"Well, you know you're welcome as long as you like. It would be nice for you to stay at least until the New Year--" Beca goes to speak but her Mom continued regardless, holding a hand up for her to stay silent, "--and I know it's a few months away, and the idea of staying with your old Mom for more than three weeks fills you with anxiety at being subject to any kind of potential extended family or childhood interactions, but your health is important, Beca. You need a break from all this drama; it's affecting your job, your creativity, your already stellar mood and I'm sure it's affecting your social life, too."
"Or lack thereof," Beca added quickly, taking a sip of her drink and letting the whiskey roll down her throat.