This is why I disagree with you.
Z was the person that got out of his car & followed T.
T told his friend, a creepy cracker was following him.
WHEN does T get to defend himself from a stranger?
Z is the adult, T just turned 17.
WHY didn't the adult act like one?
WHY didn't Z identify himself as a neighborhood watchman, trying to protect the area?
IF only Z stayed in his car & waited for the police......................