Cam glanced up at the clock—4:57. This was going to be another long day. The shower had given her a lift and woken her up, but that was three hours ago and now the effects of the shower were beginning to fade.
She yawned as she sipped her soda, a change from the usual scotch.
“Want something to wake you up?” Ralphie asked.
Cam laughed. “What? Coffee? I need something stronger than coffee.”
Ralphie laughed heartily. “We got coffee!” Then he lowered his voice even though there was only one customer at the end of the bar. “You know I’ve got some other stuff back here. It’ll keep you up.”
Cam looked at him. “More coke?” she whispered, looking around to make sure no one was within hearing distance.
“I’m surprised you don’t have anything with you.”
She knew that everyone in the family did
