diff --git a/zone/client_packet.cpp b/zone/client_packet.cpp
index 391e64b55..e82a1e1a6 100644
--- a/zone/client_packet.cpp
+++ b/zone/client_packet.cpp
@@ -4560,15 +4560,15 @@ void Client::Handle_OP_ClickDoor(const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 
 	// don't spam scripts with client controlled doors if not within distance
 	if (within_distance) {
+		int quest_return = 0;
 		if (parse->PlayerHasQuestSub(EVENT_CLICK_DOOR)) {
 			std::vector<std::any> args = {currentdoor};
 
-			int quest_return = 0;
 			quest_return = parse->EventPlayer(EVENT_CLICK_DOOR, this, std::to_string(cd->doorid), 0, &args);
+		}
 
-			if (quest_return == 0) {
-				currentdoor->HandleClick(this, 0);
-			}
+		if (quest_return == 0) {
+			currentdoor->HandleClick(this, 0);
 		}
 	}
 	else {