The Real Bully: Some Things You can't Undo

Reactions (Part Two)

AUTHOR'S NOTES: I don't own copyrights to the songs/videos "What a Shame" by Shinedown; "Hey Bully" by Morgan Fraizer

At Daniel LaRusso's house, the family (Johnny and Robby included) sit around the table enjoying breakfast. The TV is one in the living room. Everyone hears a voice say "The body found by hikers has been identified as John Kreese. A decorated Vietnam War Veteran."

Robby drops his fork and jumps out of his chair. He yells, "Oh Shit!" He runs out of the kitchen.

Sam looks at him, then gets up to run after him. Daniel and Johnny stop eating and stare at each other speechless. Amanda stands there with a hand to her mouth. "My God, that's a shame! Wonder what happened?" She shakes her head. "I hope his death wasn't intentional, Veterans have a high rate of suicide."  She sits down at the table and glares at Johnny and Daniel. "Wonder if the smear campaign pushed the poor man over the edge." She points at her husband. "You probably wnat to celebrate? Break out a bottle of champagne."

Daniel sits shaking his head. "No honey, I feel awful! ." Then Daniel grins. "Are they sure he's dead? Man's faked his death several times before." Johnny and Daniel burst out laughing. 

Amanda jumps up and slams her hand down on the table. "You're cracking jokes? Really? Shame on you! " She storms out of the dining room yelling. "I can't be around you right now." 

Daniel and Johnny still sit at the table. Johnny pushes his food plate away. "I've lost my appetite. I'm going to check on Robby and Sam."

Daniel gets up, "I'll join you." 

They walk around the house and find Robby and Sam in the bathroom. Robby's face is in the toilet. He's vomiting. "Son, what's wrong? Did LaRusso's cooking make you sick?"

Robby gets up and Sam hands him a washcloth. Robby wipes his face and his hands are shaking. "This is all our fault. He said it wouldn't go this far. We only wanted Kreese to get disgraced and  leave the Valley. Not Die." 

Daniel, Johnny, and Sam stare at Robby. "What are you talking about?"

Robby explains his meeting with Demetiri. Demetri's smear campaign against John Kreese. Daniel said, "That doesn't sound like him at all."

Johnny said. "No way, that nerdy wimp?"

Robby glares at his dad. "You have no idea what that kids capable of! He hates- hated Kreese. Blames him for losing Hawk as his friend."

Sam nods. "Demetri told me that. I can understand him holding a grudge. Hawk-Eli and Demetri were friends all though school."

Daneil pulls out his phone. "I'm calling Demetri."

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A few minutes later, Demetri arrives at the LaRusso home. He sees Amanda in the Driveway.

Amanda walks up to him yelling "Did you have something do with this?" 

Demetri smirks. "I don't know what you're talking about." 

Amanda jumps in front of him. "Don't be coy. You know I mean Kreese's death."

Demetri glares at Amanda. "I only did what you told me to. Go up against Kreese myself. And I left your husband and daughter out of it."

Amanda backs away yelling "What did you do?"

Demetri smirks. "You don't want to know, trust me." He walks inside the house.

As soon as Demetri enters, Robby grabs him yelling, "Satisfied. You sick bastard!"

Johnny grabs Robby. "Son, go with Sam, let me and Daniel talk to him."

Sam takes Robby's hand. "Come on, let them handle it." They both walk away.

Daniel looks at Demetri. "Is what Robby said true? Did you mess with Kreese's head?"

Demetri nods. "I did what I had to do. What's done is done, can't be undone."

Johnny gasps and shakes his head. "I don't know what to say." Johnny puts a hand on his mouth and has tears in his eyes.   He walks away stifling a sob.

Daniel grabs Demetri by the arm. "You better start talking, Don't leave anything out!'

Demetri tells Danel the entire plan. How it got started after Daniel, Sam, Robby, and Johnny went to Okinawa. How he came up with the plan.

When Demetri finished, he smirked and said. "You can't say you're not glad Kreeseis gone. Deep down, you're happy."

Daniel shoved Demetri. "You get the hell out of my sight and never come near me or anyone in my family ever again. Including Robby." He shoved Demetri till the kid was out the door. Then he slammed the door in his face. Daniel punched the door. He was upset because the kid was right. 

 Demetri saw Amanda again. "What did my husband say."

Demetri laughed. "He kicked me out of the house cause I told the truth!"

Amanda glared at Demetri. "And what is that?"

"That your  husband, deep down, is glad that bully John Kreese  is gone. He got exactly what he deserved."

"Demetri, you're the bully! I read those reports. That poor man was sick, not crazy or evil. You and everybody else who judged that man should be ashamed!" She wiped tears out of her eyes. "My husband included."

Demetri looks at Amanda shocked. "You mean, I'm the bad guy. Seriously?"  He then bursts out laughing. "I did what I had to do, and I regret nothing." He walks away. 

Author's notes: I included this movie clip because it's from one of my favorite movies. I love that line. this is how Demetri felt. He's shocked, and I don't think he fully believes it or realizes what he's done. (I don't own any copyright to the movie "Falling Down"

Amanda shakes her head then walks back into the house.

Inside Robby's room, he pulls out his phone. Sam looks at him. "Who you calling?"Robby said. "I'm going to make things right." He texts Miguel and tells him he's going to see him. Robby gets up to leave. "Can I come with you?" Robby shakes his head. "I need to do this on my own."

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At Pastor Bobby's church office. Bobby sat in front of computer watching a news report. He put his hands up to face and started to cry. He remembered how Demetri and Robby stood in this very room, talking about the plot to "run Kreese out of the Valley" How he called Kreese "The Devil" How he said that on video.

Bobby read the reports. It was obvious John Kreese was a very sick man. Mentally ill, not crazy or evil. Instead of reaching out to help, Bobby helped bring the man down. The news report said Kreese's death was ruled "an accident" but Bobby knew better. 

Bobby saw how messed up the poor man was at the meeting. The man was drunk and insane. Bobby just stood there and laughed at him. He stood by while his karate youth ministry pointed and yelled "sinner" 

John Kreese was a man with a lot of faults, but he was still a human being. One who needed compassion and yes, mercy. Bobby failed as a pastor. He's never felt so ashamed in his life.