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We headed down the long corridor. Dr. Botnick led the way. The corridor seemed to narrow as we walked, as though the tiled walls were closing in on us. I was about to move behind Myron, walking single file, when she stopped in front of a window. “Wait here, please.” Dr. Botnick poked her head in the door. “Ready?” From inside, a voice said, “Give me two seconds.” Dr. Botnick closed the door. The window was thick. Wires crisscrossed inside of it, forming diamonds. There was a shade blocking our view. “Are you ready?” Dr. Botnick asked. I was shaking. We were here. This was it. I nodded. Myron S R
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