October Prep 2023

Day 26: Plot Revison #3

The Bad News

Dave learns he has only a short time to live.

The Win

Dave arrives home and checks the lottery ticket that he, Jim and Richard purchase every
week.
Dave tells Jim and Richard that they've had a win of a few thousand pounds on the lottery.
They discuss possible ways to spend the money.
Dave suggests that they book a holiday and they discuss where they could go, before
deciding on Llandudno.

The Journey Down and Arrival

The trio travel to their destination.
Arrival, and settling in.
The phone free time
Richard's dilemma ("What about Gemma?")
- you might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb


The Boozy Night

Getting drunk and sharing secrets.
Dave's bucket list is mooted.
Jim's dissatisfaction with life.
Richard's shy confession.
Jim and Montmorency take a walk along the prom.
The 'Ladyboys' notice. We're getting tickets.


In search of Adventure

Pondering what to do with themselves.
Jim goes for a walk with the Mad Hatter

A Night at the Theatre

Richard falls for a 'girl'. Love at first sight.
Richard initially sees Maddy whilst waiting to go in and see the Ladyboys of Bangkok show with his friends. They do not speak, but Richard is sure that Maddy has seen his interest, and is embarrassed. He ignores his friends suggestions that he should go over and speak to her. He uses the reasonable excuse that she seems to be with someone else.

A Day at the Bookies
Nick gets carries away whilst gambling, and runs up a huge debt.

Days By The Sea

Richard subsequently sees Maddy out walking alone on the seafront, but again is too nervous to approach and speak to her. He is sure she has seen him, and she smiles at him, which he then cannot get out of his mind.

Next day he is waiting for her, despite the weather being wet, hoping she will be about at the same time, but she doesn't appear, (she is at work).

Dave and Jim urge Richard to try again, and the next day he sees her, and introduces himself. Their mutual attraction is obvious. They spend a long while talking and getting to know each other. Both have unhappy relationships.

Maddy is working the next day, and then going out with Paul, but they agree to meet briefly during her lunch break. They do so, but unknown to them, they are seen by Shaun Smith, who subsequently tells Paul.

Jim meets Mrs. Bowater, and she takes a shine to him

Boyfriend Trouble

Richard is warned off by the boyfriend.
When Richard and Maddy next meet, Paul is waiting, and he confronts them, warning Richard off, and making Maddy know that he's going to make her regret cheating on him. Richard reacts badly to the threat and a fight seems in the offing. Jim has seen the developing argument from the hotel, and he and Dave come down to prevent bloodshed. Richard texts Maddy later, but gets no reply.

Planning a Robbery

Discussing the impracticalities and very good reasons not to plan an actual bank robbery.
Planning a 'Not A Bank Robbery'
Jim gets costumes organised.

Planning a Robbery (II)
Pual, Nick and Shaun plan their robbery.

Besides the Seaside
Further encounters between Jim and Mrs. Wendy Bowater, (widow).

Jim has a conversation with Alice
He talks to the Cheshire Cat (I) at West Shore.

Running Away Together

Next communication is from Maddy via a friend at work. A letter telling him that Paul is checking her phone for messages, and so she can't reply safely that way. She thinks it might be better if they see no more of each other. He waylays her as she leaves work, and persuades her that they should run away together. Maddy is afraid that Paul will kill Richard if he sees them together or hears about their meeting, and is too distraught to think about the idea. Reluctantly she agrees to see Richard again to discuss the possibilities.

Richard discusses things with Dave and Jim. Jim offers to put them both up at his house for a while if that would help.

Jim and Mrs. Bowater share a day in Rhos on Sea.

Girl Interrupted.

Paul is watching Maddy closely, and prevents her going out to meet Richard, who concludes that she isn't interested. This leaves him feeling like life has nothing much to offer him. He agrees to take part in Dave's 'Not a bank robbery' despite the risks.

The Bank Job.

"Everybody be cool, this is NOT a robbery."
"Oh yes it is." An actual robbery already in progress.
Dave to the rescue - Dave thwarts the real bank robbery, calling the actual robber's bluff.
The trio dress in very stereotypical and therefore obvious robber clothing. Striped shirts, partial masks and carrying bags labelled 'Swag'. They go into the bank that they've chosen, only to discover that a real robbery is in progress. All three take charge of the situation, with Dave calling the real robbers bluff. Richard identifies one of the robbers as Paul, (the other two being Shaun and Nick). The robbery ends with the arrest of Paul and his companions.
It's the police!
Boyfriend troubles. (The girl's boyfriend is one of the actual robbers, and is arrested.)
Famous for five minutes. The aftermath of their escapade.

Boy Meets 'Girl'

Richard and the girl get together.

It's The Wife

Unexpected arrival of Gemma, who confronts Richard, and learns of his plans to be with Maddy. Starts making threats.
Maddy, Jim and Dave all support Richard, and Gemma retreats.

The Fourth Estate

Dealing with the press.
Hotel owner unhappy, then very happy as bookings start to flood in

The Good News

Phones back on.
Urgent call from the hospital. Dave has had the wrong results - he's NOT dying.
Jim talks to the White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts.

The Even Better News

Dave thinks to check the lottery again, and finds that they have won even more than last time.