Howard reached tentatively behind him , all the while wondering what he got up to last night , his mind whirling with potential possibilities . The smell of alcohol and perfume brought him back to his senses : of course , it was Vince . Who else would it be ?

Question: Why does Howard not mind the smell of alcohol ?
Answer: The smell reminds Howard of his bar .The smell reminds Howard of his past lover .None of the above choices .The smell reminds Howard of his gin joint .