At a club for my dad's 50th birthday, Mr. Murphy's men lock the venue after word that an assassin may strike. Guests whisper that Mr. Forster was killed last time, and someone snarls, "Leo, today's your day to die." Staff scramble to protect Mr. York — his minder fears Mr. Barnes will blame him and arranges a companion to keep York occupied. A waiter is ordered to stay. The novelty guest — a mute the celebrant insisted on — is brought in, but the lockdown and the assassin threat remain, leaving York's fate hanging as everyone watches.