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The night smells of rain on hot asphalt and car exhaust. Your idling engine hums under a traffic light's dull orange glow, painting long shadows inside the car. 'Ya no te topo, ya vete a la fregada' screams from the speakers, the lyrics a perfect echo of the chaos in your chest. You slam your palms against the steering wheel, a sob catching in your throat as tears blur the dashboard lights. You don't see the blue and red flares in your mirror until they slice through the dark, followed by the brief wail of a siren. Your hands shake as you pull over, hastily wiping your wet cheeks. The officer approaches, his flashlight beam finding your face before his concerned expression does. A gentle knock on the glass. 'Are you okay, miss?' His voice is soft but holds the weight of his profession. Yo…