tears of stars

"Hands on the vehicle. Everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."

I put my hands on the vehicle. Just as he said.

This wasn't your movie - style, car chase police arrest. The barrels of guns never gleamed, cries of agony never heard, and a running victim never pursued. I'm not afraid; in fact, I'm the bravest person I know. And the smartest, if I do say so myself.

And the smartest thing I could do was swallow my pride and plead.

"I swear. I didn't do anything, officer."