Chapter 12 - Dustin finally swung

The gym confrontation did become physical.
But not how people later told it online.
After I asked about the laptop, I turned toward the exit.
Dustin said:
“You walk in here acting tough and leave?”
“Yes.”
He followed.
“Your daughter is a liar.”
I stopped.
Bad choice.
Then he said:
“She hit me too.”
I turned.
“Tell that to police.”
He shoved my shoulder.
I stepped back.
Hands open.
“Don’t.”
Cody said:
“Dustin, stop.”
Dustin threw a right hand.
I moved.
Caught his arm.
Controlled his shoulder.
Put him facedown on the mat.
No punches.
No elbows.
No heroic combination.
Control.
He struggled.
I said:
“Stop.”
He did.
I released him immediately.
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The entire gym had cameras.
For once, I was grateful.