[It's odd how comforting Mike finds her fast-talking. Later, when the situation is far less dire, he's going to make her an honorary New Yorker just because.

Then she gets to the part where she's surprised Mike had left the house...]

Could have, but wasn't. At least not yet anyway. Day's not over yet. [He sighs.]

My cousin Mikey lives...lived, in the wood sector and something collapsed on him. He's hurt really bad and we could really use your help.