The Guest Who Disappeared Into The Night
Bad behaviour
CHAPTER 7 - BAD BEHAVIOUR
Outside of Repose Hotel, 15 July, 12:43 p.m.
Thanks to Bryan Dawson's quick action, Ronni Mogensen got an adrenaline injection with his autoinjector, supplemented with Mrs. Morris's antihistamine pills.
Since Mr. Kenley has called for an ambulance, an emergency helicopter has arrived and has landed outside the hotel.
At the retrieval doctor's and the flight nurse's insistence, Ronni is going to be transported to the city's university hospital for observation.
Pan Mei-Hua
You're going to be okay, Mr. Mogensen.
Ronni Mogensen
*Too tired to speak, but smiles faintly*
Bryan Dawson
Yeah, you were a fighter there.
Stanley Daniels
I'm glad that you're still with us, buddy.
Mrs. Harris has come with Ronni's bag and carry-on case.
Shannon Harris
Mr. Mogensen.
Shannon Harris
I've spoken with my husband and the retrieval doctor.
Shannon Harris
Since you're going to stay at the hospital for many hours, we thought that you probably won't be able to return to the hotel in time before the storm comes tomorrow noon.
Shannon Harris
You see, the bus that drives between the city and our hotel doesn't run at nights.
Shannon Harris
And who knows?
Shannon Harris
Perhaps the storm will arrive earlier than expected and cause traffic problems.
Shannon Harris
Because of that risk, I think it's best that you bring your belongings with you.
Shannon Harris
In case you won't be able to return to Repose Hotel tomorrow morning, my husband will make sure that you get a refund for the unused days of your planned stay.
Ronni Mogensen
*Looks disappointed but nods*
Shannon Harris
Have a safe journey!
Ronni Mogensen
*Gives a thumbs up*
The medical personnel move their prehospital patient and his belongings to the helicopter.
Approximately ten minutes later, the helicopter leaves the ground and flies in the direction of the city.
Mei-Hua, Bryan, Stanley and Mrs. Harris stand in the main yard, looking up in the sky, until the helicopter disappears from their sight.
Afterwards, they go back into the hotel.
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Hotel canteen, 15 July, 1:01 p.m.
Mei-Hua can feel the tense atmosphere when they return to the canteen.
It's obvious that everyone is upset by Ronni's sudden allergic reaction.
Susanna Mårtensson
Ronni, förlåt mig... (= Ronni, forgive me...)
Hunter Atkinson
*Too shocked to utter a sound*
Antoine walks anxiously around.
Antoine Roux
Merde, merde, merde! (= Sh*t, sh*t, sh*t!)
Hiromi is still at her seat, clutching the edge of the chair with her hands.
She hasn't touched the rest of her food.
Hiromi Arakawa
*Stares at her plate*
Luca Costa
Damn it, Harris!
Luca Costa
Were you aware of that kid's allergies?!
Luca Costa
How could you allow this to happen?!
Luca walks towards Mr. Harris and is now standing only a few centimetres away from him.
Luca Costa
What kind of a hotel owner are you?!
Luca Costa
*Points at Mrs. Morris furiously*
Luca Costa
Know your place!
Gregory Harris
YOU know your place!
Gregory Harris
I've tolerated you for a long time, Mr. Costa.
Gregory Harris
But I won't let you harass my staff!
Luca Costa
Even if she wasn't supposed to speak when I asked you a question?
Thelma Morris
I was the one who prepared the lunch.
Thelma Morris
If you have a problem, you come to me!
Luca Costa
Are you saying that it was you who made the poor Dane suffer?
Bryan Dawson
As if you even cared for him, Mr. Costa.
Luca Costa
What the heck...?!
Luca Costa
*Loses his self-control and walks directly towards Bryan*
Luca Costa
*Raises his right fist to punch Bryan in the face*
Before Luca manages to land a blow, Mei-Hua quickly comes to Bryan's aid.
The young private investigator grabs Luca's fist...
...And throws him to the canteen floor!
Luca remains on the floor, holding his right hand, wailing in pain.
Hunter comes back to his senses because of the commotion, and tries his best not to laugh at Luca's misfortune.
Hunter Atkinson
Serves you right!
The singer begins eating his Swedish meatballs directly afterwards.
Gregory Harris
*Shakes his head*
Gregory Harris
Mr. Costa, if you just calmed down and let me speak, then this wouldn't have happened.
Gregory Harris
*Looks at all of the guests*
Gregory Harris
Of course I was aware of Mr. Mogensen's food allergies.
