You shouldn't associate with someone who is addicted to drugs.
Mike was hanging out with Travis, a known drug dealer, an hour before he had to go to work.
Mike needs a ride to work.
Mike calls a taxi cab to bring him to work as soon as possible.
Mike asks Travis if he could give him a ride to his job site.
Mike gets to work on time after getting a ride from the taxi company.
The cops pull Travis over for drugs and Mike ends up in jail with him.