. That couldnt be the case! "I have to use the bathroom," he said out of the blue " My house isnt to far from here." I must have had a weird look on m... face because he continued "I dont want anything from you i will drop you off where ever you want to go." I agreed and we drove the short distance to his apartment. Once inside i could tell he was single and if not his woman had no say on the decor. He used the bathroom and came into the livingroom where I was sitting trying to find something on. Nobody will miss them. I’ll take a couple down to the office. What time is your appointment with Joyce?”“Half past four.”“Consider it done.”“Thanks.”At that point Joyce opened her office door and, seeing me whispering to Claire, gave me a rather frosty scowl. Oh well, back to reality. I fled to go about my regular duties.Half past four I got to the Cleaning Manager’s office. There was no sign of Joyce. I tried the door and found it unlocked. I opened the door and looked in, half-expecting to. I thought I could hear murmuring but it sounded miles away. I awoke again. Everything was quiet. I tried to focus, to concentrate on my surroundings.I awoke again. I heard voices, subdued voices, but I was able to make out the words. They only created more confusion in my mind. What was stable? Who lost blood? Why couldn't I speak?I woke up and heard my wife, Karen, talking. She sounded close. After several attempts, I managed to open my eyes. The bright lights forced me to close them. Keep thinking about your breathing and the number on your forehead."He stayed quiet for quite some time after that. I did as he said and it was all I could do to think about the various aspects of my breathing and keep track of the number I was envisioning on my forehead. Despite my best efforts, stray thoughts began to creep in as my concentration waned. Alek noticed my frustration."Go easy on yourself." There was a trace of amusement in his voice, "You're relaxing as hard as you can, and that.