Based on "Abdul. "No, I was hoping room 1408 was open," Mike said casually. He thenkicked himself mentally for not calling ahead. If it was occupied, itwould be a wasted trip."It is open," the clerk said as she looked on her computer.Mike sighed with relief. The clerk frowned as the computer warned herto talk to management. "Will you excuse me for just a moment, Sir," shesaid.Mike nodded as she went to get a manager. That manager then walkedacross the hotel lobby and disappeared from view. Mike waited.Read More