1932 Drug & The Dominos/Roy Maddock

Synopsis
According to Fred, a doctor living in New York City

Fred states that drug addict Roy Maddock is "human scum" in the eyes of society, though he personally does not feel particular contempt for him. Roy is reckless and notorious among the city's doctors for his constant illnesses or injuries, the sort of person who fails to see long term consequences for short term relief.

Though the world may view Roy's type as "trash," Fred believes that Roy acts thoughtlessly rather than out of conscious self-destruction. If he were a character in a bad film, he would someone concerned with only their present scene rather those of the past or future.

While Fred is not especially interested in whether Roy will be able to turn his life around, he quotes his assistant's thoughts: if Roy were an actor, his co-star would be his only audience and his lover. Should Roy finally come to understand that and face her, he just might be able to change.

Trivia

 * The assistant Fred refers to is likely Who.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * Fred (narrator)
 * Roy Maddock; Edith (pictured)

Quotes

 * "[Roy's] the type of person who can't visualize the fact that if you light a campfire in the middle of your room because you're cold, you'll start a house fire and burn to death. That example was too extreme, but you get my meaning." —Fred on Roy.