We’re going to get some chow and come back in a couple of hours, could you maybe check in on him in a little bit? I want to make sure he doesn’t throw up and choke or some shit.” As he spoke, he slid a twenty dollar bill and a room key across the counter to me. “Hey man, my buddy is passed out cold in his room. One group of Jarheads left to go to an all-night diner, and one of them stopped by the front desk to ask a favor. The base closest to us had a huge bash at the convention center, and most hotels, including ours, were filled with Marines.īy 3am, most of the wildest parties were calming down as Marines passed out, and the girls they’d picked up either went to sleep or left. Every year, the Marine Corps has celebrations marking their birthday. I had two day of training, then I was on my own for a busy weekend night. They were short-handed on the front desk, so after a brief interview I was told I started two days later. One night while checking in, I casually mentioned that I’ve worked in hospitality before. After all my adventures at the No-Tell Motel, I never imagined I’d get a job there.
