[ WP ] Short story that takes place in a single elevator ride .

*It's going to be a long day. * 
 
 Dave pulled his glasses from his face and rubbed the bridge of his nose. 
 
 In that brief moment of simple comfort, Dave let his mind wander. 
 
 He thought about his family. His wife, sitting at the kitchen table in her robe, coffee in hand, reading an article online about some celebrity getting pregnant by another celebrity, or some shit. He thought about Alana and Jacob. Alana, all of 4 years old, playing with her Barbie dolls. Jacob sitting in the living room with his backpack in hand, ready for another eventful day in the life of a 5th grader. 
 
 He took his hand away and slid his glasses back into place. 
 
 *Only the 4th floor? * 
 
 His destination was floor 22. He stood there, hands rummaging in his pocket, coming across the loose change. 
 
 *I bet I can tell which coin is which without looking at it. * 
 
 His hands grasped a coin and he felt around. 
 
 *Quarter* 
 
 He pulled the quarter out of his pocket and stared at it for a second, flipping it around, then placed it back in his pocket. 
 
 *Nickel* 
 
 He pulled the nickel out of his pocket and abruptly stuck it back where it came from. 
 
 *20th floor* 
 
 His palms started to sweat due to a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. 
 
 *21st floor* 
 
 He took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly. 
 
 *22nd floor* 
 
 Dave stood there for a second, waiting for the door to part. 
 
 After what seemed like an eternity, the door slid open. 
 
 Dave took his gun off safety and walked into his former place of employment for the final time.
