The elevator door opened slowly, and Bryan leaned forward in his chair, hope flooding through him.

But as Berry stepped out, Bryan's face fell in disappointment. He sighed and stared down at his magazine again when Berry's voice stopped him.

"Bryan?"

He looked up to see Berry staring at him in complete surprise, her tiredness replaced by recognition and confusion.

Bryan stood up quickly, a genuine smile spreading across his face.

"Berry! I can't believe it's you."

They hugged ...