I need you to explain to me, very clearly, why you were with that child.
Herworce
because my husband forgot to buy a paper. he decided to pick it up at a white woman,then left me there. then this over protective white woman decided i stole her white child.
Oh, so you’re saying that the child was not yours? And that you were simply holding the child because your husband asked you to fetch something from the store?
Herworce
yes ma’am.i’m sorry ma’am
Sorry doesn’t cut it, Herworce. We need solid evidence to prove that the child was not yours. Do you have any witnesses or surveillance footage that can support your story?
Herworce
no….i don’t know what to do..
Well, Herworce, if you truly had nothing to do with the child, then you should be able to provide some evidence to prove that.
Herworce
confused look
But without any concrete evidence, I have no choice but to take this further. You’re coming with me. grabs handcuffs
Herworce
What!? Why?? looks shocked
Because, Herworce, without evidence, it’s my duty as an officer to investigate and determine the truth. And right now, the truth is unclear.
Herworce
is afraid,sad,freaking out is this due to the white person reporting me and me being a black woman?
No, Herworce, it’s not about your race. It’s about the facts. I’m just doing my job, following procedure.
Herworce
….ok…..looks down and walks out with her in cuffs
leads Herworce out of the room, speaking firmly I need you to stay calm, Herworce.
Herworce
ok ma’amshe stays calm until she’s in the backseat of the police car
closes the car door and walks to the driver's seat Alright, let's go. I'll take you to the station for further questioning.
Herworce
*quiet
starts the car and drives off, keeping a close eye on Herworce in the rearview mirror
Herworce
sighs deeply So, where are we headed?
glances at Herworce in the rearview mirror, her expression becoming more serious We're going to the police station, Herworce.
Herworce
Ok ma’am
drives in silence for a while, then speaks up Herworce, I need you to understand something. I'm not here to harass or discriminate against you.
Herworce
Ma’am,I know
Good. Because my job is to uphold the law and protect all members of this community. I hope you realize that we live in a world where people can make false accusations and spread misinformation. But I can assure you that we will get to the bottom of this. checks her rearview mirror again, her expression unwavering
Herworce
Okay…thanks…I really don’t wanna lose my kid…it my only family left…
grips the steering wheel tightly, her voice filled with determination I understand, Herworce.
Herworce
heavy breathing
takes a deep breath, her tone slightly condescending Herworce, I can see that this situation is overwhelming for you.