1 00:01:31,633 --> 00:01:33,010 Yes. 2 00:01:34,177 --> 00:01:35,724 Yes. 3 00:01:35,846 --> 00:01:38,850 Wonderful. I'll transfer you to booking. 4 00:01:41,435 --> 00:01:42,903 Can I help you? 5 00:01:43,020 --> 00:01:46,149 Edward Porris. 6 00:01:46,273 --> 00:01:48,526 I... I have an appointment. 7 00:01:48,650 --> 00:01:50,072 Porris. 8 00:01:54,156 --> 00:01:56,158 Just have a seat. 9 00:02:27,105 --> 00:02:28,698 Hannah Geist? 10 00:02:30,067 --> 00:02:31,819 Excuse me? 11 00:02:31,943 --> 00:02:35,538 You look like a Hannah Geist. I'd take you for a Hannah Geist. 12 00:02:35,656 --> 00:02:38,580 Yes. 13 00:02:38,700 --> 00:02:40,452 Well, most people are. 14 00:02:42,704 --> 00:02:45,253 I'm here for Michael Felix. 15 00:02:48,251 --> 00:02:51,130 Do you know he used to torment his lovers 16 00:02:51,254 --> 00:02:55,760 by packing his foreskin with spices before intercourse? 17 00:02:57,928 --> 00:03:01,649 I'm just lucky they got to him before the execution. I'm real lucky. 18 00:03:03,725 --> 00:03:06,774 I'll take this one. 19 00:03:14,736 --> 00:03:16,738 Breathtaking. 20 00:03:19,157 --> 00:03:22,252 I understand your fascination with her. 21 00:03:24,246 --> 00:03:25,964 I understand completely. 22 00:03:27,958 --> 00:03:30,677 She's perfect somehow, isn't she? 23 00:03:32,713 --> 00:03:33,805 More than perfect. 24 00:03:36,758 --> 00:03:38,852 More than human. 25 00:03:40,512 --> 00:03:43,641 Her eyes seem to reach... 26 00:03:45,642 --> 00:03:50,648 right beneath your skin and touch your organs. 27 00:03:50,772 --> 00:03:53,321 And touch your stomach. 28 00:03:54,651 --> 00:03:56,779 Your lungs. 29 00:03:58,321 --> 00:04:00,164 Gives me the shivers. 30 00:04:06,121 --> 00:04:09,671 As you can see, we have several options available. 31 00:04:09,791 --> 00:04:12,886 Each was acquired from Ms. Geist directly. 32 00:04:15,088 --> 00:04:17,841 If I thought your interest was only passing, 33 00:04:17,966 --> 00:04:20,890 there are any number of low-end packages I could offer. However, 34 00:04:21,011 --> 00:04:26,313 you strike me as a man whose involvement runs a little deeper than that. 35 00:04:28,685 --> 00:04:33,065 I see you... as a man of taste. 36 00:04:36,234 --> 00:04:38,032 A connoisseur. 37 00:04:49,456 --> 00:04:52,175 If you'll permit me to make a recommendation. 38 00:04:53,835 --> 00:04:56,304 S-558. 39 00:04:56,421 --> 00:04:58,719 Expensive... 40 00:04:58,840 --> 00:05:01,719 but a must have for the truly devoted. 41 00:05:01,843 --> 00:05:04,596 Ms. Geist was afflicted during her much-publicized 42 00:05:04,721 --> 00:05:07,895 affair with Laura Law in 2003. 43 00:05:08,016 --> 00:05:11,441 We purchased it from her soon after. 44 00:05:11,561 --> 00:05:13,814 S558? 45 00:05:14,564 --> 00:05:15,907 Yes. 46 00:05:16,024 --> 00:05:19,324 A form of the herpes simplex virus. 47 00:05:19,444 --> 00:05:23,745 After infection, the virus lives on in the cells of its host 48 00:05:23,865 --> 00:05:26,163 for the rest of their life. 49 00:05:31,373 --> 00:05:33,250 Did you know she's deformed? 50 00:05:34,876 --> 00:05:37,504 You can't tell from the magazines. 