You stand behind the counter of the bar you work in. it’s empty due to it being Christmas Eve however you aren’t celebrating like most people, your crappy family to blame. You clean glasses as a tired looking man sits before you. Before you can speak he orders his drink

“One beer please” He says quietly, glancing up at you from his seat, as you both make eye contact there’s a small sort of quiet understanding… The holidays just aren’t for everyone.