The Perfect Host

Open the register.

Hey, what's the matter? Just got robbed last week.

- Now again? - Shut up, open the fucking register!

How ridiculous! You guys, get a job, no robbing!

- Shut up. - Know nothing but robbing.

Hey you. Get over here.

How ridiculous! Really upset!

- Your wallet. Throw it on the floor. - Fuck you. Rob me again.

- Come on! - Come on, come on!

Here! That's all I've got.

In the bag! Put it in a fucking bag!

- Paper or plastic? - Plastic.

Hey hey you, get back here.

Look, lady, I don't give a shit what you're doing here, okay?

Do what you gotta do, just leave me out of it.

What'd you say?

You think I'm a lady?

- Aren't you? - You think I won't shoot you in the face, huh?

I hope not.

Drop that stuff.

- What? - That shit in your hand-- drop it.

Look, this is the last bottle, I need this.

Drop it.

- I've got a bleeding foot. - I've got a fucking gun.

Whoo-- Who's gonna pay for that?

Give me my wallet.

... assault and robbery,

33 year old Caucasian, broke the window behind me during his exit.

Police are releasing security camera footages from...

Hold it asshole!

Drop the gun. Drop the gun!

- Drop it right now! - Okay.

You wanna fuck with me, huh? You want to fuck with me!

Get out of my store! Get out!

Motherfucker!

- Hey-- Get off my car! - What car?

The one you're sitting on.

I thought this was a toilet.

At this stage, police estimated a take of $300,000.

Taylor, a 33 years old Caucasian, is said to be driving an maroon 1980's model Buick

license plate K-R-S-4-2-7.

Police asks anyone who identify Taylor or his vehicle...

To contact their local authorities.

In other news...

Hello?

Hi, I'm so sorry to disturb you.

I'm new to LA, and I...

...was on my way to see a buddy of mine whom I'll be staying with...

...and I was just mugged. They took my phone, my wallet, and I was actually injured in the process.

I saw your sign of Jehovah in your window and I was just wondering if I could possibly come in...

...and use your phone and just kind of collect myself. I know what this must look like.

You follow Jehovah then?

Yes yes, and you can imagine how pleased I was when I saw an insignia in your window.

But you don't wear the cross?

No, unfortunately it was ripped from my neck during the mugging.

Perhaps you'll receive another next Christmas.

I don't understand, I'm a Christian?

You may well be, but you certainly don't follow Jehovah.

We don't celebrate Christmas and we certainly don't acknowledge the cross. Wolf.

Yes?

Ah yes, is this Warwick?

Warwick, yes. Who is this?

Hi Warwick, It's John, I'm a friend of Julia.

She's not here right now.

Yeah, I know, I actually just left her in Sydney.

Oh, really?

Wha... What I can do for you?

Well, I'm in a bit of a bide actually, erk...

I just arrived back in the country, and the airport lost my luggage

and on top of everything else I was mugged.

Oh my God.

Yeah yeah and I planned on staying with my cousin and now nobody's home.

Yes...?

Well, look, I wouldn't normally do something like this, but ...

... you know, but Julia just kept on and on about what a great person you are,

and I was gonna call you anyway, so I just sort of thought that ...

Umm... I just thought that maybe I could come in and make some other arrangements.

You, you're sort of my last resort.

Look, I... I like to help you out, but ... I'm expecting people for dinner.

You, you'd really... You'd going to do me a big favor.

I'm sorry.

Okay, no hard feelings. Maybe another time.

- John? - Yes.

I'm sorry, Julia would never forgive me. Of course you can come in.

- You must be exhausted. Hi, I'm Warwick. - John.

Can I get you something to drink? Mineral water? Wine?

Yeah, some wine would be great.

- Red or white? - Red.

Thank you.

Here you go.

Thank you.

- Great place. - Thank you.

Please have a seat.

Okay, thanks.

- So how was Australia. - Oh, it's great, yeah.

It's really beautiful you know. Beaches were amazing, I wish I could've stayed longer.

Travel. One of life real pleasures.

Yeah it is, isn't it, yeah.

So, what do you do when you're not traveling?

I don't feel like I really value much you calling it.

We all have so many choices these days, don't we?

So? How's Julia?

She's good. Yeah. Really really good.