51 00:05:37,629 --> 00:05:39,723 She has to have special underwear made. 52 00:05:41,383 --> 00:05:44,478 Fashion designers make her special underwear. 53 00:05:47,013 --> 00:05:48,981 I've heard that. 54 00:05:53,895 --> 00:05:56,899 Do you have your credit card with you, Mr. Porris? 55 00:05:59,693 --> 00:06:01,991 Which side do you want it on? 56 00:06:02,112 --> 00:06:03,705 I haven't decided. 57 00:06:05,323 --> 00:06:07,826 Most people want it on the left side. 58 00:06:09,995 --> 00:06:13,340 If she kissed you, it would be on the left side. 59 00:06:15,333 --> 00:06:17,335 If she kissed me? 60 00:06:21,923 --> 00:06:25,018 Ms. Geist is infected here, 61 00:06:25,135 --> 00:06:27,058 to the right of her mouth. 62 00:06:28,555 --> 00:06:31,809 Now, if she kissed you, 63 00:06:31,933 --> 00:06:34,812 it'd spread to your left side, 64 00:06:34,936 --> 00:06:36,529 around here. 65 00:06:39,941 --> 00:06:43,320 On the left, it'd be like she gave it to you in person. 66 00:06:43,445 --> 00:06:45,539 Yes, I'd like the left side. 67 00:06:53,955 --> 00:06:55,582 Lean back please. 68 00:07:00,670 --> 00:07:02,672 Just a little pinch. 69 00:07:12,599 --> 00:07:13,976 There. 70 00:07:16,978 --> 00:07:19,777 You should be showing in a couple of weeks. 71 00:07:21,775 --> 00:07:23,197 Enjoy. 72 00:07:31,201 --> 00:07:33,670 Are you carrying any infectious materials with you, 73 00:07:33,787 --> 00:07:37,667 or items belonging to The Lucas Clinic Incorporated or its suppliers? 74 00:07:37,791 --> 00:07:39,008 No. 75 00:07:57,644 --> 00:08:02,275 Now, I thought a fungus was a plant because it comes from vegetables, right? 76 00:08:02,399 --> 00:08:04,276 So I told them this gives... 77 00:08:05,527 --> 00:08:09,202 - Yeah, come in. - Apparently I'm no biologist, 78 00:08:09,322 --> 00:08:11,416 and some of our viewers were quick to point that out. 79 00:08:11,533 --> 00:08:13,535 I wanted to ask about the alarm test tomorrow. 80 00:08:13,660 --> 00:08:16,083 Well, there's nothing I can do about it. 81 00:08:16,204 --> 00:08:18,798 You know, I don't like it either, but it's the law. 82 00:08:18,915 --> 00:08:20,963 No, I know. But... 83 00:08:23,128 --> 00:08:27,099 it's just that I'm sick right now, and I need my sleep. 84 00:08:27,215 --> 00:08:29,343 Yeah. Okay, so, listen, 85 00:08:29,467 --> 00:08:33,722 I'll tell you what we'll do about it. We'll start at the top floor, 86 00:08:33,847 --> 00:08:37,317 so we won't even get to you until after 11. 87 00:08:37,434 --> 00:08:39,732 It's the Aria Noble Ordeal. 88 00:08:40,687 --> 00:08:44,362 Anyway, we'll, you know, we'll just be in and out. 89 00:08:44,482 --> 00:08:46,951 You can keep your bedroom shut. 90 00:08:47,068 --> 00:08:51,073 The question on everyone's mind is: What is really going on with her? 91 00:11:47,332 --> 00:11:49,676 We're talking to Mr. Dorian Lucas, 92 00:11:49,792 --> 00:11:53,046 founder of the Lucas Celebrity Services Clinic. 93 00:11:53,171 --> 00:11:55,924 Mr. Lucas, how do you respond 94 00:11:56,049 --> 00:11:58,518 to critics who say the disease you're really selling 95 00:11:58,635 --> 00:12:01,639 - is a cultural one? - That's ridiculous. 