It kind of sounds like a bummer when you say it like that.

[He didn't really have a problem with his mother's drinking. He couldn't begrudge her a vice with the life she'd lead, as long as it didn't effect the little girl in the house.]

Something with an actual proof. Or even just a beer if you're going to hold out on me.

[He leans forward, smiling again.] Come on J, serve me a real drink. today's been boring, help me make tonight a little more fun.