The release form was the most critical. It gave us unfettered access to the hunt site and basically protected us from claims that we had stirred up unwanted, invisible forces. While such a claim filed in court would actually be great publicity, Ellen and I preferred to avoid drama, do our jobs, and let everyone rest in peace. Especially the dead. The best part of the release form was the clause that protected us from any claims of “infliction of psychological or emotional distress.” Our attorney had insisted on the language because she said someone might claim our actions had led to their demonic possession. I’d countered that I would love to see such a case go to trial, but in the end, the expense, hassle, and lost time would not be worth the entertainment value. The main part of the administration building was still unlocked, and since our maps had shown the original building footprint there, we decided to focus our efforts near the president’s office.
