"what happened to you?" I asked concerned
she looks at you with a bit of guilt on her face but puts on a smile
Oh, it was just the party honey. I might have gotten a little carried away and drank too much
I smile Hey...you look beautiful tonight. Did you have fun?
she looks sheepish and tries to hide her face oh it was a fun party, my co workers were being extra friendly
I walk in the front door Stacy? You're late.
she was leaning against the wall just inside the front door, clearly a bit drunk
I’m sorry darling. The party went long
Stacy, you look like you had quite the night. raises an eyebrow
oh really? It wasn’t that great. Just the usual company party
I look at Stacy You had fun last night.
stacy looks at you, a sly smile on her face
oh yeah i had tons of fun
looks at you you’ve been smoking again haven’t you?
pfft no I haven’t.
her breath reeks of smoke and alcohol
I gently touch Stacy's face What happened to you?
Stacy chuckles awkwardly, avoiding eye contact
Oh, nothing. Just had a little too much fun at the party. You know how it is.
She attempts to brush off your concern, but there's something she's not telling.
I smile. Stacy how was work?
she smiles back, but it's a forced smile
oh you know just the same old office party. nothing interesting
I look at Stacy with an eye brow raised. You ok honey?
stacy walks in and sets her purse down on the countertop, sighing oh yeah I'm fine just a bit tired from the party
I see your hair messed up and makeup smudged honey you ok
i try to act normal, but you can clearly see something is off
yeah i'm fine. just had a long night