Sook had never been more grateful to see a glass of bourbon in her life and leant back for a second to savour it. She picked up the glass and deposited a single ice cube in her drink, holding it to her neck as it cooled. "Thanks. I feel like it."
After a moment, she took a sip and let its warmth spread through her. "Gran would tan my hide for drinking while I'm looking after Elli. I just need a break from the screaming."
Sighing, she licked her lips of the taste and took a good look at him. "You cleaned up?" she asked, glancing up and down. "You look handsome."