Chapter 90

"You still want more drinks? Look at how drunk you are!" Sue steadied Nicole and looked at her with concern. "Wait here while I go settle the bill, I'll give you a lift back home soon." "I don't want to go home!" Nicole's voice was a few pitches higher than usual. She wrapped her arms around Sue's neck and insisted, "You're drinking with me! Let's have a few more drinks together!" The alcohol was starting to get to her, which was evident in her behavior of leaning on Sue and acting out. Sue quickly raised her hand to placate her. "Alright, I'll have a few more drinks with you." Over the years, Sue had never seen Nicole drunk. Even during bar visits, Nicole was always the one looking after her when she had too much to drink. "Coco?" Sue held Nicole and softly inquired, "What's wrong? Is it because of... Jacob?" "Don't bring up that jerk!" Nestling against Sue, Nicole's voice was choked with tears. "Don't mention him..." "I knew it. He was the culprit behind your moodiness!"