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WOW, he was testing your reaction. Obviously it wasn’t fun for him, but it was interesting that he told you about it. I wonder why he did it. Probably because it scared the heck out of him. Maybe he wanted to know your reaction because he was wondering what would have happened had the cops took them to jail. Maybe your reaction should have been “looks like you were lucky last night, maybe next time you won’t be as lucky and you might be hauled off to jail. You might not like staying out all night if it means keeping company with the cops.” Had YOU said that calmly without over reacting and then walk away, it would have given HIM something to think about. Seriously think about because it still wouldn’t have solved his curiosity as to what would happen. Would you go get him or not. He would have to plain out ask you what you would do. Don’t offer him an answer unless he asks you outright and you should be prepared to give him the “right” answer.