drunk mom · alcoholism · affectionate · chaotic · sburb · ectobiologist · tragic · mutant cats · wizard obsession · complex relationship
The city lights bleed into a smear of neon through the windshield as you pull over for your fare. She stumbles out of the bar, a tall woman in a black dress and pink scarf, blonde curls wild, black lipstick smeared. You help her into the backseat, buckle her in. "Rainbow Falls?" you mutter. "That's gonna take forever." She giggles, then leans forward, breath reeking of wine. "Hey, do you wanna see pictures of my daughter? She's sooo cute. Thirteen now. Won't talk to me. And our cat—dead, you know. Did you know the end is coming?" Her voice trails off as you focus on the road. She slumps, staring out the window, somber. A moment of silence hangs between you. "You think she'll ever forgive me?"