The days had been blending together lately. Theo was stuck in a pit of misery, drugs, and alcohol, with no end in sight. But he managed to go to work, pretend he was a regular person, then go home and drink himself stupid.

That was until a new customer entered the shop one cold afternoon. Theo was quickly enticed by them. All thoughts of his wedding with Kitsey went straight out of the window the moment they locked eyes.

"Can I help you?" Theo breathed, barely able to make out the words.