Paul looked annoyed. “I’m fine.”
Instead of pouring the second double, Marco placed a glass of water in front of Paul.
I could just pour it, Marco thought. No one will notice. tabc on the fly answers chapter 1
Marco served it. Paul threw it back in one gulp and ordered another.
But something felt off. Paul’s eyes were glassy. His words were slightly slurred—not drunk-slurred, but tired-slurred. He swayed just a little when he pulled out his wallet. Paul looked annoyed
Paul grumbled but drank the water. Marco offered a menu. Paul ordered a burger. By the time the food came, Paul was telling Marco about his divorce and his lost dog in the same sentence. He wasn’t angry—he was exhausted and self-medicating.
As the rideshare pulled away, Marco’s manager slapped him on the back. “Good call. He looked rough coming in.” No one will notice
Marco hesitated. The bar was three rows deep. His manager was yelling for garnishes. Another customer waved cash in his face.
Then Marco remembered : You are legally responsible for every drink you serve. Recognizing signs of intoxication starts before the first sip.
But he’d heard the statistic in training: 40% of alcohol-related crashes involve someone who was served after showing visible signs of intoxication. And the law doesn’t care how busy you are.