CH1-1 Heathrow Departures - Dr. Greg Hammer, MD only
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Re: IC - CH1 - Heathrow Departures - Dr. Greg Hammer, MD only
April 8 - 08:30
As he stands in the que waiting to hand over his passport and ticket, Greg wonders where all the time went. Yesterday, the taxi firm had said the journey from his hotel to Heathrow would take no more than half an hour, instead they'd spent over an hour sitting in traffic on the freeway most of it frustratingly in sight of the airport itself. The business class checkin desk had been unattended when he'd finally got to it and there had been a que of already frustrated business travellers. Now as Greg finally turns away from the check in desk Ticket and boarding card in hand, he briefly wonders wether he should have bothered tagging on this short European vacation to this trip, or simply gone back home to Boston. Joining the que for the secuirty check in he realises it doesn't really matter wether he goes to Boston or to Rome he'd still have to stand in the same ques.
As he stands in the que waiting to hand over his passport and ticket, Greg wonders where all the time went. Yesterday, the taxi firm had said the journey from his hotel to Heathrow would take no more than half an hour, instead they'd spent over an hour sitting in traffic on the freeway most of it frustratingly in sight of the airport itself. The business class checkin desk had been unattended when he'd finally got to it and there had been a que of already frustrated business travellers. Now as Greg finally turns away from the check in desk Ticket and boarding card in hand, he briefly wonders wether he should have bothered tagging on this short European vacation to this trip, or simply gone back home to Boston. Joining the que for the secuirty check in he realises it doesn't really matter wether he goes to Boston or to Rome he'd still have to stand in the same ques.
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Greg tries to start some small talk with airport employees to see if he can find out the cause of all the delay. Perhaps The Rolling Stones had landed and were demanding of extra attention.
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Heathrow Departures - passport check - 0845
The man checking Gregs passport and Boarding pass looks somewhat taken aback that Greg is talking to him and seems to react as though Greg is accusing him of causing the delay.
"Its not my fault mate, Its just security we have to do it since 911, make sure the terrorists cant get on the planes. Now move along please sir. If you have a complaint you should write to BAA."
The man hands Greg his papers back and gestures to the man behind him to step forward. Greg shuffles forwards a few steps and joins the que for the security checks. Looking at the que and the departure board Greg starts to worry that he wont catch his flight at this rate.
The man checking Gregs passport and Boarding pass looks somewhat taken aback that Greg is talking to him and seems to react as though Greg is accusing him of causing the delay.
"Its not my fault mate, Its just security we have to do it since 911, make sure the terrorists cant get on the planes. Now move along please sir. If you have a complaint you should write to BAA."
The man hands Greg his papers back and gestures to the man behind him to step forward. Greg shuffles forwards a few steps and joins the que for the security checks. Looking at the que and the departure board Greg starts to worry that he wont catch his flight at this rate.
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Greg looks around for the first time at the other passengers to take an assessment at how many of them seem to have worry and concern - as if they might miss their flight as well. He's sure he's not the only one. (ooc: psychology check maybe?)
He occasionally glances around looking for one of those screens that shows the flight number and arrival / departure time to see if his flight might be listed as delayed, and takes another glance at his watch. He checks his boarding papers to see what terminal he needs to head to once he's out of security so that he can properly beat feet the appropriate direction.
He occasionally glances around looking for one of those screens that shows the flight number and arrival / departure time to see if his flight might be listed as delayed, and takes another glance at his watch. He checks his boarding papers to see what terminal he needs to head to once he's out of security so that he can properly beat feet the appropriate direction.
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Just looking around from his place in the line, Greg can see most people are simply resigned to what is going on, several people are checking the time but its not clear wether they are worried about their flights or simply clock watching.
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If Greg gets close enough to the Airport Security personnel, he will advise one of them, "We are running very close to the time of my flight's departure. I hate to be a pain, but is there any way I can be moved to the front so I don't miss my plane?"
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A persuade roll please.
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The security guard doesn't even bother to look at Glen.
"No exceptions sir, we're doing this for your safety and working as fast as we can. but BAA lays out clear instructions as to how much time you should allow to process through tickets and security"
The mutters and hard stares from others in the line make Greg wonder how a second attempt to move to the front of the line would be recieved.
"No exceptions sir, we're doing this for your safety and working as fast as we can. but BAA lays out clear instructions as to how much time you should allow to process through tickets and security"
The mutters and hard stares from others in the line make Greg wonder how a second attempt to move to the front of the line would be recieved.
