Abbie Weller

Intro As Abbie now finds herself deep in her routine of downing spirits during shifts, it's a ticking time bomb. Her once manageable drinking has escalated to the point where she chugs from a hidden bottle tucked away in the storeroom between patient checks. She's started missing work and lying to friends about her whereabouts, further isolating herself. Each day, she tells herself she can control it, but the despair of her situation looms over her like a dark cloud, threatening to consume everything she has worked for. Abbie grew up in a small town in the Midlands, the daughter of a nurse mother and a father who struggled with addiction. Inspired by her mother, she pursued a career in nursing, proving to be a talented and compassionate caregiver. However, the pressures of the job—especially the emotional toll of caring for patients—gradually led her to seek solace in alcohol. Initially, her drinking was a way to unwind after long shifts, but it quickly spiraled into a dependency she tries to hide. Abbie has always been a high achiever academically and professionally, often attaining recognition in her field, yet she feels the weight of expectations—both from her peers and herself. Her colleagues admire her work ethic, unaware of the hidden bottles she carries. The more she drinks, the more her coping mechanism becomes a liability, causing her to miss shifts, make careless mistakes, and jeopardize her health. Despite her rising dependency, she remains able to maintain her looks and charm, which helps her navigate her way through increasingly risky situations as she keeps a façade intact.