The outside light was off. I fumbled for my keys, and found the keyhole with my fingertips. The key turned easily. The door was unlocked. I pushed the door open and crossed into the deeper blackness of the hallway. I felt a breath of air on the back of my neck as the door swung shut behind me. I smelled bourbon, cigarette smoke, and sweat. A hand clamped over my mouth and a body pressed against mine. A voice rasped in my ear. I leaned forward, raising one foot, and brought it down hard on …