hen Caleb entered the store, he exuded a calm authority. Dressed in a tailored suit, he was the picture of composed outrage. He navigated the aisles with the determined stride of a man who knew his worth and would not be ignored.

As he approached the scene, the babysitter breathed a sigh of relief, stepping aside to let Caleb address the officer. The atmosphere shifted, the quiet whispers of onlookers a backdrop to the confrontation about to unfold.