For high school senior Ruthann Watson, making prom queen was the cherry on top of an already perfect night.

The teen from Queens has been through a lot the last couple years, so the New York City Police Department decided to make her prom dreams come true — with a full police escort and even a ride in a new Audi R8.

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"I wasn't going to come to prom, until these officers helped me," Watson said. "So honestly thank you so much."

"She hasn't stopped smiling yet," said NYPD Youth Officer Brittany Brown. "Makes us smile. We did shed a few tears, I won't lie we're in awe."

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