"That's not true," Cletus interjected. "He showed up uninvited, refused to leave when asked, and threw the first punch."

The officer looked at the damage in the workshop, the toppled wood and disturbed workbench. "Mr. Morgan, do you want to press assault charges?"

Cletus glanced at Aryyah, then shook his head. "I just want him to leave and not come back; if he agrees to stay away, I won't press charges."

"Mr. Petersons, you're going to need to leave this property and not return," the officer ...