Iman takes the keys wordlessly and unlocks the door, giving it a good shove with her shoulder and holding it open for Greta. She forces a smile as her friend comes in. Should she make a joke about it? Will it come out strained and horrible like the last time she tried?

She ends up saying nothing, following Greta to the elevator, then to her apartment door (which Iman unlocks again), then inside.

She feels an instant lightening of tension as she steps in. This is a safe place where no one will bother them or look at her funny. They can just eat bread and drink and maybe Iman can introduce her to some movies or something. It'll be good. She'll forget all about the bile in her throat, the knot in her stomach. It'll be fine.