Eric straightened his collar and came down the stairs. He had also drunk a lot, but he had not lost control or blacked out. Thus, he did not have a hangover.

As he reached the landing, he saw the servants gathered around the couch in the living room, and his brow furrowed. What is this?- he wondered.

A moment passed, and then he heard Paul’s voice. Almost immediately, the servants turned around and began to clear out - and he was able to see what all the fuss was about. “Oh, my God?” ...