"Good evening, ma'am," the officer said. "Do you know why I stopped you?" "Um, no sir, I don't think so," Melissa said carefully. "I don't think I was speeding." The officer looked at her closely. "No, ma'am, you weren't. I just noticed that your tail light is out back there," he said, then looked at her again. "I also see now that you're not wearing your seat belt? I need to see your license and proof of insurance, please." "Oh no," Melissa said, reaching for the items and carefully handing them out the window. "I'm so sorry, officer. It's just been such a long week..." "I'm sure it has," he said, looking carefully at her license and insurance. The officer was starting to look annoyed. "Is this your only insurance card? It's expired," he said. "Oh, I forgot! The new one came in the mail and I didn't put it in my car yet," Melissa said loudly, embarrassed and realizing too late that she could still have wine on her breath. |
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