I'm sorry for the embarrassment, but glad you didn't suffer any lasting damage. :) In fact it sounds like a big win in the long-run. As counter-intutitive as it seems, I think you'll find "never" to be the easiest way to go, Non. It's certainly safest!

wow;
looks like you might have fallen into the path of a real-life sobriety-buddy!

and wow for going and apologizing.