DAHLIAI was dumbfounded. In everything I'd expected him to do, this was never it. I didn't know what to make of it so I kept mute, allowed my brain process all of it.

We remained mute to each other. He didn't look like he would be ready to leave this cell anytime soon.

"What are you doing, Leroy?" For the second time, I had to ask.

He shrugged. "Like I said, I'm not leaving here until you talk to me. And I'm not leaving here without you."

"How did you get them to let you in here?" I sized him ...