NICKSON in the meantime has walked up to the reception.

Wahida tries to call out to Baby, but she is interrupted by Nickson's DAD.

Dad

CHEE-

Nickson turns around to see his father. He's been drinking (but maybe not obviously so?).

Dad

Damn you, you think you so clever ah? Where's my wife?

Nickson

She's safe now.

Dad

Waah... safe? You can jaga her, ah? Why don't you marry her then?

(beat)

Oh, sorry, your type cannot marry one.

Nickson

Pa-

Dad

You think you so brave, tell the whole world on TV.

(beat, closes up on Nickson)

You tell to my face, you so brave.

Nickson

Pa-

Dad

You tell to my face, right here.

Nickson

Pa, I'm sorry.

(beat)

I'm in love with Calvin.

Dad gives Nickson one tight slap, knocks the living bejeebus out of him.

Dad

Sorry?!! Cannot hear just now. What did you say?

Nickson

(stronger)

I'm in love with Calvin.

Dad swings again at Nickson. Nickson reaches out and stops his father's arm.

Nickson

I'm in love with Calvin, and there's nothing you can do to make me deny it.

Dad lets go of Nickson.

Dad

You're not my son anymore.

Nickson watches his father stagger out of the hotel.

Nickson

(quietly)

Fine with me.