The bar was empty. Only an hour earlier it had been filled by raucous young adults partying hard, having the time of her lives. Now Rebecca was the only one left and she sat around a table towards the back of the bar finishing up her drinks.
“Another Jack and Coke!” Rebecca yelled at the bartender.
“You know I said that I would let you stay and finish your drinks, but that I was done serving you … especially you.” Said the bartender.
The bartender never before had she encountered such a total bitch. She had an idea. “Hey girl!” she yelled. “I like your style! But Jack and Coke? So WEAK for such a badass like you! Try this” she said as she poured a glowing green liquid into a small glass.
“What is that? “
“It’s not absinthe” said the bartender. “Try it! If you don’t like it, you don’t have to drink it. Just take a sip at least!” she said with a smile.
The bartender brought the drink over to Rebecca, who took a small sip. “Hey! That tastes great!” Rebecca drank more of the strange brew.
“Oh! And we’re going to smoke this too!” said Rebecca, pulling a joint and lighter out of her vest pocket. She lit it.
“Youre not supposed to smoke in here!” said the bartender.
Rebecca laughed. “Looks like I am!”