IT was already midnight when they finished drinking. Trevor's friends had left, leaving only Ernest behind.
"Why are you still here?"
"I'll assist you with taking Trevor to your room before I leave. I know you'll struggle to carry him, so-"
"Thanks a lot, Ernest! You're really thoughtful!"
He smiled at her and assisted her in bringing Trevor to their room. With their parents asleep, only Ernest was there to help her.
"Thank you again, Ernest," she expressed gratitude after putting Trevor into bed.
"You can always count on me! Oh, I should head home now."
"Yeah, let me escort you out and-"
"It's fine. Just stay here. He might wake up and look for you."
"Oh, okay."
After Ernest left, she approached Trevor, who was still fast asleep. She was about to go out to get some warm water to
