Christine and her roomies head downstairs to their room in the dumbwaiter, then walk down the hall to the door marked with a large number 2. Katie soon returns to the first floor, having gone upstairs to the lobby to get the room key, which Christine accepts.
Christine: Aww, Katie, you didn't have to. If Ed had wanted us to wait, we could have stayed overnight in the lobby. It wouldn't have been that big a deal.
Nelson: I've had to endure much harsher conditions than a residence hall lobby. It would not have been so difficult for me.
Christine: Well, thank you, anyway. G'night, Katie, and to you too, Wembley! Pleasant dreams to both of you. *unlocks the dormitory door and steps inside with Placido, Nelson, and Jeanette following behind; she wheels her suitcase to the middle of the room, then unpacks a blanket, some sheets, and a pillow from one of the duffel bags and puts them on the floor* I'm not going to bother with the bed for now. I'm too beat. *yawns*
Nelson: Come, dear Jeanette. Let's turn in for the night. *sets up his own spot, then helps Jeanette with hers*
Jeanette: Good idea, my love. We'll worry about the beds and unpacking tomorrow. I only hope we won't be in too much trouble for checking in without waiting for Ed. *places sheets, a blanket, and a pillow on the floor in the same fashion*
Placido: Nonsense, mis amigos! I would much rather sleep in the dormitory tonight than have to spend the night on a couch. Most uncomfortable!
Everyone groans and rolls their eyes, then Christine gets up, flicks the light switch off, and heads back to her spot. She curls up, shuts her eyes, and is soon asleep.
Placido: *sings Brahms' famous lullaby* Rock-a-bye, and good night...
Christine: *groans* Save it for the morning, Placido. Good night. *shifts a bit under her blanket, then drifts off; in the back of her mind, she is hoping that Ed isn't too angry with her and her roomies for entering their dorm too early, nor that he would be upset that Katie had gotten their room key instead of waiting for Ed to do it himself*