The Doctor and his team had managed to sneak into the hotel unseen with the aid of the Taxi Drivers daughter Dora. They had ended up in an area that was a reception room where all the Hotel Staff would have used each day to clock on and off. It was very Lucky for the Four some the area was empty, but staying there was not a option as sooner or later one of the Hotel Staff would be either come this way.
Before moving away, the Doctor whispered to Reggie. He nodded and the mechanical mutt re locked the door, so that if anyone tried the door handle it would be assumed it had not been opened.
Dora had told the group what she knew about this part of the Hotel from the time she had sneaked in herself. There was a long corridor that lead off of it. Dora had said that along the corridor a number of doors were situated. She only knew that one of them went to the Laundry Room, and another to the Kitchen Area. Both of which had service elevators that lead to the floors about, this included and the Top Floor on which the Impossibles Suite was situated.
With the Entrance Door now secured the Four Some went off down the corridor as quickly as they could in case they ended up being spotted by a member of staff.
Now thought the Doctor how could they move about the hotel, but three strange men and a dog would if spotted, would raise questions. What they needed was a disguise.
As they set off the Doctor put his hand on Jack's shoulder.
"How are you holding up ?" He asked " You were very quiet in the car " he added
Jack just looked ahead and replied "Yes, this a strange land you brought me too, I thank you for the experience " he whispered
Both Phooey and Reggie were a few steps in front of the Doctor and Jack, Phooey doing his unusual signature Kung Fun pose and he walked ahead. whilst Reggie bounded along trying to keep up.
With both of them looking at the signs of the many doors along the corridor. Reggie to Left and Phooey to the Right it help speed up the process. Then Phooey stopped.
" I found the Laundry " Phooey whispered
"Good Work Penry !" replied the Doctor with a smile.
The sign on the door did say LAUNDRY, but the paper one hanging on the handle was even more exciting. This read " Gone to Lunch, Back at 3.00pm.
Then Phooey opened the door at faction and seeing the coast was clear. It was. The room was in complete darkness. Phooey then said to Reggie " Can you help me find the light switch ?"
Within seconds he located the light switches and Phooey turned them on.
They entered quickly followed by the Doctor and Jack. Once they were all inside Phooey closed the door.
"JackPot " said the Doctor in an excitable manner. The room was full of washing machines and dryers. There was piles of all sorts of items that were used in every day life. Sheets, Table Cloths, napkins... all washed and pressed ready for use. There where many laundry baskets on wheels full of dirty items too. The smell of the clean washing was over powering.
" We have 40 Minuets until anyone comes back " said the Doctor looking at his pocket watch.
Then the Doctor looked around the rather largish room looking for something to use as a disguise. He then noticed a large cupboard, he opened it.
"Bingo" he exclaimed. The Cupboard contained all sorts of clothing that were used by the staff. Surely there would be something that he and his team could use to disguise themselves as they moved about the Hotel.
Then Jack who had gone further along the room came back with another sign in his hand.
"What does this say ? " he said to the Doctor handing him the sign.
The sign read " Laundry Elevator Out of Service "
The Doctor's Hearts Sunk, both of them. This would mean they needed to find another way to get up to the Top Floor.
Possibly through the Kitchen he thought.
" Reggie you go with Jack and try to find the Kitchen, whilst Penry and I find us some disguises. " Said the Doctor.
"Be careful and don't get spotted " added Phooey
Reggie and Jack departed, whilst the Doctor rummaged through cupboard containing the Staff Uniforms. He pulled out a few items to show Phooey.
" These look your size " He said holding up a Bell Boys Uniform to show Phooey.
" I like the colour " Phooey said inspecting them. Then the Doctor went back into the Cupboard
"Yours comes with a Hat" added the Doctor holding up a small red and gold hat that matched the uniform. " As does mine" the Doctor added.
Phooey looked up to see that the Doctor was now wearing a white Chefs hat. He giggled to himself.
The Doctor and Phooey quickly put the uniforms over their existing clothes, both looked at each other. They now looked just like any normal employee of the Hotel. Phooey was dressed as a Bell Boy whilst the Doctor was dressed as a Chef.
"How do I look ?" asked Phooey
"Splendid my dear Boy !" replied The Doctor
"What about me ?" The Doctor inquired
" Fantastic" said Phooey with a giggle
Both of them then paraded about the room in their new clothes.
Then as the Doctor was about to back into the cupboard again looking for a disguise for Jack & Reggie the door to the room was flung opened and in came the other two of the team pushing food trolleys.
"Diner is served" announced Reggie
" Quickly Close the door " Barked Jack "I think some ones coming" he added
Phooey quickly closed the door as fast as he could,
Jack then explained they had found the Kitchen and the service elevator. The Kitchen was 5 doors down on the right, and the service elevator was situated just inside the door. He continued that Reggie had suggested that they could use the food trolleys as a way of transporting two of the team.
Under the top cloth of each trolley was a shelf that was just big enough for one of the to sit or lay on.
The Doctor liked the idea, as he had not yet found anything that could disguise Dyno Mutt convincingly. Time was ticking on and soon the staff from the laundry would be returning. As Phooey and the Doctor were already dressed it made sense that they pushed the Trolleys whilst the other two hid underneath.
But before Jack and Reggie took up their places under the food trolleys, Reggie showed Phooey and the Doctor something else he had done.
"I wondered why I could smell burning " said the Doctor as he examined Reggie's handy work.
" I found this too hanging on a hook in the Kitchen " said Reggie handing a large silver key. It was one of the Universal Keys that could open any guests room. The Doctor smiled and patted the Mechanical Mutt.
With that Jack and Reggie climbed under the food trolleys. Then quickly the Doctor and Phooey pushed the trolleys out of the Laundry and along the corridor towards where they now knew the Kitchen was located.
Arriving outside the correct door they entered pushing the trolleys. The Kitchen was very busy, and no one seemed to take any notice of Phooey or the Doctor. Spotting the Elevator they rushed over to it. Phooey pushed the Call Button and the Doors opened. Getting inside Phooey pushed the button with the highest number on it.. The doors closed and the elevator began to move upwards.
For what happens next come back next time when we will find out if the Team finally get to meet the Impossibles and what had Reggie done to the trolleys !!!
Until then ENJOY !
