4. Brewster has had it with his next-door neighbor, Steve. Steve constantly comes over to Brewster's house and takes Brewster's tools without permission. Brewster decides he has had enough of this rude behavior. Brewster hides in the bushes and waits for Steve's next visit. As Steve begins to enter Brewster's garage, Brewster jumps out of the bushes before Steve can see him and gives Steve a sound thrashing. Brewster may be held liable for

A. emotional distress.

B. defamation.

C. assault.

D. battery.