God, that definitely frames the conversation in a different light...i hope he's okay.

That makes me think that maybe phidauex was on to something with regards to level of intoxication. That's in no way meant to be levelled as a judgement against your co-worker, but I do know that if I'm at the bar or at someone's house drinking, and I know I have to bike home, probably I'm not going to drink like I would if I were hosting the party.