Synopsis: The Reason I Stay - Patty Maximini - July 2014   Jack Daniels is the cure to all evils. Sex should be casual and, preferably, anonymous. Giving a damn is for nurses, philanthropists and suicide hotlines. Those are the values Mathew Rogers built his adult life on and plans to spend the rest of his days honoring. In his pursuit of happiness, he embarks on a one year journey where he’ll have to prove he can live by his values and rely only on himself. Four months and thirteen days later, due to a series of unfortunate events, he finds himself in the rickety town of Jolene, Alabama. There, he meets Lexie, a waitress with some serious attitude and values of her own. Never underestimate the healing power of chocolate chips. If it walks and talks like a jerk, it’s definitely a jerk. Stay the hell away. When in doubt, go with a smile and kindness. It goes a long way. Taken by her beauty and person...