Below The Deck
GENDARMERIE MARITIME DE POLYNéSIE FRAN?AISE
POLICE EXHIBIT SIX
Johanna: They’ve all gone down. We can talk. Oh my God, Mic! Have we ever seen a dinner party crash and burn that fast before?
Michaela: I’m not sure we have. This tablecloth’s not coming back from it, that’s for sure. Here, pass me the other end …
Johanna: Poor Talia, though. She looked ready to burst into tears before she even sat down. I feel bad for her, to be honest. Imagine being married to that …
Michaela: I know. But I don’t think her husband’s the only thing worrying her.
Johanna: Fair point. And did you see the way Eleni jumped in, trying to diffuse everything, when they were all going in on Rory?
Michaela: And how it was the women, apologizing for the men’s behaviour? Aaah. It grinds my gears …
Johanna: Me too! Are you okay, though? After … you know.
Michaela: Yeah. Nothing’s happened so far today. It’s been a massive relief to stay away from guest duties, though – I’m just sorry you’re having to pick so much up on service.
Johanna: No, honestly, it’s fine – it’s better this way. But if he so much as …
Michaela: He won’t. Captain’s keeping an eye on everything – I know she’s got my back. Still, I feel … pretty uncomfortable.
Johanna: I don’t know how you’re staying so calm. I shit you not, I wanted to deck him tonight.
Michaela: Oh hon, I’d want to too, if I had to wait on him. But I’m not sure that’d do much to help with anything. Okay, I think we’re about done here. I’m going to go down. And Jo?
Johanna: Mmm?
Michaela: Keep your radio close tonight – okay?
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