Never being one to slip into "flight" mode she griped tightly to her keys and spun around throwing a powerful right hook in the direction of the stranger behind her.  Only it wasn't a stranger.  And he ducked in time to miss the blow. 

"Hey there Tyson, we've already been through the bruising part of our song and dance tonight.  Check your program… we're in the second act."

Romano gave her a half-smile that she mirrored.  After a few seconds they both exhaled, "Damn." 

Elizabeth was the first to recover, "What?  Why?"

"I-I- Uh was just thinking some things never change."

"Yes.  I was thinking the same thing."  Regaining her composure she softened, "Robert, would you like to come in?"

"Please."