Right when I was just about to start the Q&A and take the first question, Store Manager Tom began walking swiftly to the stage. "Again we have just a few minutes for questions," I announced. Tom interrupted, announcing, "Very few minutes! In fact, you're done. Take it down." I was still in a position of power as I was on a raised stage and in front of the podium. I smiled at Tom and calmly addressed the crowd:

"Ladies and Gentlemen it seems we are in fact all out of time. Thank you for coming out today to hear Mr. Chekov. Please come back for future Meet the Writer programs, which happen at this store several times a week. We would like to thank Barnes and Noble Union Square for having us today. Thank you."