The Quarry

‘I think Alison means they try to look ahead, for the company they work for,’ Pris says, squeezing Rick’s hand. ‘To make sure it doesn’t appear evil.’
‘They watch their bosses’ arses,’ Hol says to Rick.
Guy looks at him and says, ‘They’re cunts.’
Alison whirls to face Guy. ‘Do you fucking mind? There’s no need for that sort of language!’
Guy continues to look at Rick, takes a sip of his Guinness and says, ‘They’re touchy cunts.’

'Hot and cold running sarcasm in every fucking room.'

I think most people drink because they're not happy with their sober self and wish to alter matters, whereas I am quite happy with who I am.

Maybe there's always been something in Guy's life that was falling apart. Until finally, as well as the house and the car and whatever else, the thing falling apart ended up being himself.