The Lost Symbol

Langdon is weightless and floating. He feels as though the physical world no longer exists, and he believes himself to be dead.

The CIA arrive at Mal’akh’s home and immediately find Hartmann dead in the front hallway, along with an unidentified security woman. They do not see signs of anyone else, so they begin searching the house methodically. Director Sato becomes upset when they find evidence that Mal’akh has a laptop but took it with him. Down in the basement, Katherine can hear the CIA but cannot do anything to attract their attention. Meanwhile, Langdon relives the trauma of Mal’akh’s attack against him as he floats in darkness.

Agent Simkins sees marks on the floor near a painting and believes that it might conceal a secret door. He calls Director Sato over and they manage to get the door open. Langdon becomes aware of the noise that their entry causes.