Levi’s eyes were bloodshot from another sleepless night as the sun rose, Alice

  was still sound asleep in her bed. ‘I really need a drink.’ Levi thought to himself as he got

  up off the couch. He decided now would be an appropriate time to leave Alice’s and head

  home. He put his boots on and started his walk home.

  As he walked, he texted Alice

  “Thanks for letting me stay the night at your place, I’m heading home to shower and get

  ready before work later.”

  Alice’s phone rang out waking her up. The notification woke her up and she

  grabbed her phone, squinting as she read the text from Levi. She felt some

  disappointment that Levi had decided to leave before she woke up, it was 7am, her and

  Levi didn’t have to be to work until later that afternoon. She wondered what made him

  want to rush out of there so soon. She decided that she’d ask him later when she picked

  him up. For now, she wanted to get some more sleep before having to be up all night at

  work.

  Levi unlocked the door to his place and walked inside while kicking off his boots.

  The walk home would’ve worked up a sweat if it wasn’t so cold outside. He decided the

  best way to warm up was a glass of gin. He then hopped in the old recliner in his living

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  room that was a hand-me-down from his boss Alex. While sipping his gin Levi pulled out

  his phone and downloaded Netflix and setup an account, he browsed for a while and

  decided this show about British gangsters seemed cool, so he started it up.

  Time flew as Levi poured a few more glasses of gin while watching his new

  favorite show. While he was pouring another glass, his phone started to ring, he walked

  over and answered “Hello?”

  “Hey Levi! I’ll be over to pick you up in a minute.”

  “Damn, I didn’t realize what time it was. Alright, thanks. See you soon.” Levi

  hung-up the phone and took a quick shower then went outside to meet Alice in her car.

  “Hey, you actually look like you got cleaned up for work today.” Alice said to

  him.

  “Yeah, I decided to take your advice and not show up smelling like the alley way

  of a bar.” As Levi spoke Alice’s face changed to a more surprised expression. “What’s

  that look for?”

  “Have you been drinking?” Alice’s tone was a bit more serious now.

  “Just a few drinks, why?”

  “Levi, seriously, is this why you left earlier?”

  “Maybe, why’s it’s matter?”

  Alice rolled her eyes, “Whatever, I’m not gonna tell you how to live your life.”

  “Um okay...” After Levi’s words, the rest of the ride to work was filled with

  silence.

  Levi didn’t get why Alice cared so much and Alice didn’t get how Levi could

  keep going between a nice guy to a drunk.