As Episode 8 of The Consultant unfolds, Craig, plagued by insomnia, embarks on one of his habitual midnight jogs. Along the way, his path is marred by the sight of battered cars, their remnants trampled underfoot, leading him straight into an unexpected confrontation with Jumbo.
Dawn breaks, and Elaine's face lights up as she tunes in to the news, a smile playing at the corners of her lips. But the joy is short-lived as the anchor's somber tone announces Jumbo's demise during transportation. Her expression flickers, and with a swift motion, she switches channels, her demeanor turning solemn.
Meanwhile, Patrice's arrival at the office stirs up a storm. He enters, his voice laced with desperation, confessing that a murder charge threatens to cage him. His plea is simple yet dire: he seeks to stash his funds away until the storm passes.
Elsewhere, Regus occupies the halls of Pterodactyl Robotics, ignoring Elaine's call as he strides purposefully towards Rebecca Hood's office. There, he echoes the same entreaty he had made to Sang, leaving one to ponder the reasons behind his departure from CompWare. The mystery unfolds in the subsequent scene, where a festive atmosphere pervades the office, celebrating the monumental success of Mr. Sang's Jungle Odyssey—a game destined to sustain CompWare's fortunes for years to come.
As Craig's friend, Elaine finds herself in a pivotal moment, updating her resume with aspirations of joining Koala—a leapfrog from her current position. Amidst this transformation, she extends a hand of hope to Craig, offering to take him along should she secure the job. But Craig's mind is clouded by the looming specter of the spyware scandal; the data it has amassed is staggering, and he fears the inevitable consequences that await him behind bars.
Regus finally arrives on the scene, and Elaine promptly inserts herself into his earshot, her words urgent and pointed. As expected, Patoff reveals that the remaining funds have been squandered on the lavish party, leaving no more to offer Patrice, especially after the unfortunate demise of the elephant. Elaine, her voice laced with caution, warns of Patrice's volatile nature, prompting Regus to seek her counsel on a course of action.
Their conversation abruptly halts as Regus's gaze fixates on a knife, his mind churning with thoughts of Patrice's unpredictability. Elaine, her eyes alight with a calculating gleam, suggests turning Patrice over to the authorities, a move that would not only quell the threat but also propel the firm's notoriety to new heights. The prospect of Patrice's word against theirs in a legal battle, reduced to mere bones, seems a small price to pay.
Regus confronts Patrice, his tone carefully crafted to mask his intentions as he invites the agitated man on a supposed errand. Patrice, sensing an undercurrent of deceit, is left uneasy by Regus's mention of Elaine's newfound prowess in negotiating life and death matters. He departs, vowing to return in the morning, demanding his due.
Iain, meanwhile, approaches Elaine with a request to swap offices, but she is not yet ready to relinquish her position. Instead, she dares him to take it by force, her challenge hanging in the air like a tangible entity.
Elsewhere, Regus offers Patti a plate of food, but she remains oblivious, typing away like a relentless machine. Amidst the chaos, Elaine and Craig rekindle their old spark, their chemistry palpable as they prepare to leave the party's fray. Just as they're about to depart, Patti's fingers dance across her phone, sending a cryptic message to Craig in Korean: "Deposit more funds promptly." Elaine, her mind agile, suggests Craig use the code hidden within the latest game download to trace Patti's phone, a clue that might unravel the mystery surrounding her sudden financial demands.
Upon arriving at the designated spot, they encountered Ahn, a stunning revelation—her English now fluent and impeccable. Their minds reeled as they wondered: How did she procure Patti's phone? What brought her here, and the sudden mastery of English? Ahn calmly disclosed that Regus had simplified her life, dispatching her the message and even entrusting her with Patti's phone.
With mounting anticipation, they made their way to the office, where Regus awaited them, perched on the stairs with a hint of smugness. He informed them that Patti was busy tidying up administrative loose ends before her departure. Craig instructed Elaine to locate Patti, vowing to confront Patoff personally.
As Elaine approached Patti, she found her in a bizarre, trance-like state, responsive only to physical touch. With renewed determination, Craig snatched a hammer from a nearby strength-testing game and ascended the stairs. From his perch, Regus observed Craig's demeanor, diagnosing a panic attack. In a fit of rage, Craig struck the glass-bottomed floor with the hammer, shattering it.
Patti, alerted by Elaine's mention of Craig's presence, darted from the room. Elaine discovered that Patti had diligently compiled files for every employee, her efficiency undeniable. As Craig closed in, Regus maintained his composure, explaining his role was to observe, streamline, and elevate the organization—a task he claimed to have accomplished flawlessly. He taunted Craig, mocking his weakness and ultimate failure in winning Patti's affections.
Suddenly, Regus plummeted through the shattered glass floor, his fall ominous and seemingly fatal. Patti, quick-witted, triggered the fire alarm, providing a diversion as she fled with Craig and Elaine, leaving behind a trail of shattered glass and unanswered questions.
As the fire trucks draw near the structure, a trail of Patoff's crimson-stained footsteps leading away captures our attention. The following morning, Elaine finds herself in the hot seat, facing interrogation from the police. Remarkably, she absolves Regus of any blame in the abortive Jumbo kidnapping plot, instead extolling his genius and how he revolutionized their operations, elevating them to new heights of proficiency.
Entering her workplace the next day, Elaine witnesses a scene of routine bustle. Ahn diligently cleanses the shattered remnants of the statue, the shattered glass floor has been meticulously repaired, and to her surprise, her name graces the door of the executive office—a testament to her newfound position as the boss. A key to the records room awaits her at her desk, inviting her to delve into the files and uncover their secrets.
Regus, hobbling back into the office, surveys his domain with a sense of accomplishment. The atmosphere is electric with creativity and dedication, as employees throw themselves into their work with genuine enthusiasm. He pauses before Sang's statue, bowing in reverence, a testament to his commitment to preserving Sang's legacy and ensuring its perpetuity. It's not difficult to speculate that Regus may be more than meets the eye—a prototype, perhaps, a product of some enigmatic corporation's experimentation (his name, 'Regus Patoff,' hinting at such origins). The results, it seems, have been nothing short of remarkable.
Elsewhere, Patti and Craig's union dissolves amicably, their bond severed but on good terms. Craig, fueled by suspicion, thaws the detached golden toe from Patoff's foot, confirming his hunch: within lies a bone crafted from the precious metal. Meanwhile, Tokyo, engrossed in the Odyssey game bestowed upon him by Regus, reaches the astonishing milestone of level 316. On the news, the fall of Pterodactyl's shares is announced, a direct consequence of Rebecca's tragic suicide. Tokyo, astonishingly, surmounts the game's formidable elephant challenge, emerging victorious. His reward? A golden skeleton, accompanied by the triumphant message, "Game Over." With this feat, Regus sets his sights on reviving Pterodactyl, asserting his control over the faltering company.
Tokyo stands alone as the world's sole conqueror of Mr. Sang's Jungle Odyssey, a triumph that speaks volumes. Revenge for Sang's murder, perhaps? It's clear that Regus and his cohorts crafted the game without Craig's input, entrusting him with the meticulous task of mapping its intricacies. As a token of appreciation to Tokyo, an avid gamer, Regus bestowed upon him a special version of the game, purged of its glitches, a gesture that now seems prophetic in light of Tokyo's historic achievement.
