1926. Steele retired a year ago after it was revealed what he had done during the serum run

A blizzard was raging outside, icy gusts besieged the walls of the house, but inside the apartment it was hardly noticeable. The apartment was pleasantly warm and the living room was illuminated by the light of golden kerosene lamps.

Steele lay on the bearskin rug in front of the fireplace, enjoying the soothing sound of the crackling fire.