Tom Trench

The co-host of 666 News, Tom Trench, was sitting on a bench looking at a Hazbin Hotel Help Wanted flier. He was wondering if he should work there or not, nowadays he's been treated like shit by Katie Killjoy & he was tired of her pouring coffee on his crotch. He also wondered if Charlie would treat him the same way Katie Killjoy treated him, then again Charlie was determined to succeed in her project & very compassionate to others. Tom thought her redemption plan was a good idea, sure he laughed but he was only faking it so Katie wouldn't hurt him.

"I hope I'm making the right decision." Tom said hopefully as he got up from the bench

When he arrived at the hotel

"Here I go." Tom said as he took a deep breath & knocked on the door which was opened by an Egg Boi

"Oh, hello Mr. Trench, come right in." Egg Boi said as he ushered him in

Tom entered the hotel. When he saw Sir Pentious, he was surprised & quite shocked to see him working here.

"Greetings, welcome to the Hazbin Hotel, may I help you?" Sir Pentious greeted

"Yes, Mr. Pentious, I'm here to speak to Princess Charlotte." Tom said

"Very well." Pentious said as he picked up the desk phone & called Charlie "Charlotte, you have a guest who wants to have a word with you."

"I'll be right there." Charlie said through the phone

Charlie arrived at the lobby & saw Tom

"Tom?" Charlie said in surprise

"Hey Princess Charlotte." Tom mumbled nervously

"What are you doing here?" Charlie asked

"I…um…I…" Tom stammered

"You what?" Charlie said curiously

"I want to help you with this hotel." Tom said

"Wait, you mean you wanna work here?" Charlie said

"Yes." Tom nodded

"But, I thought you didn't like my idea." Charlie said

"No, I loved your idea, I was only pretending to not like it so Katie Killjoy wouldn't kill me." Tom said

"Oh, has she always been treating you like that?" Charlie asked in concern

"Sadly yes." Tom sighed "I was nothing but a punching bag to vent her frustration & a pawn to get her ratings for her. Like you I was called a failure along with worthless & pathetic, I couldn't take it any longer."

"Oh Tom, I'm so sorry." Charlie said sympathetically

"It's fine, look if you don't want me to work here, then I understand." Tom said as he was about to leave

"Tom, Wait." Charlie said as she placed her hand on his shoulder "Listen, I understand that you went through a lot of pain working for 666 News. But trust me when I say this, you are anything but a worthless, pathetic failure."

"You mean that?" Tom asked

"Yes." Charlie nodded

"…Thank you, Charlotte." Tom said gratefully

"Just call me, Charlie." Charlie said

"Okay Charlie, y'know, this hotel is gonna need a marketing & advertising coordinator & if you need one, I'm your guy." Tom said

"In that case, you're hired." Charlie smiled as she shook his hand "Hey, why don't you move in & start working tomorrow."

"Okey-dokey, I'll see you tomorrow." Tom said as he left

The next morning, Tom had packed his stuff & went back to the hotel

"Morning everyone." Tom said as he entered the hotel

"Good morning, Trench." Pentious said

"Welcome back, Tom." Husk said

"I made you some coffee, Mr. Trench." Niffty said as she gave him a cup of coffee

"Thank you, little miss." Tom said as he sipped his coffee

"Hi Tom." Vaggie said as she approached him

"Oh, you're that girl Charlie was with at the news station." Tom said

"Yeah, that's me." Vaggie said "Charlie told me that you're our marketing & advertising coordinator. It's great that you decided to work for us instead of that bitch Katie Killjoy."

"Thank God for that." Tom said as he took another sip of his coffee

"We haven't been introduced, I'm Vagatha but you call me Vaggie, I'll be your manager." Vaggie said as she stuck out her hand

"Nice to meet you, Ms. Vaggie." Tom said as he shook her hand

"I see our marketer & advertiser has arrived." Alastor said as he approached them

"Alastor? You're working here, too?" Tom said surprisingly

"Why yes, I'm the business partner here at this hotel." Alastor said

"Anyway, did you pack everything you need?" Vaggie asked

"Yes ma'am." Tom nodded

"Alright, go to room & unpack, then return to the lobby." Vaggie said

"Yes ma'am." Tom said as he left

When he got to his room, he started unpacking until his cellphone rang

"Hello?" Tom said

"Tom, where the fuck are you? Why aren't you here at the station?" Katiesaid as she was pissed off

"I quit." Tom said

"You…what?" Katie said

"I said I quit, I'm done working in 666 News." Tom said "I've been hired by Charlie to work at the Hazbin Hotel."

"What? You can't be serious." Katie said

"I'm dead serious, I thought her redemption project was a great idea & that's why decided to work here to help her" Tom snapped

"Tom, I swear if you don't get your no-dick ass here—." Katie threatened

"No." Tom said sternly

"No?" Katie repeated

"I'm done being your punching bag, working for you has been doing nothing but cause me pain & all you care about is getting ratings" Tom said "Well, it's getting old, it's getting real old, old bitch! SO GET IT OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM, THEN HANG UP THE PHONE, & SHUT THE FUCK UP!"

"…" Katiesilenced

"Well, you got something else to say?" Tom said

"…Fine, who needs you?" Katie said "But don't get your hopes up, it's not like her project is gonna succeed with only your help."

"I know my help won't be enough, but there are & will be others who are willing to help her. Goodbye Katie Killjoy." Tom said as he hung up