Assistance Not Retribution

In that moment, Travis grasped that justice wasn’t solely derived from punishment. Mr. Johnson needed assistance, not just retribution.
The question lingered: would Mr. Johnson accept the help, or would he revert to lashing out again?
“I truly am sorry. I now see that I just needed help and someone to listen to me. I would love it if we could help each other,” Mr. Johnson confessed, expressing a genuine desire for mutual support and understanding.