I didn't make it far, stumbling on Bill who lurked, as I'd expected he would, near the elevators when I emerged downstairs. At least he didn't follow me all the way up, but the relief on his face when I stepped out into the noisy lobby made me smile.

I hooked my arm through his as I guided him down the hall toward the staff quarters. "I'm fine, see?"

"Good to know," he said. "Any luck?"

"Not sure." I stopped him beside the exit sign over the doors ...