Caroline patiently held out the mug of coffee to him, waiting until he took it before guiding him to a booth. She sat down, crossed her legs and leaned forward, her expression serious. "So, this is a hotel. But none of us intended to end up here. Hell, a month ago, I was celebrating Christmas with my mom. In Virginia.

"The only thing we do know is that the staff here were apparently expecting us and none of us can leave. If you go over to the front desk, the guy there will give you a key for your room."