Maybe you can say something in the welcome center and if he does appear here they won’t be allowed to tell him you are here.
And yes, I am a bit of a sucker for a damsel in distress. Not that you are a damsel and can not take care of yourself. I also have this thing where I stick my foot in my mouth at times.
I am available now, that is why I asked you. I can meet you at the transport station in Chicago and we can walk over for coffee together.