However, later that night when the restaurant is empty, the two are soon alarmed by strange occurrences that parallel the omens that signify the arrival of the Hash-Slinging Slasher. Although convinced at first that these occurrences are coincidence, Squidward grows more nervous as the occurrences continue while Spongebob thinks Squidward is still pranking him. Finally, a bus shows up outside the Krusty Krab, despite Squidward claiming that the buses do not run this late at night.