Bernice Summerfield and the Hollow Leg

by drox

Drabble for dw100 99 bottles challenge. Rated for depiction of alcohol abuse and binge drinking.

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Bernice Summerfield and the Hollow Leg
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"Twoooo bottles uh beer onna waaaaall..."

"I told her it was a bad idea."

"But you did nothing to stop her." The Doctor glared at Ace, then bent over Bernice and checked her pupils.

"You ever tried to stop her? From doing anything?"

"Twoooo bottelsuh beeeeeeeeer! Take one down..."

The Doctor pried the bottle from Bernice's unresisting fingers.

"...Pazzit aroun'."

"That's quite enough of that, I think." He looked at the empties scattered on the floor. "Please tell me you didn't start at ninety-nine."

"Hunnerd. Wannid t'shee if I cud still dooit."

Still? The Doctor shook his head in disbelief.