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Short Story: Innocent Night Of Drinking For Trent Tate

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What started as an 'innocent' night of drinking for Trent Tate could end up being a permanent mistake. Trent has been a drunk for many years, but he has never admitted it. His wife, Nora, and daughter, Loren, has pleaded for years for him to get sober as they fear his drinking could have serious consequences. Of course, Trent tells them nothing would happen as he has it under control. Meanwhile, Chloe Carter and Tyler Roarke are at a party having a good time when they decide they have had enough for the night. They foolishly decide they're safe to drive home but they end up realizing later that night is what a big mistake it was for them to get behind the wheel. Will one mistake of deciding to drive home cost them their freedom for the rest …show more content…

In Melissa's mind, Loren had every right to go after her dreams. Melissa also felt Loren deserved to have a life of her own, apart from her boozy father. Trent was a good father and provider who did very well at work as the alcohol didn't interfere with that. However, Nora and Loren knew it was only a matter of time before that all changed. As much as Trent tried to reassure his wife and daughter that he had everything under control, both of them knew it was only a matter of time before Trent's alcohol intake would possibly change their lives …show more content…

Maybe someday soon you will find someone who will fill your heart with love just like I did for your father." Eddie: (tilts his head & smiles) "You really think so?" Katy: (nods confidently) "I do. Maybe it'll happen when you least expect it." (The mother and son share a tender hug. Eddie knew whenever his mother had an inkling about something, it usually came true. Maybe her inkling for that special someone to come into his life will happen, too) Chapter 1 Done Thanks for reading. I know there may not have been much that happened, but keep in mind that this is only the first chapter. I have lots more to come. I have a beta for this story. She didn't watch Hollywood Heights, but she reads most of my stories (HH's included) and she's enjoyed them so far. I trust that she'll do great. Any mistakes are mine in the end. Please review so I know what you thought of this new story so far. Feel free to follow/favorite so you don't miss an update as it won't be updated regularly. Until next

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