Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
A Breakup and a Miami Plan
Florence leaves Arthur, and he learns that she is to marry in Miami. He decides to travel there to try to stop the wedding.
Key Events
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Florence Leaves Arthur — Florence leaves Arthur, setting his personal crisis in motion. Characters: Arthur Lepage, Florence Justin-Colbeau
Location: Unspecified
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Miami Wedding Decision — Arthur learns Florence is to marry in Miami and decides to go there to stop the wedding. Characters: Arthur Lepage, Florence Justin-Colbeau
Location: Unspecified
Two Journeys Converge
Arthur travels to Miami using his RTT days. Émilie, wanted for stealing a valuable painting, is also fleeing to Miami.
Key Events
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Arthur Travels to Miami — Arthur uses his days off under the RTT system to travel to Miami. Characters: Arthur Lepage
Location: Miami
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Émilie Flees With Painting — Émilie, wanted for stealing a valuable painting, flees toward Miami. Characters: Émilie
Location: Unspecified
The Painting in the Flute
At the airport, Émilie notices that Arthur's bag is open. She hides the painting inside a flute in his bag, making him an unwitting carrier.
Key Events
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Painting Hidden in Flute — Émilie notices Arthur's open bag and hides the painting inside a flute placed in it. Characters: Arthur Lepage, Émilie
Location: Airport
Pursued in Miami
Arthur and Émilie are together in Miami and are pursued by a particularly furious, determined police officer. The supplied synopsis does not specify the pursuit's outcome.
Key Events
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Pursuit in Miami — Arthur and Émilie are pursued by a determined, furious police officer. Characters: Arthur Lepage, Émilie
Location: Miami
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Escape Under Pursuit — The pair remain caught up in the pursuit connected to the stolen painting. Characters: Arthur Lepage, Émilie
Location: Miami