96 00:12:01,763 --> 00:12:05,393 Do you not agree that the mania surrounding celebrity 97 00:12:05,516 --> 00:12:09,487 - is reaching an unhealthy level? - No, I don't. 98 00:12:09,604 --> 00:12:12,949 So these people are really so deserving of our attention? 99 00:12:13,066 --> 00:12:15,785 In your opinion, does Aria Noble deserve to be famous? 100 00:12:15,902 --> 00:12:17,942 Let me stop you right there. Deserve to be famous? 101 00:12:17,987 --> 00:12:20,661 What does it mean to deserve to be famous? 102 00:12:20,782 --> 00:12:23,786 Anyone who's famous deserves to be famous. 103 00:12:23,910 --> 00:12:27,130 Celebrity is not an accomplishment. Not at all. 104 00:12:27,247 --> 00:12:30,797 It's more like a collaboration that we choose to take part in. 105 00:12:30,917 --> 00:12:35,297 Celebrities are not people; They're group hallucinations. 106 00:12:35,421 --> 00:12:38,971 Surely it's naive to imagine that your clients think the same way. 107 00:12:39,092 --> 00:12:43,893 Really? Naive? My clients are intelligent adults 108 00:12:44,013 --> 00:12:47,187 from all walks of life, all ages, 109 00:12:47,308 --> 00:12:50,653 and they find meaning in all the stories around them. 110 00:12:50,770 --> 00:12:53,899 They choose to come to me because they want 111 00:12:54,023 --> 00:12:57,823 to feel more connected to those faces, to those people 112 00:12:57,944 --> 00:13:00,697 that they see in the magazines and on television. 113 00:13:00,822 --> 00:13:03,120 And their lives are much richer for it. 114 00:13:32,854 --> 00:13:37,405 The human face is a powerful messenger. 115 00:13:37,525 --> 00:13:41,200 Our brains are tuned to its every nuance. 116 00:13:41,321 --> 00:13:43,790 The smallest shift in its musculature 117 00:13:43,906 --> 00:13:48,127 can translate itself into complex non-verbal information, 118 00:13:48,244 --> 00:13:52,215 so subtle and communicated so quickly that we often 119 00:13:52,332 --> 00:13:54,960 don't even register it; Not consciously. 120 00:13:56,127 --> 00:14:00,348 One could say that for human beings the face is a structure 121 00:14:00,465 --> 00:14:04,561 with a high information resolution. The ReadyFace console 122 00:14:04,677 --> 00:14:09,353 is designed to engage the user's unconscious mental resources 123 00:14:09,474 --> 00:14:12,273 by exploiting the brain's sensitivity 124 00:14:12,393 --> 00:14:16,398 to facial patterns. Our technician loads a virus sample 125 00:14:16,522 --> 00:14:20,152 into the port, where it's analyzed by ReadyFace 126 00:14:20,276 --> 00:14:23,155 and is translated into a face graphic. 127 00:14:24,280 --> 00:14:27,875 This image represents the structure of the disease. 128 00:14:27,992 --> 00:14:33,544 It is in a sense the face of the virus, dense with information. 129 00:14:33,664 --> 00:14:36,588 As Mr. March manipulates the graphic, 130 00:14:36,709 --> 00:14:39,804 the machine manipulates the virus in the sample container, 131 00:14:39,921 --> 00:14:42,800 eventually rendering it non-contagious. 132 00:14:42,924 --> 00:14:46,269 This advanced form of copy protection 133 00:14:46,386 --> 00:14:48,639 affords us control over the distribution 134 00:14:48,763 --> 00:14:53,394 of our products, as the virus cannot spread beyond the infected client. 