3.I made my way up the stairs to the Epic Center. There were a good number of people strolling around the area; most of them were going to and from the restaurants and coffee shops. I started to wonder whether it was better or worse with so many others around.
I noticed a shop window that showed a very clear reflection of me. On either side of the shop’s entrance stood two arborvitae-type trees. I slowed my stride just a little so that the two men could get a bit closer, then I peeked in the reflection again and noticed that both were carrying guns in shoulder holsters inside their blazers. They appeared to be some type of Beretta M9s. Now I had to assume this was a hit on me, considering the way the men were dressed and the firearms they were carrying.
My mind wanted to try and reason o
