South Tower Collapses 9:59 a.m.

"One of the towers collapsed!" mom said.

"What do you mean, part of it came off?"

"No, the whole thing just collapsed like an accordion."

Outside to have a smoke with the Area VP and some others.

"How many do you think were killed" asks someone.

"Could be as high as 50,000 depending on how many were able to get out, right?"

"oh my god"

"Jesus"

"Holy shit"

A very subdued conversation, all things considered.