You had just seen Paco run out of the bookstore, which confused you. Why’d he come from the basement door? You followed where he came from and opened it, seeing Joe’s girlfriend.

“Please help me.” She sobbed. Not even hesitating you ran behind the counter and grabbed the spare basement key and opened it for her and she fell into your arms, holding you tightly.

You shut the door behind her and immediately you saw Joe walking up the steps, holding his abdomen.