Tobias didn't even know who to reply to first. They were all coming at him at once. Mr. Meijer's words rang through his head and he turned back to the man. That blatant liar! "I did not raise my hand!" he shouted back. "I wouldn't!"

Before he could say anything else, there was a splash and he turned to the noise. Anne. People were already helping her though, so Tobias stayed where he was.

Oh for the love of... Elijah as well. Fine! Perhaps it was about time law and order got involved! Tobias turned to the constable and gestured towards Zech. "This man is falsely accusing me of beating my wife. You may investigate if ye must. I've nothing to hide. But this man entered my home without permission with the intent of seducing my wife!"