"I didnt think your visit to the cafe was wise. Yet here we are" he responded taking the bottle and walking back to the seat he'd taken before beside Alan. "I can still focus with any volume, my reactions will just be delayed. Just read out the paperwork" it wasn't the drink that was the problem, it was everything else. The whisky was only there to calm his mind or he'd probably be flying off the rails and fidgeting while his brain thought of all the possible outcomes for Charles.<br/><br/>He shuffled a little closer to Alan so he could see the the documents better and let out a quiet sigh. He hadn't taken another drink, to be honest he'd soon lose count if he continued, but the bottle remained on the table as his eyes scanned over the paperwork. "Okay" he said still sounding a little deflated. He hadn't really looked at Alan directly since they'd sat down, but his eyes managed to hold their gaze again for a few seconds. "By taking one person down, you risk taking down many. I can't talk about past mistakes because I don't know what was done. Whatever you and Charles have going has nothing to do with me. I'll sit you both down like kids if I have too. But for now, focus on the paperwork. I'm already way over my head. If I need to sign anything just wait until the end. If I'm confused about something I'll make it known".<br/><br/>He thought Charles would have called or at least sent another text by now. So far Caden hadn't spoken to him this morning. He'd been planning to reply when he'd reached the office, but the world seemed to have other plans for him... How did his giant know he was up? Had he asked the other members to spy on him? Of course. This was going to be a long day. "Are you staying close by? I have a lot of rooms available... Since you're helping me with the case. It's the least I can do*.