Steve returned to the table and sat down. He stopped drinking for the evening. He asked the waiter to reheat his bisque and keep his filet mignon warm. It was a beautiful cut, and Steve did not want to waste both dishes. He ate with Donovan and spoke about movies, sports, and so on. Donovan had finished and wanted to excuse himself several times, but Steve would not let him go until he finished his meal. After the meal, Steve finally allowed Donovan to leave the table and restaurant.
Steve followed Donovan to the hotel’s taxi stand and departed. Donovan gave his hotel’s address to the manager, got into a taxi, and drove off. Steve then returned to the taxi stand and got Donovan’s address from the manager. He went back to his hotel room and collapsed on the floor, shaken to his core. He ha
