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In the end, Rusty and Barbara’s secrets threaten to fracture their family further, each wrapped in guilt and regret over their past. As they choose to bury the truth surrounding Carolyn's death to maintain familial unity, the story closes on a tense but powerful note—what appears to be a victory paves the way for yet more trials to come, emphasizing the moral lesson that in a world where deceit lurks, one's missteps can ignite unfathomable consequences.
Thus, the chilling saga of Rusty Savage serves as a reminder to guard against betrayal, confront the truth, and ensure that one’s alibi is foolproof—before it becomes a matter of life and death, or in Rusty’s case, guilt and innocence.