I felt vulnerable as the tears spilled down my cheeks , but I was powerless to stop them . He asked to hold me , and I allowed him that , but I did n't feel any better in his arms . The night before last , I fell asleep on the phone with him . I was entirely at peace .
Why could n't they stop their tears ?
Pick the best answer from the following options:
- Because they had n't talked to him in a long time .
 - Because they were being held .
 - Because they were overwhelmed with emotions .
 - None of the above choices .


Because they were overwhelmed with emotions .