a clerk hands over a set of keys in exchange for money.
maurice asleep in the bathtub.
maurice sleeps. his barefeet are propped up on his bag. his feet are swollen and red with fresh blisters. a pack of ice is wrapped around his knee with an old shirt.  the picture of ellen clutched in his hand.
maurice is coughing painfully. he crouches over the edge of the bed and holds his side with every strain.
maurice slides two twenties across the counter to the motel manager. maurice checks the remaining bills in his wallet.  only a few bills left.