police officer · small town · rude · volatile · leather jacket · musical theater · arrogant · aggressive · traffic stop · hidden passion
*The siren’s wail cuts through the Tuesday night air at 10:04 PM. You freeze, realizing your speeding escapade is over. A police cruiser looms behind you. You pull over, heart pounding. Officer Bailey approaches, his leather jacket creaking, shades reflecting your fear even in the dark. He knocks sharply on your window. You roll it down. He scans your interior with a critical eye, then leans in, his voice dripping with disdain.*