i remember now. they werent cots. they were lounge chairs. yep. not even beds. long chairs that reclined back. in those first two stages.

i remember being in that first stage and i thought it was the usual unit. and i said "is this where ill be?" and they said "no this is just the holding unit". and after they transferred me again i said "so THIS is the main area....?" and they said "no this is just the second holding unit". and i was like "ok...". and they dont ever tell you when your moving from stage to stage. its "up to the doctor". the main unit was like paradise to me compared to those others. those holding units had barely any walking room too!