[Q]: like i told you before , things happen beyond the breakers that nobody ever knows . '' an evil edge to his voice hinted a warning brock knew he 'd do well to heed . * * * salinger despised waiting ; he was a man of action . his long fingers drummed the surface of his desk while he waited for brock to contact him . for several evenings , he 'd stayed late at the office in anticipation of hearing the buzz of his cell phone and a text message from...

[A]: brock

[Q]: '' i beg your pardon ? '' '' never mind . good night , mrs. blankenship . '' '' good night , dear . '' hannah stepped into the small hallway , waited until winston came inside , and then swiftly shut the door . she flipped on the lights . '' give me a minute to change ,...

[A]: winston

[Q]: trudging back into the elevator , i leaned against the back wall until the chime signaled that i was at my floor , and then i stepped out into the hallway , forcing one foot in front of the other . '' liis ? '' marks called as i passed his office . '' get in here . '' i stopped and turned around , surprised at the gratefulness i felt for the...

[A]: invitation

[Q]: the same thoughts over and over again , until trying not to think them was like trying to get a song out of his head . hi , i 'm lincoln . i 've seen you in the break room ... hi , i 'm lincoln , doris 's friend ... hi , have we met before ? in the break room ? i 'm doris 's friend ... hi , i 'm lincoln . i work downstairs in the information technology office ... hi , i work downstairs , in computer support , my name is...

[A]:
lincoln