Jack is sitting in the Sidewinder Public Library, looking through old newspapers on microfilm to discover more history related to the Overlook hotel. The lens of the machine is warped, and Jack has developed a terrible headache. When Wendy comes in, he is angry at her questions regarding what he is doing, and why. The constant inquisition reminds Jack of his drinking days, and he finds himself yelling at her, without reason. Apologizing, he explains his headache, and asks for aspirin. When he drank, he used to chew Excedrin to ease hangovers, and when Wendy only has another brand, he thinks to himself how stupid she can be. When she offers to get him water, he screams at her in his head to get out, but manages to say.....
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