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11:50 p.m.

Death-Cast did not call because he is not dying today.

He is, however, alone in his office, away from his wife and close to his alcohol.

Joaquin’s sobriety is being tested by the continued attacks against Alano as well as Alano’s rebellion against security measures

that’s making it harder and harder to keep him alive in this new unpredictable life of his. Yes, Joaquin has suffered blackouts

from drinking in the past, but losing sleep over Alano’s survival isn’t exactly keeping him sharp either.

He walks over to the bar cart and grabs a shot glass.

No, this is not the way.

Joaquin sets down the shot glass and grabs the whole bottle instead.