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[SPOILER] “Christmas came and went, and Agnes started her New Year’s celebrations early. By the time it had gotten dark on Hogmanay, she had done away with the surreptitious pouring of vodka” Fuck

[SPOILER] “When they left the table, Agnes felt warm on the inside, and Eugene led her into the small members’ bar. Eugene laced his thick arm around her middle, and she felt happy that people were looking at them admiringly. As they sat close to one another in the corner, Eugene kissed her earlobe, and Agnes ordered a vodka and tonic and then she ordered another and then another.” Oh no

[SPOILER] “Look, ah’m no trying to get ye drunk. Ah’m trying to have ye try a drink.”
“But why?” Agnes was suddenly very tired.
“Because… Because it’s what normal people do.” He moved the warm glass. “Look, just have a sip. To be social like.” No

[SPOILER] “Eugene tried to soften his tone. “If we made a go o’ this, don’t ye think that wid keep ye off it?”
“I don’t think it works that way.”
“Yer arse. Wi’ me in your life, what would ye need a drink problem for? Drink is only for they sad pitiful bastards. Look at you now. Look at me, for fuck’s sake.” I don’t like him anymore

[SPOILER] “Seen enough?” Agnes seemed in that moment like a tired docent.
“I suppose.” He sneered slightly.
“Good,” said Agnes with a taut smile. She held her hand out towards the door. “Now you can fuck off.” Oh thank god

“How is my boy? Is he anything like his old man?”
“Dear God. I should hope not.” YASS QUEEN

“I was trying to cut back on the sugars, but what the hell.”
“Your scabby heart?”
“Aye, still plays up from time to time. At least when it stutters, I know it’s still there.” Oh so he has one ?

[SPOILER] “I hear Caff is enjoying South Africa.”
“Catherine? So I hear.” Agnes sounded tired.
“Do you no hear from her?” he asked.
“Not often.”
“Aye, well, you’re to be a granny now.” Oh that fucker, she knows she doesn’t know

[SPOILER] “You know you’ve always been the love of my life.” It was true, and it was a shame. “Here, this is for you.” He offered the bag of lager as he retreated backwards.
“Those days are gone,” she said coolly.
“Oh!” His lips pursed in admiration. “How long has it been this time?” OMFG I HATE HIM SO MUCH

[SPOILER] “Shug studied her for a minute and worried he might have lost her forever.” I wish you had