SEVENTEENIF THIS MAN WAS COMING from the side of the corridor opposite the dressing room, it meant that he came from the hinge side of the door. Also, he would have to either extend his arm completely across the door to push it open, or maybe use a leg and then follow the opening of the door as he came inside. From what I had seen so far, most of these guys had no real tactical experience or training.
The door slowly opened, and I flattened myself against the wall again. In less than a minute I expected too many men to handle by myself to come rushing back when someone realized the burning SUV in front had been a distraction—if they hadn’t done so already. Through the gap created from the opening door I saw the man pass by slowly, following the arch of the door as it swung open. I gave hi
