The next morning Alec wakes up feeling refreshed. Having taken his Rose over and over again last night with gusto had soothed the burn that always erupted when he was away from her.

　　Suddenly he wonders if something his friend had once mentioned to him was true.

　　A few months back, Alec had run into his college friend while he was in Boston and right after one drink he had insisted he had to leave. When asked what was so urgent, Alec had mentioned Rose. His friend ...