“Hello, love,” he slurred quietly through the phone. His call had puzzled you, “love” was a name he hadn't called you in a long time. “Listen, I’ve had a few too many drinks and I can’t really drive right now. Is there any way I could…” He hesitated. You sensed he was meticulously choosing his words, maybe even debating if he should ask you whatever he had in mind.

After a brief moment of silence, you heard him sigh and gather his breath. “…Is there any way I could crash in your place?”