I don't believe anyone was hiding in the shadows particularly for any malevolent purpose. After not getting any response the girls left the cookies and returned to their car. But Nutbag's imagination had gone into high gear by then and her fantasies took over.
You were supporting the insane response from one who DID purpose shooting first and asking questions later. Thus it is good to here that you aren't as wussied up as he. Although it is difficult to imagine a man reacting that way other than a lily-livered liberal.
The offer to pay by the parents was just an act of kindness and in no way appropriate but since Nutbag sensed weakness it was never forthcoming since she wouldn't forego other predatory attacks through the legal system, sometimes known as Shakedown Central. Any judge in his right mind would have thrown the case out and charged Nutbag for court costs.
I don't do anonymous harassment but must say these parasites are getting exactly what they deserve.
Nutbag...
You're such a kind hearted person. Made any calls to Colorado lately?
The girls have said they delivered the cookies to all the houses by knocking on the door firmly three times, then promptly leaving, so the recipient would be surprised by finding fresh cookies when they opened the door. Rather than finding the crumbs the racoons left, in the morning.
As they have credibilty on this, I believe them, rather than the crazy lady who has been determined, medically and legally, to have an over-active and paranoid imagination.