They arrived at the building. It was surprisingly quiet, but that seldom meant good news. Jim casually walked to the stairs leading his companion and shouted as he walked, "Spence! Steph! It's Jim! I have someone with me, do not shoot!". He hoped they heard, wherever they were. Soon they reached the barricade and had to climb the rails. They continued their trek to the top of the stairs. He decided to trip the alarm he set before if it still was there. Ten. Eleven. Twelve. Thirteen. He repeated what he said before and knocked, and waited for the door to open.