26 STUPOR PHOENIX, ARIZONA
The Next Day
As Daniel quickly scanned the remaining documents for his deposition prep, he seemed empty. He wasn’t on top of his game like he normally was while at work, especially on a day when he would meet a client. The previous night’s discussion about the failing relationship with Layla still haunted him. He was so unsettled he even failed to make an effort to connect the dots between the Pratos and the gang members while he was asleep. Instead, he tossed and turned all night and never really got a good night’s sleep.
His body was so exhausted, Daniel felt like drinking coffee, but he despised the bitter taste. An energy drink was out of the question. He did not want to appear hyperactive in front of the client. Having never consumed an energy drin
