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James Monroe slammed the phone down with a curse and headed straight for the fridge.

Renching open the door, he stared at the ice-cold beer.

His face contorted with anger.

Fuck it, he said.

Slamming closed the door and marching back into the living room.

He stood in the middle of the room with hands, clenching and unclenching

with the need to lash out to break something, anything.

He stood that way for some time, his eyes closed, just breathing

until the anger passed and a great weariness fell over him.

Causing his legs to buckle, spilling him into a nearby chair.

One beer, he thought, looking as dry lips.

He'd do anything just for one goddamn beer.

That he knew he couldn't do it.

He had responsibilities.

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