The mention of entering the building at staggered times made Archer pause. "Yes," he said. "I suppose you're right." Nodding, he extended a hand to the other man cordially. "It was a pleasure meeting you. As I said before, the events of tonight will stay between us exclusively. And in the spirit of reciprocity, I would not hesitate to aid you in the way in which you have aided me."
With a tight smile, he pulled back. Without another word, he turned his back on Cole and walked out of the garage, leaving this entire mess behind him. It was as if it had never happened, a story told about someone else's life. As he entered the lobby, he found his steps growing ever lighter. It had left him already.