Object

Costa Coffee Stand — Menu Board

The menu board above the Costa Coffee stand/counter in the office reception that lists drink and beverage options; it functions as the visual focal point in the scene as Paul stares up at the selections during a tense argument, with Julia, Helinka, Julia's mother, and an office worker nearby.

1 appearances

Purpose

Displays coffee and beverage options for customers to choose from when ordering.

Significance

Paul fixates on the menu right after cutting the call, pulling his focus from Julia's childcare crisis and exposing his emotional detachment amid her frantic pleas.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments

S1E1 · MOTHERLAND

Practical Fix, Emotional Disconnect: Cleaner Refused, Call Cut

The Costa Coffee menu board looms above Paul as he becomes distracted; his upward stare at the menu marks the moment he disengages from Julia, making the menu a visual catalyst for his emotional withdrawal.

Before: Mounted above the coffee counter, visible and readable to patrons.

After: Remains mounted and unchanged; functionally the same but narratively has catalyzed Paul's distraction.

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