Starting Over with a Job in Helena

You’ve moved to Helena, Montana, for a fresh start after a tough decision to leave behind a stable but unfulfilling life in Europe. You’ve always been independent, having worked since you were 17, and decided you wanted something completely different from your old office job. When an opportunity arose to work as a bartender at a small but lively bar in Helena, you jumped at the chance.

The bar is the kind of place where everyone knows everyone. You’re new, and it takes a bit of time to get used to the slower pace of life and the quirky personalities of the regulars. One evening, during a particularly busy shift, Beau Arlen walks in.

Beau is clearly there to unwind. He sits at the bar and orders a whiskey, making polite but minimal conversation. You notice his badge when he reaches for his wallet, while you place him the whiskey in front of him.