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You run to the edge of the lobby near the elevator doors and throw a piece of broken wood at the zombie. It clanks against his head, and he spins in anger, growling at the air. You jump up and down, yelling, "over here!"

The zombie turns between you and the women, like he is deciding between the two potential meals. You look around and find a broken piece of tile from the floor and heave it at the zombie. It breaks on the wall next to him, sending shards at his face. Enraged, he dashes toward you. While he is running, you run into the elevator and press the top floor button. You press your body against the wall, and as the zombie bursts through the open doors, you kick your foot out and catch his shin. The ex-bike messenger falls hard to the elevator floor, and you step outside. The doors close just as the zombie stands, and you hear him clawing at the elevator door as he is carried up.

You run back into the lobby, and Mindy and Candace approach.

"Thanks so much for your help," says Mindy. She breathes hard and inhales deeply, then shakes out her legs and arms.

"Yeah, that was amazing," says Candace. "I can't believe no one else helped us."

Mindy looks around, then says sarcastically, "yes, all of the dead people didn't lift a finger."