[ she follows behind him, thankful to have company. the apartment has felt horrifically empty without Peter. every other time his absence has meant he's just a call way. that's not the case now. ]

The problem with quaalude is it eventually wears off and then you're back where you started. Might as well not even tempt oneself with the blissful nothing of medication.

[ Cheryl softly rests a hand on his back. ] Have you been sleeping?