Footsteps echoed through the long, narrow hallway. Ryan could see the light. With a last effort, he threw himself through the gateway, and landed on the platform. He was going to make it.
“Wait! Wait for me!” he gasped. The ticket girl raised her hand to signal him to stop.
“Do you have a ticket sir?” she questioned
“Of course!” Ryan gasped as he waved the blue ticket in front of her nose. With an annoyed look on her face, she stamped the ticket and let him board the ship. That was close…