[There's a beat. It's a long one. He's sobering up, now, and more talking to him makes him feel more tired than he was before he started drinking. He's clearly taking a moment to remember just how much he cares about his best friend.]
I love you, Alain, and you know I care, but I don't want to talk about any of that tonight. Can it wait?
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I love you, Alain, and you know I care, but I don't want to talk about any of that tonight. Can it wait?
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If you're genuinely taking care of yourself and have a ride home.
[But there's a mostly non-functional, occasionally utilized dimmer for approximately two (2) people in the entire world.]
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I am, and I do. Promise.
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[And he definitely will call, not too terribly later on.]
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It does.]