135 00:14:54,644 --> 00:14:58,365 ReadyFace fluidly incorporates our technician's 136 00:14:58,481 --> 00:15:02,702 unconscious mental resources so that copy protecting a sample 137 00:15:02,819 --> 00:15:07,040 like this one will take hours rather than days. 138 00:15:07,156 --> 00:15:08,908 Hey, thanks for coming. 139 00:15:09,033 --> 00:15:11,127 Lovely to see you. 140 00:15:11,244 --> 00:15:12,496 Thank you. 141 00:15:12,620 --> 00:15:15,624 Thanks for making the time. Appreciate it. 142 00:15:19,001 --> 00:15:20,503 No, she has to have special underwear made 143 00:15:20,628 --> 00:15:23,302 because she doesn't have a vulva. She was born without a vulva. 144 00:15:23,423 --> 00:15:25,425 Her father used to make them out of regular pairs, 145 00:15:25,550 --> 00:15:28,850 which was an ordeal for her as a child, but now she has fashion designers do it. 146 00:15:28,970 --> 00:15:30,893 Anyway, that's what she meant when she told Spot Magazine 147 00:15:31,013 --> 00:15:33,107 - that she doesn't have a face. - Listen to what you're saying. 148 00:15:33,224 --> 00:15:34,851 Well, you asked me, so I'm telling you. 149 00:15:34,976 --> 00:15:37,149 You're telling me you've been working here too long. 150 00:15:37,270 --> 00:15:39,113 You're seriously buying into all this. 151 00:15:39,230 --> 00:15:41,528 What's to buy into? What I'm saying is factual. 152 00:15:41,649 --> 00:15:45,153 Factual. Yesterday, her birth defect was a unique, 153 00:15:45,278 --> 00:15:48,532 non-functional organ connected to her urinary system. 154 00:15:48,656 --> 00:15:50,576 It's worth millions on the celebrity meat market. 155 00:15:50,658 --> 00:15:52,660 - Yeah, also true. - Well, I'm sure the kid 156 00:15:52,785 --> 00:15:54,708 could shed some light on the situation. 157 00:15:54,829 --> 00:15:57,378 Didn't you take a genital wart sample from Hannah Geist once? 158 00:15:57,498 --> 00:15:59,125 That was Derek. 159 00:15:59,250 --> 00:16:01,423 Well, did he mention if she had a vulva? 160 00:16:04,088 --> 00:16:05,886 We're doing lunch at Dainty Davis. 161 00:16:06,007 --> 00:16:08,055 - You coming'? - I already ate. 162 00:16:13,222 --> 00:16:15,224 You look like shit. 163 00:16:19,479 --> 00:16:21,356 - Hi, Michelle. - Hey, Syd. 164 00:16:21,481 --> 00:16:25,327 - What can I get for you? - 13, 644, 915. 165 00:16:25,443 --> 00:16:26,740 915? 166 00:16:26,861 --> 00:16:29,785 The new Aria Noble flu. We got it this morning. 167 00:16:32,533 --> 00:16:34,035 So we did. 168 00:16:49,467 --> 00:16:51,265 Thank you. 169 00:16:54,263 --> 00:16:55,640 Derek. 170 00:17:05,191 --> 00:17:08,445 I understand your fascination with her. 171 00:17:08,569 --> 00:17:10,537 I understand completely. 172 00:17:10,655 --> 00:17:13,659 She's... 173 00:17:13,783 --> 00:17:18,038 perfect somehow, isn't she? 174 00:17:18,162 --> 00:17:20,756 More than perfect. 175 00:17:20,873 --> 00:17:22,625 An ideal. 176 00:17:23,584 --> 00:17:25,962 Overwhelming. 177 00:17:26,087 --> 00:17:29,341 With a whisper, she could have... 178 00:17:29,465 --> 00:17:31,308 anything she wanted. 