Vanessa took her precious time stepping out of the SUV. The slight drizzle had just increased its intensity, louder uniformed patter could be heard all around the institution.
She swayed a loose strand of her hair back into place, adjusting her bun style, as she looked up at the fine penthouse mounted on the backyard of the clinic. Vanessa let out an exhale, tucking her hands into her red and black sweatshirt before moving forward.
"Hello, boys!" she greeted, addressing the two troopers stationed at the entrance whom she had positioned there.
The two troopers glanced at themselves with puzzled expressions once they caught sight of her. Vanessa approached and looked up at the towering men. She extended her hand and caressed the chest of one before noticing their indistinct faces. "What's wrong?" She asked, reading their minds. "Who got in here?"
"We thought you'd already checked in, Miss," One trooper answered.
