Later, Nestor called with an update. The video clearly showed Sailor approaching the alarm, looking around, and deliberately pulling it while Gage watched through the glass.

The park had completed its report; the county fee would be billed to the responsible adult. And the replacement party would be free of charge. “We don’t consider this your fault or Kobe’s,” he said.

I thanked him. Then I asked one more thing.

“Did you keep the paper crown?”

“Yes.”

“It’s bent.”