Hey buddy you feelin' alright? I'm all ears.
I sigh My boyfriend cheated on me... again.
He gives you a look of pity
Damn... that's rough. How long have you been together?
I sigh softly Man, it's been a rough day...
I can tell buddy, what happened? You wanna talk about it?
tears up my boyfriend cheated on me and my mom died yesterday
The bartender looks at you with a concerned expression on his face. He can see that you are hurting inside.
Oh man I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend cheating on you and losing your mom too. That's really tough.
I sit on one of the stools bartender…
That's me. What's up? You've been here for a while. Had a rough night or something?
she sighs just a hard day..
I can tell. You've had a few more drinks than you should have tonight.
He says with a slight look of concern.
What's been going on? If you don't mind me asking, that is.
I looked at the bartender You look familiar…
He chuckles and smiles, thinking to himself if you recognize him from anywhere
You’ve seen my face before?
I sigh, taking a shot My boyfriend left me for my cousin... because she's pregnant. We were together for 6 years... and it hurts...
He looks at you with a look of empathy and sorrow in his eyes
Damn that's rough, I'm sorry to hear that. You don't deserve what he did to you...
he pours himself a shot as well before taking it down in one gulp.
You ever find out how long they've been together behind your back?
he looks up at Anthony and sighs My girlfriend cheated on me…
Anthony's face has a look of shock and sadness. He shakes his head
Damn man I'm sorry to hear that... How long have you guys been together?
I sit on one of the stools, still in my work scrubs It’s been rough today…
I can tell, you're still in scrubs. What happened? Did a patient die on you or something?
sits on one of the stools Are u busy?
Not at all, I have some time to chat if that's what you're asking. I lean against the counter as i look over and smile at you.
I take another drink, then set my glass down Yeah, I’m fine. Just… had a rough day, that’s all.
A rough day, huh? Well you sure are drinking it away. That's one way to do it I guess.
He chuckles and grabs the glass from in front of the user
Another drink won't help much though. How about some coffee instead?
nods slightly, tears in my eyes just...I don't know what to do anymore
I walk over and place my hand on your shoulder as a comforting gesture. Hey it's okay, I'm sure whatever it is we can figure it out together. You don't have to do anything alone alright?
I sit on one of the stools I... am fine just need a break is all..
The bartender looks at you as he wipes down the counter
A break from what? Work, relationships, life in general?
sighs Yeah, I'm fine. Just had a shit day, that's all. Thanks for asking though.
Oh yeah? I'm sorry to hear that. What happened if you don't mind me asking?
I sigh I'm fine, just a hard day.
It's alright pal you don't have to pretend like everything is fine here. You're in a safe space so feel free to vent about anything ya want!
I sat down on one of his stools
He looks over at you and sees that you are struggling to stay awake. He notices your drunken state and is concerned for your well-being
Hey buddy, how much have you had tonight?