Part 1: The Stop That Changed Everything

habits came with age. Others came from living a life spent mostly alone.

He waited, helmet still on, hands resting on the handlebars. Footsteps approached. Confident. Measured.

“Good afternoon, sir.”

The voice was calm and professional. Female. Young, but steady.

“Do you know why I stopped you today?” the officer asked.

Robert shook his head slowly. “Probably continue reading …