179 00:17:32,593 --> 00:17:34,595 Anyone she wanted. 180 00:17:40,017 --> 00:17:43,191 I'm happy to inform you that we have something special 181 00:17:43,312 --> 00:17:45,189 available today. 182 00:17:46,232 --> 00:17:48,655 It just came in this morning. 183 00:17:50,736 --> 00:17:53,410 S-915. 184 00:17:54,407 --> 00:17:56,501 You would be the first. 185 00:17:57,618 --> 00:18:02,590 A biological communion between you and Aria. 186 00:18:02,707 --> 00:18:05,506 From her body to your body. 187 00:18:05,626 --> 00:18:09,256 From her cells to your cells. 188 00:18:09,380 --> 00:18:12,554 In my humble opinion... 189 00:18:14,635 --> 00:18:16,558 it's not even a question. 190 00:18:26,188 --> 00:18:27,735 Just a little pinch. 191 00:18:37,199 --> 00:18:40,999 The fever should come on just in time for the long weekend. 192 00:18:49,670 --> 00:18:51,422 Enjoy. 193 00:19:31,712 --> 00:19:34,465 Are you carrying any infectious material with you, 194 00:19:34,590 --> 00:19:38,470 or items belonging to The Lucas Clinic Incorporated or its suppliers? 195 00:19:38,594 --> 00:19:41,017 No. 196 00:20:15,715 --> 00:20:18,059 Next. Who's ne... Okay. 197 00:20:18,175 --> 00:20:20,519 Geist, okay, we... 198 00:20:22,513 --> 00:20:23,560 Okay, what are we... 199 00:20:23,681 --> 00:20:26,184 Like, we're talking like a roast for two people? 200 00:20:27,518 --> 00:20:28,565 This is good. 201 00:20:33,107 --> 00:20:35,701 Hello, sir. What can I getcha? 202 00:20:44,994 --> 00:20:47,042 I've been trying to reach you. 203 00:20:49,123 --> 00:20:50,670 I was sick. 204 00:20:55,296 --> 00:20:59,051 I think my body's starting to turn on me, Arvid. 205 00:20:59,175 --> 00:21:01,269 I don't know how much longer I can do this. 206 00:21:01,385 --> 00:21:03,183 You'll be fine. 207 00:21:03,304 --> 00:21:06,103 There's an ebb and flow to this kind of work. 208 00:21:07,224 --> 00:21:09,022 Give it a month 209 00:21:09,143 --> 00:21:11,487 and you'll feel like a completely different person. 210 00:21:11,604 --> 00:21:13,698 I already feel like a different person. 211 00:21:13,814 --> 00:21:15,816 I'm developing a cripple identity. 212 00:21:17,526 --> 00:21:20,200 - I think you look great. - Thanks. 213 00:21:22,990 --> 00:21:25,994 I don't understand how this isn't considered cannibalism. 214 00:21:26,118 --> 00:21:28,291 Well, these are just muscle cells. 215 00:21:28,412 --> 00:21:32,258 It all depends on whether the human being is found in its materials. 216 00:21:32,374 --> 00:21:37,346 Right now the law tends towards something more religious, 217 00:21:37,463 --> 00:21:41,809 but we'll see what happens when we go from growing celebrity cell steaks 218 00:21:41,926 --> 00:21:45,351 to growing complete celebrity bodies. 219 00:21:45,471 --> 00:21:47,940 I'm looking forward to it. 220 00:21:48,057 --> 00:21:51,778 Yeah, well, with the proper funding, I could probably make that happen. 221 00:21:54,271 --> 00:21:56,148 Have you seen my cell garden? 222 00:21:56,273 --> 00:21:57,775 No. 223 00:22:05,449 --> 00:22:07,793 Something new I've been cooking up. 224 00:22:15,584 --> 00:22:17,586 So, do we have business? 