"That's what I have been told. Watered-down beer, that is. It calms the stomach, and that way you can give it to children without parents protesting the school for delivering their protégées drunk."

She moved to the kitchen for a glass and water, slowly regaining a sense of control. Susan wasn't a nurse, but a teacher definitely had nurse-like qualities. If she could stick to that, she could get through the night without making Lee worse in any way.

"As your an adult", she continued after finding both glass and water, "watering the beer down might not be necessary and distract you a little from your situation."