Marco Arlens' Airport Shuttle

A standard airport shuttle pulls up to the curb at Terminal A amid pouring rain at night. Marco Arlens boards it swiftly to depart after bantering with C.J. Cregg. He pauses to open its door courteously, though C.J. prepares to board a separate one. Toby, Mr. Cregg, and Ms. Lapham stand nearby as the vehicle idles, its engine humming against the downpour.

2 appearances

Purpose

Transport passengers departing Terminal A at Hartsfield International Airport

Significance

Facilitates Marco's exit after offering C.J. vodka and company, underscoring her pull between past connections and pressing duties toward Dayton while Toby pushes work.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E13 · The Long Goodbye

Old Friend, Avoided Burden

Marco's airport shuttle arrives as a practical trigger for departure; its arrival creates logistics and timing — it is his ride away, and its presence prompts C.J. to hail a separate cab, underscoring the split between their intended paths even as they link briefly.

Before: Idling curbside, engine humming, arrives to pick up passengers (Marco).

After: Marco boards and departs on the shuttle; the shuttle leaves Terminal A after taking him away.

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S4E13 · The Long Goodbye

Old Punk Flames — Safety in Numbers

The airport shuttle pulls up and becomes a practical pivot point: Marco's ride arrives, prompting his exit and creating the timing for his last earnest offer. It structures the farewell and emphasizes C.J.'s choice between staying with an old friend and moving toward the reunion.

Before: Arriving curbside, idling; its presence interrupts the conversation and signals departure for Marco.

After: Marco boards and departs; shuttle leaves with him, removing that immediate option of companionship for C.J.

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