[ the bartender brings the drink to him, but sets it in front of her. maybe it's obvious to someone who's used to buying drinks legitimately in public settings that the man who's still nursing his drink bought it for the girl who doesn't have one, but to caroline, it's an unexpected surprise. she smiles at the delivery and the gift, another silent thanks, and brings it to her lips.
it's not great bourbon — though they're also not in the south, so that's to be expected — but it's good enough. ]
While we were asleep?
[ filling in the gaps post-first sip, trying to sound casual about it. ]
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it's not great bourbon — though they're also not in the south, so that's to be expected — but it's good enough. ]
While we were asleep?
[ filling in the gaps post-first sip, trying to sound casual about it. ]
You know that sounds crazy, right?