Ben was Confused at First
Did he do something wrong? Was his horse’s predicament his fault? Were they arresting him for negligence? All these and more went through his mind within minutes of that statement. Although he felt uneasy, he tried to answer the police’s questions as clearly and precisely as possible. He assured himself that it was just routine, and he did absolutely nothing wrong.
He was asked questions that revolved around himself and the horse which he had owned since he was a kid. After answering all their questions, the surgery room opened, and the veterinarian came out with a look of disbelief on his face. “I cannot believe this,” he exclaimed.