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FAde In: Angie and Fred Carter received a message saying the front desk needed to see them immediately. They get up from their spot at the pool and walk inside. Marge Ah... Mr. and Mrs. Carter, How are you doing today? Fred Carter Good, how are you? Marge Just fine thank you. Angie Carter May I ask why we were called here? Marge Well let’s just get right to the point. We have been investigating you and your family. //Marge fiddles with the computer.//

It says here that you have 1 room with 2 double beds is that correct?

fred carter Yes. Marge And it is just you, your wife, and your 2 kids, is that correct Mr. Carter? Fred Carter Why are you asking all these questions? marge Well, as I said, we have been investigating you and your family. We have seen you at the pool and if I’m not mistaken, which I’m usually not, there are 3 kids horse playing in the pool where you and wife lay out. Fred carter Would you please just tell us what this is all about. Angie Carter I would really like to get back in the sun. marge Well you guys know our hotel rules don’t you? Well, clearly not. If you have 1 room with 2 double beds, you are only allowed to have 4 residents staying in this room. If my investigation is correct, which it is, there are 5 people staying in this room. Is this right Mr. Carter? Mr. Carter Why are only 4 people allowed to sleep in a room with 2 double beds? Marge

Well, you see Mr. Carter, in 1 double bed, 2 people can sleep. Therefore, if there are 2 doubles beds, then 4 people can fit in these 2 beds. If there are more people than that in the room, it could be a fire hazard, or that fifth person could even have back problems. We aren’t trying to get sued and have to pay someone’s medical bills. //Marge looks at Mr. and Mrs. Carter intently, trying to read their expressions.// Marge Is that your intention Mr. Carter? Did I figure out your plan?

Fred Carter No offense, but that is crazy. We aren’t going to have back problems and we aren’t trying to sue you to take your money.

Marge So your admitting you do have a fifth person in your room?

Angie Carter Okay! Fred and I have 3 children and we didn’t want to pay for two rooms. You seem like a nice lady. You can understand what we are going through. We just want to enjoy a nice family vacation together, and if we were split into two rooms we wouldn’t be able to.