Without another word Mark headed for the stairs. Rick pushed me in front of him and followed me. It hit me that, at this point, Rick was in almost as much trouble as we would be if we didn't get out of here. I watched my brother in front of me amazed that he was even still walking never mind moving quickly and confidently past the several people who were between us and the stairs. As soon as my brother got close everyone immediately stepped to the side wanting nothing to do with him. When we reached the stairs Mark suddenly broke into a run and I followed as fast...