“Give me your best,” he said to the bartender as he sat on the stool.

“You’ve got it, boss,” said the bartender. In a few seconds, he had slid a drink in front of him.

Ayo took the frothy brew without hesitation and downed it immediately.

The burn made his eyes water and numbed him a bit. Good.

He slid the glass towards the bartender again. “Keep it coming.”

“Anything you want, boss,” the bartender said right before he gave him another glass.

Ayo downed it again, and he could finally feel his racing heart slowing down. Even better.

He slid the glass across again, “More,”

The bartender gave him...