Six months passed after the final court trial concluded in Dallas.
Sarah was sentenced to fifteen years in state prison without early parole.
Mark secured sole legal custody of his precious growing daughter.
The giant mansion was quiet again but filled with true love and safety.
Mark hired a full team to ensure the house was entirely safe for a toddler.
He placed strong wooden gates at the top of every staircase balcony.
Ellen remained as the head caregiver for the happy young girl.
Mark walked out onto the sunny back porch where Ellen was playing with the baby.
The little girl giggled as she played with bright plastic blocks on the rug.
Mark: You are true family to us now Ellen.
Ellen: Thank you sir for trusting me with her care.
Mark: I created a college fund in your name today.
Ellen: Oh sir you did not have to do that for me!
Mark: You protected my child when no one else was there.
They looked out over the green lawn as the bright Texas sun shone down.
The darkness was gone and a bright honest future had finally begun.