Anthony didn't notice her lack of breathing. Perhaps he would have waited, otherwise. Patting down the pockets in his oversized coat, he found his nearly empty pack of cigarettes and lighter immediately. The stick was placed between his lips and lit in a matter of moments.
"My dad had a decanter in his study. I grew up sneaking drinks from it as a kid. I'm a born alcoholic," he commented, exhaling smoke as he spoke.