Gregory Harris
All of you had to state if you had any food allergies before booking your rooms.
Stanley Daniels
That's right!
Stanley Daniels
I didn't state anything during my booking because I don't have food allergies!
Hiromi Arakawa
*Happily starts eating the rest of her cold lunch*
Thelma Morris
Miss Arakawa, if you want I can heat the food for you.
Thelma Morris
The dish is the most delicious when warm.
Hiromi gives Mrs. Morris her plate with the cold lunch, and the maid walks with it to the kitchen.
Mr. Harris walks to Luca and helps him to his feet.
The hotel owner also nods at Mei-Hua, showing his gratitude.
Gregory Harris
Earlier this morning I warned you not to endanger any of my guests.
Gregory Harris
And just now, you've threatened my staff and me.
Luca Costa
"Threatened"...?
Luca is still massaging his right wrist when he stares at Mr. Harris, both surprised and angry at the same time.
Luca Costa
I've "threatened" you and your staff?
Luca Costa
I was just giving you complaint.
Luca Costa
Am I not allowed to do that?
Luca Costa
What was it people usually say?
Luca Costa
"The customer is always right"?
Luca Costa
What a piece of---
Stanley Daniels
Come on, Mr. Costa.
Stanley Daniels
Cut it out!
Luca Costa
*Turns around to face Stanley*
Luca Costa
You too, Americano?
Susanna Mårtensson
*Walks towards Luca, with tears still running down her cheeks*
Susanna Mårtensson
Mr. Costa, please stop...
Gregory Harris
*Stares at Luca*
Gregory Harris
"The customer is always right" is a motto Repose Hotel follows.
Gregory Harris
Mrs. Morris and I will investigate Mr. Mogensen's unfortunate allergic reaction.
Gregory Harris
But, Mr. Costa?
Gregory Harris
I will not tolerate any more inappropriate behaviour from you.
Gregory Harris
Either follow Hotel rules, or leave Repose Hotel.
Gregory Harris
It's totally up to you.
Luca Costa
*Laughs and shakes his head*
Luca Costa
This isn't my day, is it?
Luca Costa
*Looks at Mr. Harris*
Luca Costa
Alright, Mr. Harris.
Luca Costa
You've made yourself VERY clear.
Luca Costa
Regarding Atkinson...
Luca stares at Hunter who simply doesn't care about anything that happens around him.
Instead, the singer continues to eat his food.
Luca Costa
...That was my fault.
Luca Costa
I shouldn't have yelled at him, especially in front of the other guests.
Luca Costa
But about Mr. Mogensen?
Luca Costa
You're the owner of this hotel.
Luca Costa
You have the responsibility of every guest's well-being.
Mr. Harris freezes after Luca finishes his criticism.
Luca Costa
*Turns his head towards Mrs. Morris*
Luca Costa
Sorry about earlier, may I have another plate?
While Mrs. Morris is still angry at Luca, she knows that she must do her utmost to make all of the guests satisfied.
The middle-aged housemaid tries her best to give a genuine smile, but everyone can see that it's difficult.
Meanwhile, Mr. Harris quickly comes back to his senses.
Gregory Harris
If there's nothing else, I hope you all enjoy your lunch.
Suddenly, Mr. Harris looks at Mei-Hua.
Gregory Harris
May I bother you and your assistant to come to my office?
All of the other guests look at Mei-Hua and Bryan until the duo leave the canteen with the hotel owner.
Luca Costa
She almost broke my---
Susanna Mårtensson
You know...
Susanna Mårtensson
You kind of deserved it.
Susanna Mårtensson
She was only protecting her assistant.
Luca Costa
What is so special about her?!
Stanley Daniels
Mr. Costa, you didn't know that she's a private investigator?
Luca Costa
Private investigator...?
Stanley Daniels
If Mr. Harris is asking Mei-Hua to follow him, then something serious must be going on.
Antoine Roux
You think so?
Stanley Daniels
He could have asked any of us to follow him!
Everyone turns around to look at Hunter.
Hunter Atkinson
I know there was an allergic reaction earlier, and everyone panicked.
Hunter Atkinson
But please.
Hunter Atkinson
Can I eat my lunch in peace?
Luca Costa
*Shakes his head and remembers Mr. Harris's words*
Antoine Roux
Monsieur Atkinson, you were also shocked by the reaction as much as we were.
Antoine Roux
There's no need to hide it.
Stanley Daniels
Let him be.
Stanley Daniels
Let's go back to our lunch.
Stanley Daniels
Mrs. Morris?
Stanley Daniels
Can you please heat my food as well?
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