Although the two school cases have been cracked, the negative impact has not been completely eradicated.
The news media are still sensationalizing the two shooting incidents, acting like piranhas that tear their prey apart at the slightest scent of blood.
"We must fight back, and win this battle of public opinion."
Luke retorted, "What does this have to do with me?"
"I want you to join the news conference."
"Why?"
"You should know how the media has been writing about you, 'the flasher,' 'the exhibitionist,' even encouraging students' parents to sue you. They have no idea that it was you who caught the criminals, nor that it was you who saved Herman, and they don't care.
"What they care about is how to write news that gets more attention and higher viewership ratings.
"Are you willing to settle for that?"
"No, am I going to sue them? I have been in contact with a lawyer already."
"Good, but that's not enough.