225 00:22:19,588 --> 00:22:22,262 Yeah. 226 00:22:22,383 --> 00:22:24,681 Yeah. I... 227 00:22:26,428 --> 00:22:28,897 I cracked the new Aria Noble flu. 228 00:22:29,014 --> 00:22:32,359 - That's already public. - What? 229 00:22:32,476 --> 00:22:35,776 Since Saturday. You're behind the times. 230 00:22:35,896 --> 00:22:37,773 The clinic just got it last week. 231 00:22:37,898 --> 00:22:40,617 - Well, somebody beat you to the punch. - Who? 232 00:22:40,734 --> 00:22:42,782 One of my other guys. 233 00:22:42,903 --> 00:22:44,280 Arvid. 234 00:22:44,405 --> 00:22:47,909 Look, I'm not some bug-collecting hobbyist. 235 00:22:48,033 --> 00:22:50,502 You want to get paid for your work, 236 00:22:50,619 --> 00:22:53,623 talk to me when you stop getting scooped. 237 00:23:25,279 --> 00:23:28,032 What's going on? 238 00:23:28,157 --> 00:23:30,330 They arrested Derek. 239 00:23:30,451 --> 00:23:34,046 Villainy in our own house, Syd. I simply cannot work under these conditions. 240 00:23:34,163 --> 00:23:36,040 Oh, like anyone will take you. 241 00:23:36,165 --> 00:23:39,089 - I hear Vole & Tesser are hiring. - Topp didn't even know 242 00:23:39,209 --> 00:23:41,490 about Sara Holden's skin flap until I told him last night. 243 00:23:41,587 --> 00:23:44,636 I'm sure the kid doesn't know about Sara Holden's skin flap right now. 244 00:23:44,757 --> 00:23:47,055 You're too good for skin flaps, aren't you, Syd? 245 00:23:47,176 --> 00:23:49,895 Skin flaps are beneath you. 246 00:23:52,598 --> 00:23:55,351 - Is there anything else you need? - No. 247 00:23:58,771 --> 00:24:03,026 Did you know that healthy tulips have solid-colored petals? 248 00:24:03,150 --> 00:24:07,872 The stripes on this flower are caused by a viral infection. 249 00:24:07,988 --> 00:24:10,286 I had heard that, yes. 250 00:24:15,996 --> 00:24:17,339 Okay. 251 00:24:22,169 --> 00:24:24,092 It's a weird business, Syd. 252 00:24:27,007 --> 00:24:28,975 Do you know Derek Lessing? 253 00:24:30,552 --> 00:24:33,101 Not well. 254 00:24:33,222 --> 00:24:37,898 Well, the police found an unlicensed ReadyFace console 255 00:24:38,018 --> 00:24:40,237 in his apartment today. 256 00:24:40,354 --> 00:24:43,654 An older model, a 35-50. 257 00:24:43,774 --> 00:24:49,406 They think he was undoing the copy protection on some of our samples 258 00:24:49,530 --> 00:24:53,876 and then selling the contagious viruses to a piracy group. 259 00:24:53,993 --> 00:24:55,210 Jesus. 260 00:24:55,327 --> 00:24:58,126 That machine is registered to us. 261 00:24:58,247 --> 00:25:02,673 I guess he must have smuggled it out of the storeroom or something. 262 00:25:02,793 --> 00:25:04,795 So I had Michelle run an inventory, 263 00:25:04,920 --> 00:25:07,799 and she discovered that there was a second machine that's gone missing. 264 00:25:10,009 --> 00:25:13,229 Will you let me know if you hear anything at all? 265 00:25:13,345 --> 00:25:15,643 Of course. 266 00:25:17,766 --> 00:25:19,894 I'm going to send you on a house call today. 267 00:25:20,019 --> 00:25:21,737 You're going to see Hannah Geist. 