After that, Jason stopped driving for several days. He cared for his mother himself. Bathing her gently. Feeding her slowly. Changing her bedding. Clumsy but careful. Every bruise reminded him of his mistake.
He took Margaret to a hospital for a full examination. Doctors said there was no severe physical damage, but emotional trauma was clear. She startled easily and slept poorly. They advised constant trusted family presence.
Meanwhile, police discovered Derek Price was part of a small online network collecting illegal caregiving footage. He sold the content through hidden forums. A month later, he was arrested in a rented apartment. His computer contained videos from multiple victims.
Jason felt relief and horror at the same time. He filed formal charges and worked with authorities to prevent any video distribution.
Ashley faced charges for abuse and violation of privacy. Her family apologized. Jason did not change his stance.
“Apologies do not erase what my mother suffered.”
Jason hired a lawyer to protect Margaret’s rights and joined a home care support group. He learned how to care for her properly and how to screen future helpers.