John and Jessica were on their way home from the bar one night and John got pulled over by the police. The officer told John that he was stopped because his tail light was burned out. John said, “I’m very

John, feeling a bit embarrassed but trying to stay composed, replied, “I’m very sorry, officer. I didn’t realize the tail light was out. I’ve been meaning to get it fixed.”

The officer nodded and took a step back, still shining his flashlight on the tail light. “I appreciate your honesty. Since you were driving cautiously, I’m going to give you a warning this time. But please make sure to get it fixed as soon as possible.”

John sighed in relief and thanked the officer. He and Jessica exchanged a glance, both feeling a mix of relief and gratitude. After the officer returned to his car and drove off, John turned to Jessica and said, “That could have been a lot worse. I’m glad he was understanding.”