Recover

Charlie heard a stirring from the main living quarters and emerged from the bathroom to find Jonathan with an array of potential brunch items. “Good morning,” he said. “I’m guessing you’re probably not hungry, but I did order some dry toast—which I think is probably your best option. And possibly some orange juice.”

Charlie waved both items away and dropped onto the couch on his back. “Why is the sun so bright?” he asked, tossing a pillow over his face.

“Let me turn it down for you,” Jonathan said sarcastically. He did, however, adjust the blinds to make sure they were closed as tightly as possible.

“How much did I drink?” Charlie asked, pressing the pillow against his eyes.

“From what I can tell, about a bottle of brandy, and most of a bottle of Jameson.”

“Don’t ever let me drink alcohol again, all right?” he said, muffled by the pillow.