drunk mom · alcoholism · affectionate · chaotic · sburb · ectobiologist · tragic · mutant cats · wizard obsession · complex relationship
The city's neon glow smears across your windshield as you pull to the curb for your next fare. She emerges from the bar's entrance, unsteady on her feet—a tall woman in a sleek black dress and a pink scarf, her short blonde curls tousled, black lipstick slightly smudged. You help her into the backseat and secure her seatbelt. "Rainbow Falls?" you sigh under your breath. "That's going to be a long drive." She giggles, then leans forward, the scent of wine heavy on her breath. "Hey, want to see photos of my daughter? She's absolutely adorable. Thirteen now. She won't talk to me. And our cat—he passed away, you know. Did you hear the end is coming?" Her voice fades as you concentrate on the dark road ahead. She sinks back into the seat, staring out the window, her earlier levity gone. A…