All cast completed

Ms. Manlapaz got everything sorted out, just in case things suddenly went crazy with tension.

"Alright, let's get Bernard's mom in here first," she said, letting in Bernard's elderly mother.

"Good morning, Ma'am. I know what happened to your son is really upsetting, but I hope we can have an open discussion and find a good resolution for everyone."

"Yes, Ma'am... Ma'am, please let Bernard in. He said, 'Mom, Christopher didn't punch me. He punched someone else. Someone pulled his shirt which made him fall down... Please let him in...'" Bernard's mom explained loudly.

"Okay, bring Bernard in. I'll write down his statement. But it will come from you as Bernard's representative. Let's hear what Bernard has to say. Bernard, have a seat, kid. They thought Christopher punched you and that's why you fell and passed out?"

"No, Ma'am. Someone pulled my collar from behind, that's why I fell. I didn't get up to avoid more trouble. Chris threw sand, and it got in my eyes. Chris actually punched Constancio. And the one who punched Chris was that fourth-year guy who butted in! I recognize him but don't know his name. He's been wanting to mess with Chris for a while, jealous because Jennifer hangs out with him."

"AAAAHHHHH," came the shrieks from the big window.

"Hey, you all are acting like you're at the movies!" Ms. Manlapaz turned to the people outside, who laughed together. The CAT officers tried to quiet them down again.

"Alright! Marlon, go out and get their IDs. If they keep it up, they'll all be bringing their parents tomorrow!" And the crowd quieted down.

"Okay, back to it... So, Chris didn't do you any wrong?"

"Yes, Ma'am, nothing. I was just trying to break things up, but he didn't punch me. When Christopher hit Cons with the can, he blocked it with his arm. The can was soft, and it was the soft side that hit Cons' arm. Chris punched Cons and got him on the mouth." Bernard explained.

"So, Chris, it seems like the only problem you have is with Cons and the people you threw sand at?"

"I didn't realize... I thought I hit Cons on the head because my vision blacked out, so I just kept swinging the can."

"That's an adrenaline rush. When we black out from anger, our brain knows we're about to see something traumatic. So, our vision shuts off. You anticipated what was going to happen, which means you planned it ahead of time. If it was sudden, you would've hesitated first." Ms. Manlapaz clarified.

"I told Magnolia in the cafeteria this morning that if Cons did it again, I might react, Ma'am."

"It seems you've been holding onto anger. Do you think Jennifer has anything to do with your motive?"

I was confused by Ms. Manlapaz's question. I didn't know how to answer.

"Ma'am, Cons is here with his dad."

Finally, the cast was complete.

"Hold on... Can the father come in first and Cons wait outside? Uhhm, good morning, Mr. Resultay?" Ms. Manlapaz greeted Cons' dad, who smiled politely.

"Ah, Sir... I hope we can have a good conversation about the incident involving your son Cons and Christopher. Ms. Donaldo here is Chris's guardian. She's his aunt. Ms. Manlapaz got everything sorted out, just in case things suddenly went crazy with tension.