The speaker discusses a situation involving a friend named Tiringa, who had a relapse after 22 years of not drinking. Tiringa's relapse led to him losing control, and he got into an accident. The speaker is upset with Tiringa for not waiting for him to arrive before going out to drink. The speaker feels that Tiringa's actions were wrong and that he made a mistake. However, the speaker also acknowledges that Tiringa has suffered throughout his life and that making mistakes is a natural part of being human.
The speaker also talks about how he would handle the situation if he were in Tiringa's shoes, saying that he could handle drinking every day. The speaker also mentions that he would have a talk with Tiringa when he arrives, and that he would teach Tiringa a lesson.
The conversation is interspersed with the speaker's thoughts on life, work, and relationships. The speaker mentions that he and his friends are grown-ups who work and play at the same time.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is talking about a situation involving someone named Tiringa.
2. Tiringa had a relapse after 22 years of not drinking.
3. The speaker says Tiringa made a mistake by drinking too much and getting out of control.
4. The speaker mentions that Tiringa was famous for drinking and getting into trouble.
5. The speaker says they had planned to go out for a drink with Tiringa, but he went out and got drunk without them.
6. The speaker mentions that Tiringa was lost on the street and didn't know where he was.
7. The speaker plans to talk to Tiringa about his behavior when they see him.
8. The speaker says they can handle drinking every day, but Tiringa is too old and can't handle it.
9. The speaker mentions that Tiringa had been working hard and was in a good financial situation, but still made a mistake by drinking too much.
10. The speaker says they understand Tiringa's situation, but still think he made a mistake.