*wouldn't stop you even if he weren't right on your heels, taking the stairs two at a time, because the man he loves (I love and I'm so, so sorry) is bloody and (only) walking with (the aid of) total strangers*
*doesn't quite butt the medics out of the way, but it's a close thing* *echoing Carol's soft honey, are you all right?* Jackie Lee? I'm here. I said I would be.