5 minutes freewrite dailyprompt 2635 pour me another

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James occupied the hotel seat where he began filling his empty glass with alcohol. Heavy burdens weighed down his shoulders throughout the entire day. The bar counter received a wipe from the bartender who had kind eyes under his gray hair.

"Pour me another," James muttered.

"Rough night?" The bartender filled his glass after requesting more drink.

James sighed. "Lost my job today."

The bartender smiled knowingly. Life ends one thing and continues another under different circumstances.

James drank while reviewing the words spoken by the bartender. An opportunity to interpret his situation differently rather than viewing it as a loss could be his approach.

The passing evening brought his hope back to life while his hopelessness faded away. The first smile appeared on his face after many hours. Hope started to replace his despair as he considered tomorrow would be a potential step forward.