How's she feeling about going back to to work?

- Fine, fine. - That's surprising.

Last time we talk, she was thinking about leaving.

You know, she isn't really talk about it that much, so I don't know.

Well, who can blame her, I couldn't do that kind of work. Could you?

No, no I couldn't.

Listen, I need to keep an eye on dinner. Do you wanna ...?

Oh, yeah sure.

- So, have you lived here long? - A while.

Do you live alone?

I do.

Guess you'll be needing the phone.

You said you had to make arrangements.

Thank you.

It's me. I'll call you back.

- No luck? - No.

- Carrot? - Oh, I'm okay, thank you.

I hate to ask this, is there any way I could hang out another half hour or so...

...I think my cousin should be home by then.

I know I'm putting you out, I'm so sorry. It's just been one of those days.

Yeah, it's fine. It's fine. Just sit down, relax, We'll sort this out.

Tell you what, I'll call the airport. We'll see if we can locate your luggage.

Oh, I wou... I wouldn't worry about that.

I left the airport all my cousin's information. and they said they would call him, so...

- Your cousin isn't home, is he? - She.

She's not home.

Listen, if you don't stand on top of these people, you'll be the last one to receive anything.

- What airline were you on? - Qantas.

Can you give me Qantas lost luggage at LAX, please.

Yes, hello. I'm checking on some luggage. Hang on.

- Do you have the baggage's receipt? - No, it was in my wallet-- stolen.

No, he doesn't. What's your last name?

Jones.

John Jones?

My parents...

- It's Jones. - Not very creative.

Yes, from Sydney.

Sure.

I see. They don't have anything out of Jones.

What's it look like?

- What? - Your luggage, describe it for me.

Hang on a second.

A black bag, mid size, had a little red ribbon tied on the handle.

Okay, if I describe the luggage, will that ...

And when will he be back?

- This person obviously doesn't want to deal with me. - Don't worry about it, just hang up.

Don't worry about it. Don't worry about it.

He says his supervisor will be back in an hour, you sure your cousin will be home?

I don't, I don't even know, she's not expecting me, I was gonna surprise her.

This is becoming far too difficult.

What if you stay for dinner?

We can call the supervisor in an hour or so. What do you think?

I think that's a great idea. Thank you.

Okay, look, I'll call you back. Okay. Thank you. Yes.

Well, that's all settled.

Now, I need to get ready, You make yourself at home.

There's more wine in the kitchen if you like. And, I won't be a moment.

- John? - Yeah.

Tell me, I have to know everything that you and Julia did in Sydney.

Don't leave out any details.

Ah, we just sorta hung out.

How did you meet?

Through a mutual friend.

I met her at a birthday party.

- But you've spent some time together. - Yeah, it was just... It's more toward the end of the trip.

Look, I wished I could've hung out with her longer, you know. She's such a sweet girl.

And, she suggested you visit me?

- Yeah, she actually thought we'd get along. - That is so Julia.

- But strange too. - What is?

I spoke to her few days ago, she didn't mention you.

Very strange, maybe she's just forgot.

Oh, that unlikely, she used to tell me everything. It's just odd she didn't...

...mention you at all.

I hope she mention me the next time you guys talk.

You know, you're right, let's give her a call.

I'll get the phone.

I'm sure Julia would love to know we're both here together.

I think it's about 9 o'clock in the morning, Sydney time. She should be up.

You know what? I think she's been doing yoga on Wednesdays.

I don't... I don't even know if she'll be there.

But it's not Wednesday. It's Wednesday here, but it's Thursday morning over there, right?

You're right. Of course it is, they're a day ahead of us.

It's Thursday.

It's ringing.

Answering machine.

Hi Jule, It's me, I'm here with John.

Who waves hello. Yes. He had a nightmare journey.

I wish you had told me he was coming. I could've prepared it. Anyway...

...I hope you're well, give me a call when you can. Bye.

She must still be asleep. Listen, I've gotta keep cooking.

Make yourself comfortable. My guests should be here soon.

- You okay? - I'm good.

- Where's your restroom? - Oh, it's down here, come here.

It's right down the hall, second door on the left.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

What's wrong? You're limping.

Ah, I sprained my ankle. And, it's still look kinda healing.