She picked up a rod and went down to the staffroom. Shadbolt eyed her with surprise. "You're going in again?" he said.
"Just for a second," she replied. She gave him the rod and unlocked the door.
"How can you be sure he's not lying in wait for you?"
"I'm sure."
Shadbolt wasn't sure at all. Lois could feel his apprehension. She opened the door, crouched low, and reached into the cell. She seized the box and pulled it towards her body.
Then, she paused.
Looked up.
His head had turned.
Their eyes met.
Thanks!
Corrina.
