How many of you drive on interstates? I'm not talking rush hour stuff, just regular driving where there are other cars around, but everyone can go as fast as they want.
Ok, so next time you are out doing that, think about those National Geographics set on the Serengeti. Cars just moving along, doing whatever, when suddenly one slows up. Danger? The rest of the vehicles start to slow up also and to group themselves together in order to look less conspicuous. Then, they see it. The big cat (cop) pulls out from his hiding place in the deep grass, at first perhaps just acting casual, but already having selected his prey. The cop, perhaps before even putting on his lights and starting the formal chase, begins to move in on the intended victim who, heavily involved in a song on the radio or a conversation, may not have seen the sign that danger was about and may even not yet realize that he is doomed. The cop closes and everyone else groups together more, giving the cat plenty of room. The others are at once apprehensive and empathetic with the one being pursued and very glad it is not them. Then, in a sudden burst of speed, the lights go on, the victim hits the brakes far too late and... then it's all over. The two vehicles are beside the road, stopped. Lights flashing, window down. Another member of the herd taken. The rest pass and stay huddled for a while, in case more of the pride are around. The left lane, closest to the tall grass, is abandoned for now. But then, the sense of danger passes and first one and then another car speeds up and normalcy returns to the interstate.
I bet you never watch other vehicles on the interstate the same way again. You'll start noting how the different species (trucks, cars, motorcycles) interact. Devise a food chain. You won't want to, but you will. I'm contagious that way! Just don't get caught narrating it if you drive alone.
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