Narrator: *The next day Melina walks to the pizzaplex with a backpack on and briefcase in hand.*
Nixson Cedar: "Hey, is that all your belongings?" (I could never fit all my things into a single backpack and briefcase.) *He seemed surprised that someone could have so little.*
Melina Bay: "Why, yes... I don't like having too many things. Also, I only recently got out of college and the military, so I a used to it." (I like knowing nothing holding me back if I want to leave.) *She walked into the employee entrance with Nixson.*
Nixson Cedar: " I can get you to your room, but I have to inspect your things before you can settle in. Are ya okay with that?" *He was nervous asking that.* (Please don't kill me.)
Melina Bey: "Of course, and I got the paperwork for my medications so there will be no misunderstandings." *She walked humbly, following Nixson. * (Don't be unprepared Melina!)
Nixson Cedar: "You have no idea how good that is to hear." *He breathed a sigh of relief.* (I think I like her better than Leo. TvT)
Narrator: *they walked for a while until they got to the employee apartments.* _________________________________________ Narrator's Note: The apartment looks like this layout-wise.
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The "porch" is the hallway, and there are skylights one in each bedroom and two in the living/ kitchen.
On the back wall where the Only windows looking into the pizzaplex are, is scaffolding and some of the wires the daycare attendant uses when he's on night Patrol.
Mind you the only parts of the pizzaplex that can be seen through the window are employee hallways. _________________________________________
Nixon Cedar: *Fumbling with a key ring.* " The place is not furnished, so you have to do that yourself.* (Found it!) *He unhooked a key from the ring and unlocked the door with it. Just to take it out when the door was open.* "This key is yours, but once we walk inside. I have to ask you to lay all your things on the floor so I can inspect them." *He handed the key to her.*
Melina Bay: "Of course, don't think I am a goldfish now nick." *she was trying to joke around, but Nixson felt a bit threatened.*
Narrator: *They walked into the apartment and Melina emptied her backpack and briefcase. She had 3 sets of day clothes, 3 sets of pj's, military clothes, 1 cast iron 9 in skillet, 2 saucepots, wooden spatulas, toothpaste, a toothbrush, soap, a 3-step Korean body/face cleanser, deodorant, a laptop, bag of feminine care, 2 coffee cups, a compact 2 person tea set, a small safe with her documents, medication with the paperwork, and a Glock 22 with paperwork, then the single three color palette of makeup she had, a foundation stick, a mascara, two eyeliners, a stick blush, and chapstick and lip stain.*
Nixson Cedar: * stunned by how small things can be.* "Everything looks in order. But how are you going to furnish this place? You don't have many things." (What if she is just a traumatized veteran, who has kicked the streets and has Built up to this?! That makes me feel bad.)
Melina Bay: " Well, I got the deposit for my old apartment yesterday. The contract ended a week ago but I got to stay a little longer because I helped with the renovations my landlord wanted to be done." (Talk about the payout, I just ripped up the carpet and put the plastic 'hard wood' flooring down that he bought, painted all the walls light gray, and fixed the small lighting and plumbing issues. Though he gave me $2000 with my deposit just to feel better about himself.)
Nixson Cedar: "So you plan to use that money on decorating this place?" (It's smart I guess... As you don't have to put down a deposit here it would just get reduced from your paycheck.)
Melina Bay: "I guess? I don't know if I want to or not... I donated all my old stuff. Or used it all. I probably want to invest in better things, now that I have seen what I use a lot and know what my style is." *She said as she put her things back in her backpack and briefcase. *
Nixson Cedar: "Okay, uhh... Your uniform should be here in a couple of days..." (So she is frugal and practical.)
Melina Bay: "Can I just see how people react to me 'working' on the floor like this?" *She pulled her trench coat off to reveal that she was wearing a black button and high-waisted skinny jeans. She was a small busted woman but her legs, arms, and glutes were visibly chiseled underneath the little fat content she had in her skin.*
Nixson Cedar: "It's not revealing and Jack said you can do pre-training." (Yeah, not going to mess with that.)
Melina Bay: "Wonderful."
Narrator: * The first place she ended up working at was Gator golf. Again it was a light day with only one party. The kids weren't too interested in Gator golf, so she and Montgomery talked for a while.*
Montgomery Gator: "So that's why you're not on the employees yet list yet." *He slid his glasses up his animatronic muzzle.*
Melina Bay: "Yeah, I am doing the pre-training, in a way." *Her voice was monotone as she brought the club down to swing, hitting the golf ball into a hole-in-one.*
Montgomery Gator: *He whistled.* " You've got a good arm, Ms.Bay!" (First time someone was only a Pont from tying with me.)
Melina Bay: "It could be better. So what is a problem that happens here often?" *She faced Montgomery.*
Montgomery Gator: " Well, sometimes kids wander off, but that's about it." *He said like he was pondering.*
Melina Bay: " I guess that's expected. Thank you for your time, and I will challenge you to a rematch next time I come by." *she walked to go put her club away.*
Montgomery Gator: "I will look forward to it." ( That was a breath of air. She was down to earth at least.)
Narrator: *Melina walked to her apartment and opened the door with the key. She took her things into the bathroom. When she was done putting her things away she filled the tub with water and Ice and put the tub's 'table' up. She undresses and got in the tub of ice water. She got on her phone and started ordering things using the 'Mail room' her apartment had for a mailbox. After her shopping was done she put the phone on the sink to charge and fell asleep in the ice bath.*
