Cop Tease 1 - Roadside Service
Blue lights flashed in the rear view mirror as I sat in my car, my bladder deciding whether or not to betray me.
No no no no... This couldn't be happening.
The cop had followed me for a few minutes before putting on his lights. Turning down a dark lane between some industrial units, I had expected him to drive on.
When he followed my turn, my heart dropped.
Fuuuuuuuck!
My fingers rapped on the steering wheel as I considered my options.
If he searched the car, I was screwed. I had about 30 pounds of weed in the trunk, enough to land me in prison for most of my 20s.
Please, please God no.
The thought alone of jail time was enough to make me feel sick.
A tall policeman approached the driver's side. He didn't appear to have a partner in his car. I waited as he took out his flashlight and pointed it at my face.
"Window," he yelled.
I lowered the window and tried to look up at the officer, though struggled under the glare of his light.
"Evening officer," I said as calmly as I could. If it was a traffic stop, I reasoned he likely wouldn't search the vehicle.
"My name is Officer Ridley. Go ahead and turn off the ignition for me." I did as he ordered. "Now, keep both hands on the steering wheel... That's it... You know why I stopped you?" he asked, his torchlight flicking to the backseat of the car momentarily. Luckily there was nothing of interest on display.
"Uh, no.
Pretty
sure I was under the speed limit," I responded evenly. I knew full well I hadn't broken any traffic laws. Having a healthy paranoia, I always drove inconspicuously when picking up product.
"License and registration."
"Sure thing."
As he looked at my driver's license, I saw his face for the first time. He was surprisingly young, probably 5 years older than me.
"Mr. Lambert, I'm gonna need you to step out of the car for me."
Oh shit.
"Can I ask why?" My mouth was dry.
It was only then that I noticed the policeman's hand hovering close to his holster.
"Sure. We got a report of a blue sedan leaving a known drug dealer's residence over on Franklin."
FUUUUUUUCK!!!
"Well, I'm just on my way home from my girlfriend's house, officer," I said weakly.
"Hmm." A ghost of a smile crossed Officer Ridley's face. His nostrils flared as he inhaled. "Is that weed I smell?"
We both knew he was lying, but I suspect we both also knew he had me by the balls.
"Out of the car, please." His tone was steady. It wasn't a question.
Thinking desperately for any excuse to delay the inevitable, slowly undid my seat belt.
I heard the soft click of his holster strap.
It appeared I was shit out of luck.
"Ok, no probs." My hands were clammy as I opened the door and stepped out. He ordered me against the rear of the car and put me in handcuffs before telling me he was going to search my vehicle. Before doing so he sat me in the backseat of his cruiser as my mind raced in a dozen directions.
This isn't happening. This can't be happening.
But it was. And I had no fucking idea what to do.
It was as close to a nightmare as I could imagine.
I watched in silent horror as he patiently searched my car, his hands exploring all of the usual hiding places that a criminal might make use of, searching for hidden compartments and under car seats. When he popped the trunk, a coldness spread across my skin. He opened the black backpack inside and I could swear I saw him chuckle.
Motherfucker.
I realized then that I still had my phone in my pocket. With some difficulty, I managed to fish it out, and drop it beside me on the backseat.
Now what?
Jesus... who the fuck could I even call?
My friends couldn't help me with this. And I didn't know any lawyers. There was no way in hell I was calling Nate...
There was only one call that
might
actually help me, but I dreaded it more than anything.
My parents were going to fucking
freak
when they found out what I had been up to.
Still...
... there was no one else.
I unlocked the phone and with some difficulty, I dialed my Mom.
"Hi honey!" my Mom said cheerfully.
I gulped.
"Hi Mom," I replied, dread feeling like a lead weight in my stomach.
"I thought you'd be out with your friends on a Friday night. Everything ok?" she asked.
Fuck. Here goes nothing.
"Uhhhhhhh... not really."
"Oh?" Instantly I could hear concern in her voice. "What's going on?"
"Mom... you are going to kill me..."
I spoke rapidly, telling her about how I had started selling weed in high school, that I had never had a summer job, how I had been able to afford all of the designer clothes I wore, my new car, and the expensive gifts I bought for friends and family.
When I finally told her I had been pulled over with drugs in the trunk, and was in the back of a cop car, I knew she was completely disgusted by my actions.
There was silence for some time. A minor eternity.
"I... I can't fucking
believe
you did this, Mason," she said in a low tone. I could only imagine the disappointment she must have felt. I could picture her shaking her head softly, tears forming in her eyes. "Your father is going to lose his goddamn mind...
Jesus Christ!
How could you be so fucking
stupid!?!"
In my shame, I couldn't respond.
My Mom sighed heavily.