Having nearly finished their drinks, Andrew took out his wallet, extracted some bills, and settled the tab.

Exiting the bar, it was already dark outside. As they had both been drinking, they couldn't drive, so Andrew called for a ride.

The car stopped steadily in front of the apartment building, and the two of them stepped out. Isabella, having had a bit too much to drink, felt a bit dizzy. She clung to Andrew's arm, allowing him to guide her to the elevator.

They stopped in front of the ...