"I don't remember us leaving the light on," he whispered. Then he took the key from her hand and gently inserted it into the lock. As he thought, it was already unlocked. He pushed Su Ling to one side of the door, and then stood back on the other side, his back to the wall. Reaching out he turned the door handle and pushed it open. Thanks God, the corridor was empty so they shouldn't arouse anybody's curiosity.
For a moment, there was complete silence, and then they heard Brian's voice. "Is there anyone there?" he called uncertainly.
Both Edwin and Su Ling grinned at one another across the space of the open door, and then they walked inside, greatly relieved ... Brian Slattery was sitting in an arm chair, and he was pointing a gun directly at them.
Edwin closed the door and walked towar