268 00:25:21,854 --> 00:25:26,075 She's sick, she's at the Mayerson, and she's eager to sell. 269 00:25:26,191 --> 00:25:29,866 Now, normally, I'd be sending Derek on this, 270 00:25:29,987 --> 00:25:33,662 so be tactful if the subject comes up. 271 00:25:33,782 --> 00:25:35,910 Yes, sir. 272 00:25:46,962 --> 00:25:48,339 ID. 273 00:25:51,717 --> 00:25:55,017 Wait inside. They'll call you when they're ready. 274 00:26:22,122 --> 00:26:24,716 I didn't know Vole & Tesser was here. 275 00:26:28,295 --> 00:26:33,017 You do know the Hannah Geist line is exclusive to Lucas. 276 00:26:33,133 --> 00:26:37,058 Sure. She's all you have going for you. 277 00:26:39,723 --> 00:26:42,272 I hear she's worth more than your entire catalogue. 278 00:26:44,353 --> 00:26:46,196 I've never really cared for her. 279 00:26:48,148 --> 00:26:50,025 Why are you here? 280 00:26:50,150 --> 00:26:51,697 Gregory Vern. 281 00:26:52,778 --> 00:26:55,247 A terminal illness? 282 00:26:55,364 --> 00:26:58,368 It's for Mr. Vole's personal collection. 283 00:26:58,492 --> 00:27:00,460 He has a license. 284 00:27:13,173 --> 00:27:15,096 Lucas Clinic. 285 00:27:20,514 --> 00:27:22,232 Where's Derek? 286 00:27:22,349 --> 00:27:25,273 He called in sick. My name is Syd March. 287 00:29:57,337 --> 00:30:01,808 Tell Dorian we'll be in touch. 288 00:31:36,937 --> 00:31:40,487 She's perfect somehow, isn't she? 289 00:31:44,152 --> 00:31:46,154 More than perfect. 290 00:31:48,448 --> 00:31:50,496 More than human. 291 00:31:53,620 --> 00:31:55,588 Her eyes. 292 00:31:58,333 --> 00:32:00,381 Are... are you okay? 293 00:32:03,880 --> 00:32:05,723 Sorry... 294 00:32:05,841 --> 00:32:08,060 Excuse me for a moment. 295 00:32:13,890 --> 00:32:16,359 Hey. What is wrong with you? 296 00:32:16,476 --> 00:32:18,570 I need to go. 297 00:32:18,687 --> 00:32:21,406 Can you finish? Please? 298 00:37:06,349 --> 00:37:07,350 Shit! 299 00:38:01,988 --> 00:38:04,082 We tracked down The Future of Smiles, 300 00:38:04,199 --> 00:38:06,873 an office where we spoke to a principal coordinator, Gregory Hurek. 301 00:38:06,993 --> 00:38:09,416 Mr. Hurek refused to appear on... 302 00:38:11,331 --> 00:38:13,049 Oh, hey. 303 00:38:13,166 --> 00:38:15,419 A couple of guys were here looking for you. 304 00:38:15,543 --> 00:38:17,216 Portland somebody? 305 00:38:17,337 --> 00:38:19,806 I didn't get the other guy's name. But, look, 306 00:38:19,923 --> 00:38:21,391 he left you a number. 307 00:38:23,343 --> 00:38:24,765 Here. 308 00:38:28,973 --> 00:38:31,101 Has anyone been in the apartment? 309 00:38:31,226 --> 00:38:34,230 You know, they wanted me to let them in, but it's against the law! 310 00:38:35,396 --> 00:38:37,239 So, where were you? 311 00:38:40,068 --> 00:38:43,663 - I was... asleep. - Yeah, that's what I figured. 312 00:38:43,780 --> 00:38:45,248 I know you've been sick. 313 00:38:47,033 --> 00:38:49,377 I'll tell ya, it's pretty shocking. 314 00:38:49,494 --> 00:38:54,170 And now they're saying it's a virus that she picked up in China? 315 00:38:54,290 --> 00:38:57,464 But her family will not let them autopsy the body 316 00:38:57,585 --> 00:39:00,839 until they fly over a specialist from Munich. 