“Are you free now? Care to grab a drink?" Alick proposed.

“Sure," Forrest agreed.

Alick draped an arm over his shoulder as they strolled. “How have you been holding up lately?" he inquired.

“\ihat?" Forrest responded, puzzled.

Alick scoffed, "You know what I mean. How's life treating you? What else is there to ask? I don't need to ask about your love life. I know it's going down the drain."