Lucas and Fredhardt eventually back out after Lory cheerfully declares that she will binge the entire soap opera season this afternoon. Lucas would rather spend the rest of the day buried beneath a mountain of paperwork than endure another minute of that utterly nonsensical soap opera.
The plot had long since descended into complete chaos, with sex changes, stolen identities, amnesia, murder, and enough outrageous twists to leave even seasoned intelligence officers questioning reality.
Compared to the drama on screen, Harland's undercover missions suddenly seemed remarkably straightforward. Fredhardt had reached the same conclusion. If he stayed any longer, he was certain the show would claim what little remained of his sanity, and a few brain cells for good measure.
The door had barely clicked shut before Lory's lips curved into a triumphant grin 'Mission accomplished!'
