the old hotel groaned above him , a giant settling down for the night . why do i always end up in these situations ? id never seen either one of them so weak and straining with effort . the tip jar was filled half , mostly silver . the first time he 'd set eyes on her during a meeting at viper , he 'd caught her silent distress . i made a mistake , and it 's one i deeply regret . `` i just ca n't get that image of him in bed with her out of my head . '' 