You really cant blame Ricky for his actions.Even though the actions were to conflict bodily harm.I also have a little girl and would do anything and everything to assure her safety.If I even had to sacrafice my own safety or life.Which Im pretty sure all parents would do.From my standpoint I really dont think Ricky would have intended to kill Caleb,I think he just wanted to send him a strong message,even if it meant jail time,I think he could deal with that.But killing Caleb in cold blood,would be the opposite of what he wanted for Kristen and himself.He could have easily took Calebs life but chose to let him live,to learn that you dont mess with a mans family!!I think Caleb took advantage of the oppurtunity to hurt Kristen for life!!!