But as Jake's bruises began to multiply and his spirit started to wither under Alex's relentless abuse, he knew he couldn't continue living like this. Summoning the courage he had left, he finally mustered the strength to reach out to the authorities and file a report against Alex.
To Alex's shock and dismay, the law didn't share her belief in her own invincibility. She was arrested and charged with domestic violence, her smug facade crumbling as the reality of her actions came crashing down around her.
As Alex sat in a cold, sterile jail cell, stripped of her freedom and forced to confront the consequences of her behavior, she realized the hard way that no one is above the law. It was a bitter pill to swallow, but perhaps it was the wake-up call she needed to finally face the truth about herself and seek the help she so desperately needed.
In the end, Alex learned the hard way that laws exist for a reason – to protect the innocent and hold the guilty accountable, regardless of how untouchable they may think they are.