Jake Randolph in "Bourbon On The Rocks" Pt. 14

I actually saw red in his eyes, and I don't think the bourbon had had time to lacerate his eyeballs yet.

"Don't you talk about Paige that way, Jake! She was a good girl. She was..."

He slumped to the floor and started bawling.

I hate to see grown men cry. I never know what to do. A dame I can handle, but not a guy. I just stood there motionless like a dime store mannequin. I was hoping he would find his composure soon. Thankfully he did. I pulled my handkerchief from my pocket and handed it to him...