During a trial, the examination of witness proceeds by direct examination, which is then followed by cross-examination. Generally, leading questions are not permitted during direct examination. However, an exception exists if one party calls the other party as a witness or calls a hostile witness. Which of the following scenarios fits the exception?
A) A plaintiff calls the defendant and asks: "Where were you on Monday, June 1, at 2:00 p.m.?"
B) A defendant calls the plaintiff's wife and asks: "Where were you on Monday, June 1, at 2:00 p.m.?"
C) A plaintiff calls the defendant's wife and asks: "Isn't it true that your husband was driving the blue Ford?"
D) Plaintiff's counsel calls the plaintiff and asks: "Isn't it true that your husband was driving the blue Ford?"
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