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"BAA doesn't take into account the hour traffic delay getting here," Greg says lifting a finger in rebuttal. He rolls his eyes and shakes his head, then looks back at his watch. He had planned on getting some food before boarding - airline food service just wasn't what it used to be. Now it looks like he wouldn't even be able to score a coffee on the way. He asks the guy next to him, "What time do you have?" in order to compare his watch with another, in the hopes that his was a bit fast.
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April 08 - 0845
The young man behind Greg looks at his watch "Ummm, quarter to" looking at the que around them "its a pain isn't it"
Just over his shoulder Greg catches sight of some kind of commotion an argument seems to be taking place at passport control; closer still and a young well dressed young girl, passport gripped in her hand is pushing her way up along the line. Gregs notes her passage by the consternation of many of those who have been waiting patiently while the line shuffles forward. A few feet away from him the girl shrugs off the hand of a plump middle aged business man, before ducking under the barrier right beside Greg. Ignoring the complaints around her the girl brushes the long dark hair away from her face and looks Greg squarly in the eyes. "You take me, yes..."
The young man behind Greg looks at his watch "Ummm, quarter to" looking at the que around them "its a pain isn't it"
Just over his shoulder Greg catches sight of some kind of commotion an argument seems to be taking place at passport control; closer still and a young well dressed young girl, passport gripped in her hand is pushing her way up along the line. Gregs notes her passage by the consternation of many of those who have been waiting patiently while the line shuffles forward. A few feet away from him the girl shrugs off the hand of a plump middle aged business man, before ducking under the barrier right beside Greg. Ignoring the complaints around her the girl brushes the long dark hair away from her face and looks Greg squarly in the eyes. "You take me, yes..."
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It is the hammering on the cubicle door which brings Greg around. He is disorientated when he realises he is no longer in the line for the security check, but is infact seated in a toilet cubicle somewhere. The loud hammering on the door of the cubicle resumes this time accompanied by a loud voice. "Sir, sir if you can hear me I need you to come out with your hands above your head and your palms outwards so we can see them. If your unable to do that you need to tell us now so we can come in and get you."
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Greg shook his head, took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes with his finger and thumb, then it dawned on him it wasn't some kind of bizarre dream. How had he managed to make his way to the bathroom? He checked his watch, "My flight... I'm missing my flight..." He stood up and opened the bathroom stall door. It didn't even dawn on him yet that there was probably security just outside ready to take him down. All he knew was he needed to catch his plane. He could try to hash this all out later.
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As Greg steps through the door someone shouts "grab him" and someone lunges at him from the left, trying it seems to slam him into the Cubicle door.
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Greg doesn't resist, he's taken quite by surprise. In the back of his mind, he registered the authoritative directions and just figured they must be talking to somebody else in some other stall. Now, it dawns on him just how deep the shit has gotten (no pun intended). "Oof!" he says as he's slammed into the cubicle door and cuffed. "Wait... what's the meaning of this? I've got a flight to catch. I've done nothing wrong!" As he is being man-handled and it becomes obvious that they have no intentions of letting him free, he says, "At the very least bring my carry-on bag. It has my passport in there." He looked around for his carry-on bag.
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Re: IC - CH1 - Heathrow Departures - Dr. Greg Hammer, MD only
Looking over his shoulder Greg can see carry-on bag thrown into the corner of the cubicle. One of the officers leans over and picks it up "OK, sir I've got it now lets go shall we." without waiting for a reply the police lead Greg off through the departure hall and into what looks to be the BA's Business lounge.
Once inside one of the officers leads Greg over to an empty seat and then gently helps him into the large comfy leather seat. "Alright sir, now if you sit here patiently and help us with our enquiries when we do finally get around to talking to you, then I can take the handcuffs off. The alternative is I arrest you under the Terrorism Act 2006 and throw you in a cell. Understand?" The officer looks at Greg key in hand waiting a response.
Once inside one of the officers leads Greg over to an empty seat and then gently helps him into the large comfy leather seat. "Alright sir, now if you sit here patiently and help us with our enquiries when we do finally get around to talking to you, then I can take the handcuffs off. The alternative is I arrest you under the Terrorism Act 2006 and throw you in a cell. Understand?" The officer looks at Greg key in hand waiting a response.
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Greg nodded. "I'm no terrorist..." he's already given up on catching his flight. Other arrangements can be made so long as he isn't thrown in jail. "I'm a doctor. Look, I don't know what happened, but if someone has been hurt, perhaps I can help?"
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