Severely disappointed with the way things had turned out, Vernon decided to head over to a bar to clear his mind. The dimly lit atmosphere and the quiet hum of conversations provided a temporary escape from his mounting stress.
At the bar, Vernon nursed his drink, contemplating his options. Just then, he recognized a familiar face from high school. It was Jake, a friend he hadn’t seen in years. Jake, noticing Vernon, walked over with a grin. “Vernon, is that you? Long time no see!”