INT. - THE PANIC ROOM - NIGHT

Gerri knew what the alarm meant, was already lunging forward for the exit, but the body was in the way, a small knot of people who shouldn't have been anywhere near her crime scene blocking her way.

The door slammed closed long before she reached it, tripping over the hem of her gown, throwing her forward to thud against the sealed exit. A strong hand grasped her arm, helped steady her, but she shook off the grip before realizing it was her ...