork hung proud inside nearby.
The family estate was safe in rightful hands again.
Truth and love had won over pure wicked cruelty.