"I appreciate your concern," Billy said honestly as they approached, "but I think I'll survive. I've been injected regularly since beginning my life here. The difference is that I anticipate this one."

The shot also meant opening the door to a certain action, and there was that to consider too, but it was secondary at the moment. He squeezed Ronnie's hand as the doorway came into view.

Time for a deep breath. "It's time, huh?"