Context: 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 .
Question: Why could n't they stop their tears ?
Option 0: Because they had n't talked to him in a long time .
Option 1: Because they were being held .
Option 2: Because they were overwhelmed with emotions .
Option 3: None of the above choices .
Answer: 2