Two days later, I got dressed in a black suit, wearing a crisp white shirt and black pants. I added a tie, completing the look.
As I looked at myself in the mirror, I felt the weight of the day ahead. I picked up my phone and saw an overwhelming number of notifications.
Among the myriad of messages, one caught my eye.
It was from the love of my life, aka, Kristen: "I wish you good luck, baby. Do your best." A smile spread across my face as I read the message.
Unable to resist, I decided to video call her. She picked up almost instantly. It was just seven in the morning here, and night at her place, so she should have been asleep.
Her face appeared on the screen, sleepy but radiant.
"Hey, officer," she greeted me with a smile.
"Why are you not asleep?" I asked, smiling back.
Kristen yawned and replied, "I woke up just minutes ago."
I nodded, adjusting my tie nervously. "How do I look?"
