he felt as if he 'd read the first page of the most absorbing book he 'd ever opened , only to have it slammed shut . the drivers are waiting about a mile behind us . i know the minute i open the door that i 'm going to kill whoever is in that room with her . we spiral and spiral until we reach the top landing . he answered the door in his trousers and robe . it had been a few months since he 'd last mentioned missy without being asked first . 