Sebastian woke up on his birthday feeling content and at peace. The first thing he did was make himself a cup of coffee, which he slowly sipped on as he gazed out the window at the snowy landscape.

Despite the tranquil scene before him, Sebastian's mind was preoccupied with thoughts of life's frustrations, along with a hankering for a cigarette. Every once in awhile, he let out a sigh or a heavy groan, his mind unable to fully enjoy the beauty of the moment.