"Step aside," Holt ordered, shoving past Marcus into the home. He thrust a paper at Angela. "Warrant. Anonymous tip about illegal weapons trafficking."
"That's ridiculous and you know it," Angela said, still filming. "I'm a former Army medic. Marcus is active-duty Navy. We don't traffic weapons."
"Shut that camera off," Griggs snapped, reaching for Angela's phone.
Marcus stepped between them. "Touch my wife and you'll be facing federal charges."
The officers spread through the house, pulling open drawers and cabinets with unnecessary force. Glass shattered as a framed photo hit the floor. The sounds of destruction echoed from every room.
"You're going to pay for any damage," Marcus warned, following Captain Holt.
Holt smirked. "File a complaint. See how far that gets you."
In the living room, officers yanked books from shelves and dumped out storage boxes. Angela winced as they carelessly tossed aside her medical textbooks and veteran-support-group materials.
"Check everything," Holt ordered. "Every hiding spot."
Griggs approached the display case containing Angela's military service medals, commendations, and unit photos. He reached for the glass door.
"Don't touch those," Marcus said firmly, positioning himself in front of the case.
"Move aside," Griggs demanded, shoving Marcus's shoulder.
"Those are federal military honors. You have no right to disturb them."
Griggs grabbed Marcus's arm roughly. "I said move!"
The tension exploded. Marcus knocked Griggs's hand away as other officers rushed forward. They slammed Marcus against the wall, twisting his arms behind his back.
"Stop it!" Angela shouted, still recording. "He's protecting legitimate military property."
Holt watched with satisfaction as his officers wrestled with Marcus. "Resisting a police search? That's a serious offense."
"This isn't a search," Marcus growled through clenched teeth. "This is harassment."
The officers finally stepped back, leaving Marcus against the wall. His jaw was tight with controlled fury as Griggs triumphantly yanked open the display case. The glass door crashed to the floor, sending shards everywhere. Medals and photographs scattered across the carpet.
Griggs kicked them aside carelessly as he pretended to search the case. Angela's Distinguished Service Medal skidded under the couch.
"Oops," Griggs said with a mocking smile.