That sounds fun! Are you allowed to tell us where? (or when?) I spent a long time going back to the basement over and over again but nothing.
I had a similar problem. The gun isn't working whatsoever. I heard this was a common glitch so I thought if I restarted it, it would work. Nothing. I cannot progress the game at all now. :/ I might have to start over as well. It's a bit frustrating.