Chapter 37 Liquid Courage

• As they stepped into the club, the pulsing lights and thunderous music enveloped them. Despite his earlier promise to behave, Edwin made a beeline for the bar, ordering a double shot of whiskey. Lance watched with growing concern as Edwin knocked back drink after drink, his movements becoming increasingly unsteady.
• "Laura," Edwin mumbled, his voice barely audible over the music. "It's really over, isn't it?" He raised his glass in a mock toast before downing its contents.
• Lance was about to intervene when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned to see Devin grinning widely.