Couldn’t Say No
This was by no means a typical situation. After asking that inquiry, the officer broke down in tears and said something to William that had an impression on the young veteran. William didn’t have much of a choice in the matter.
The Reason Why
The policeman bared his soul to William as tears streamed down his face. The cop explained to the young man that he had been stopped because William and his son had a lot in common. This certainly explains why the cop asked William for a hug.