A dark-haired girl stands with him. He speaks easily to her, but she isn’t leaning in toward him or doing anything romantic. They look comfortable with each other. My throat is dry, and I take a deep drink. The liquid soothes my throat immediately. I take another sip, liking how it’s making me forget my problems and relaxing my body. When my cup is empty, I leave Nathan and Sam and go in search of the supply of alcohol. The bar is mostly empty. A girl with pink pigtails takes my ...