The knocking on the door stopped and then resumed.

Duncan neither responded nor did he open the door.

It was unclear how much time passed before the knocking resumed.

It was followed by the sweet voice of Sonny.

“Dunc, are you in the room? Are you asleep or awake? Can you open the door for me? I’m holding a tray, it’s very heavy, and my arms are sore from carrying it. Dunc, please come out and help me.

“Dunc, my mom is on a business trip, and she didn’t take me with her. She asked me to sta