Im a bit of a hot head and always in some sort of trouble. Its best not to do what I'd instinctively do. Others here are giving far more sensible advice.
They sound like a real bunch of arseholes. Id go with the baseball bat option myself. Sorry not very helpful but thats how I feel. I hope you manage to sort it all out though.
RE: when the ART of choosing a lady becomes a matter of SCIENCE
Just one little point you may like to ponder.YOU dont choose, WE do.