Defensive And Hostile
Initially defensive and hostile, Mr. Johnson gradually opened up about his struggles as Travis patiently listened. He revealed financial hardships, the challenges of a failing marriage, and the loss of a job he had once cherished.
Travis felt genuine empathy for Mr. Johnson, but he still sought an explanation for why they had been targeted.
Overwhelmed by despair, Mr. Johnson had acted out against Travis and Brayden, projecting his pain onto them. “I’m sorry for what I did. I guess I was jealous of you,” he admitted.