Alex hadn't given us a room number, but in a place like this, that didn't matter.

All we had to do was mention the reservation, and a waiter would lead the way.

Sure enough, after Ashton gave Alex's name, a waiter promptly escorted us to a private room.

Before the waiter could even reach for the door handle, the door swung open from the inside.

It was Alex himself.

It was almost as if he had some kind of radar ...