"That's why you drink it in small glasses." These were a little bigger than proper spotchka cups but not by too much. Cobb smiled at Billy as he reached across the table and took his cup from him.

"Come on, kid, let's get you somewhere you can lie down." He got up and offered Billy a hand just in case he was unsteady on his feet.

Billy was relaxed and seemed lighter than when he'd first sat down with Cobb. Probably the alcohol helping but Cobb liked to think some of it was the conversation.