"welcome pacific partners" banners hang everywhere.
from up here, it looks like the city is one big block party. accordingly, traffic is heavy and unpleasant.
lapd cruisers squeeze through the crowded streets, fanning out through the various parties around town. cops walk through the crowds with copies of the picture javal faxed, and photos of the han family and lisa.
people begin to arrive at the events. boosters pass out food, wine and beer.  and crank up the beach boys tunes.
the streets of hollywood are even more congested than before, as the festivities really start rockin'.
people flee from the festivities in droves. seeing the helicopters and troops in bio suits only fuels the hysteria.
all of the celebration locales are trampled, abandoned messes. so much for "fun fun fun" and l.a. putting on its best.