Possible Clues:

• Smashed plates in smithereens, visibly embarrassed
• Penny survived, holding soldier tight
• French father and daughter crossing the Parisian street, drunk
• Pat reels about and departs drunk
• Under the table, covered
• Rendered tired and emotional?
• Hammered -- as one's walls may be?
• Under the table, like the ceiling?
• Rendered senseless from drink
• Elders apt to get drunk — very drunk