Chapter 57: Tiffany, Part 1

The door clicks and unlocks as I put my key fob up to the electronic pad. I push my way in and head straight for the assignments desk, toting my messenger bag and lunch kit with me.

Dropping it on the floor next to the oversized cubicle, I greet my friend Caleb.

"Why is it so quiet in here? Where is everyone?" I ask as I grab a handful of papers from my company mail box and begin to sort through them.

He doesn't look up from his computer. "It's been a strange day. Almost all the reporters had stuff set up for tonight so they're out shooting already. And there are a couple photogs downstairs waiting for something to happen, but the scanners have been really quiet."

I snicker as I toss some random press releases in the recycle bin. "You know what that means for tonight...."

"Do. Not. Say it." He swivels his chair so he can face me. I open my mouth like I'm gonna say it. "Don't say it!"

"Breakingnews," I say as fast as I can with a laugh.

He groans and puts his hands over his face. "I hat