Ron
So now that we got all of that out of the way, what’s next for LifeSource? Surely you have something new to bring to the table if you feel that your technology is not living up to its full potential.
Lionel
At LifeSource our R&D department are always coming up with new technology that will change lives. The Pods are just a portion of the company. In fact, around the fourth quarter I believe we will have an announcement of something new that will change the world.
Ron
Any hints on what that would be?
Lionel
Sorry, you’re going to have to wait.
Ron
Well, is there anything you would like to leave off on?
Lionel
Yes. I know the sudden emergence of Protesters has everybody asking questions. I ask myself many of those questions. But I hope I helped provide a little understanding to all of this and that we can openly discuss with each other without violence and these unnecessary rallies to find some common ground and figure out what this all means. This is a historic age. We have never been able to do this and now that we can it changes lives. Is there a soul within us? What is a soul? We can debate this all we want but I think we need intelligent minds on the matter together in one room to tell the world what it means and to let them know everything is alright. The world isn’t ending. We’re here to help. So, let’s talk about this.
2 days ago
Lionel
Explain to me what is going on, Joe.
Joe
This company has been good to me. I want to invest the rest of my time here and look to where LifeSource can take us.
Lionel
Is that why you magically brought back my employees?
Joe
Yes. I made a deal with the people I was previously working with and we came to an arrangement.
Lionel
Still masking the truth from me, huh?
Joe
It’s best if I do.
Lionel
Sure, right. Just tell me something, how is Adam doing?
Joe
Cut it out, Lionel. I want to talk seriously. This business will thrive. The other day I saw my old dream that was filled with war and too much damn American pride go up in smoke as a lunatic raged the streets of Los Angeles and I don’t want that to be the face of my accomplishments, assuming that what we were working on would have been an accomplishment. I’m not so sure anymore. What I do know is that I want Adam to be the face of my accomplishments.
Lionel
Adam? Then why didn’t you get him back, you idiot?
Joe
I’m not talking about the man, I’m talking about the legacy. I’m talking about what he helped build and what he stands for. I assume you activated it after you heard of his passing.
Lionel
As is our protocol that we all agreed to.
Joe
Good, because when the time comes for us to announce it, I want to make sure it’s his face people are looking at.
Lisa and Gabriel are walking through a park.The next day
LisaThe both of them are silent for a moment.
How did the phone call go?
Gabriel
He was very eager to help. You know, I don’t think a simple haircut and sunglasses will keep people from noticing you just walking around the park.
Lisa
I’ll be fine. And you clean up nice when you shave and wear regular clothes.
Gabriel
I’m always about blending in and my old look was starting to get on too many wanted lists. This is nice. It reminds me about how life used to be. I wish I was here and got to know you and Ryan.
Lisa
I wish the same thing.
LisaBoth are silent again.
So, you and this Felicia woman…
Gabriel
Stop it.
Lisa
I’m just saying you look cute together.
Gabriel
We had a thing a while ago but we ended it.
Lisa
How come?
Gabriel
We realized it wasn’t right and just went our own ways, until now.
LisaSlowly, Lisa and Gabriel start hearing people screaming and getting louder and then notice people running away. They both turn around and notice Isaac facing them down.
Do you think it’s going to work?
Gabriel
Not as well as I would like, but I’m sure we’ll change some minds soon.
IsaacIsaac charges at Gabriel with intense speed and sends him flying across the park.
Lisa Fields! We need to have a talk!
Lisa
How the hell did you find us?
Isaac
Why is everyone saying we know each other and that you hired me to take out those people?
Lisa
Gabriel?
Gabriel
Don’t worry. Mr. Isaac, my name is Gabriel. There’s been a huge misunderstanding. You see…
IsaacIsaac grabs Lisa and runs away as she screams trying to get free from his grasp.
I wasn’t talking to you!
Gabriel
Oh no…
The Next Day
RonThe cameras stop rolling and Lionel shakes a few hands before leaving the set. He makes a phone call.
Well, I hope that puts a little perspective on this whole situation and for the Protesters. Hopefully this will inspire congress to look into changing those laws if it is in the public interest. Thank you
Lionel
It was my pleasure.
Lionel
It’s done.
Gabriel (on the phone)
Good. That’s one problem down. Now we have to deal with the other one.
To be continued...