Miklos mentioned he applied for a night clerk position at a Ramada Inn close to the beach, noting that the waiting list for applicants was very long, spanning two pages. Despite this, he felt confident because he believed he had more experience than most other candidates, implying a sense of optimism about his chances.

Garcia responded skeptically, joking that Miklos's confidence might be misplaced and wishing him luck with the job application. Miklos then sarcastically replied, wishing Garcia good luck with his murder, hinting at a dark or tense situation between the characters. This exchange reflects underlying tension and dark humor typical of Carl Hiaasen's writing style in Strip Tease.