smatt

I have a friend called Sam. He has numerous faults but I can honesty say I love him as a friend. We met at college, 5 years ago, and for the next two years we were almost inseperable, going on drinking missions 4-5 days a week. He vowed he would never settle down, never have a relationship for more than 3 months, never work in a job he hated. He moved 50 miles away to university, I saw him every couple of weeks when I'd visit and we'd get smashed in a cheap club.
I worried about him a lot. He appeared to be on a journey to self destruction - he was into drugs in a big way, took anything anyone gave him. He tried to kill himself at least once.
He dropped out of uni about two years ago, hasn't taken drugs since. He rents a house, has a car, and works in an office. All things he said he'd never do.
I went out yesterday and met him for a few beers, the first time we've been out for six months or so. He's changed and I want the old Sam back. I know he's happier now, but I miss the loon I used to know.
Why do people grow up?