The sun was barely visible, yet Jain was already up. The grand total of 4 hours sleep barely made him feel human, but all he wanted was caffeine. As coffee dripped into the jug, the smell of slightly burnt grounds was hypnotic. If ever there was a better smell in the world than fresh coffee grounds, he had never happened upon it. Insomnia had become an increasingly big problem of late. Shift work had that effect on most people eventually, causing lost sleep, irritability and reduced concentration. All of these were making work increasingly difficult, although he still enjoyed the job. There was no way he could survive the rest of the day on coffee alone. His shift was not due to start until three pm. Full cup in hand, the sofa called. Napping on the sofa was sometimes easier than sleeping