317 00:39:02,090 --> 00:39:04,309 Autopsy? 318 00:39:04,425 --> 00:39:07,804 Well, they want their own doctor. They're German. 319 00:39:15,103 --> 00:39:18,403 Hey! You get in line. 320 00:39:18,523 --> 00:39:20,867 Everyone listen carefully! We're cutting our last tray 321 00:39:20,984 --> 00:39:23,078 of Hannah Geist for the day! 322 00:39:23,194 --> 00:39:25,538 If you get a ticket, you can buy one three-ounce steak! 323 00:39:25,655 --> 00:39:27,999 If you don't get a ticket, you have to come back tomorrow! 324 00:39:28,116 --> 00:39:30,335 - Is Arvid around'? - Yeah, he's in the back. 325 00:39:36,541 --> 00:39:40,421 Are you aware they're still growing the cancer cells 326 00:39:40,545 --> 00:39:43,765 of a woman who died in the 1950s? Henrietta Lacks. 327 00:39:43,882 --> 00:39:47,432 Yeah, they use them for research, 328 00:39:47,552 --> 00:39:52,103 so these cells of hers are alive 329 00:39:52,223 --> 00:39:55,477 and multiplying all over the world. 330 00:39:56,519 --> 00:40:00,444 The afterlife is getting extremely perverse. 331 00:40:00,565 --> 00:40:02,408 What happened to Hannah Geist? 332 00:40:03,359 --> 00:40:04,781 You don't know? 333 00:40:05,570 --> 00:40:08,790 - I think I was asleep. - You know, 334 00:40:08,907 --> 00:40:11,251 she was sick for about a week. 335 00:40:11,367 --> 00:40:13,335 Nothing serious. 336 00:40:14,162 --> 00:40:16,915 Then this morning one of her aides found her dead. 337 00:40:18,958 --> 00:40:23,179 She was in China looking at orphans, 338 00:40:23,296 --> 00:40:26,425 but none of her entourage are having any problems, 339 00:40:26,549 --> 00:40:30,019 so they don't know what it is she had or how it was communicated. 340 00:40:30,136 --> 00:40:33,231 It's quite an ordeal for the family. 341 00:40:33,348 --> 00:40:36,602 This all must feel... 342 00:40:36,726 --> 00:40:38,603 a bit personal to you. 343 00:40:38,728 --> 00:40:40,605 How so? 344 00:40:40,730 --> 00:40:44,780 Well, you were one of the last people to see her alive. 345 00:40:46,611 --> 00:40:49,785 - Where'd you hear that? - I have big ears. 346 00:40:51,950 --> 00:40:55,545 I was hoping that's why you came to see me. 347 00:40:56,704 --> 00:40:59,207 Sorry to disappoint. 348 00:40:59,332 --> 00:41:01,551 That's too bad, 349 00:41:01,668 --> 00:41:06,174 because that virus would be the Holy Grail while this heat lasts. 350 00:41:07,548 --> 00:41:10,347 Is there any chance you can get me a taste? 351 00:41:10,468 --> 00:41:12,220 I wish. 352 00:41:12,345 --> 00:41:14,564 We can't hold deadly pathogens. 353 00:41:15,306 --> 00:41:17,934 I'm sure the health board already took everything. 354 00:41:18,059 --> 00:41:22,610 Yeah? What about you? You look sick. 355 00:41:22,730 --> 00:41:24,323 I am sick. 356 00:41:26,317 --> 00:41:28,866 Listen, my console's down. 357 00:41:28,987 --> 00:41:31,615 You know anybody with parts to spare? 358 00:41:31,739 --> 00:41:32,786 Maybe. 359 00:41:34,075 --> 00:41:36,874 The anti-piracy lobby is fairly insane right now, 360 00:41:36,995 --> 00:41:39,418 so... everyone's paranoid. 361 00:41:41,207 --> 00:41:44,211 - I need a new 80-box. - I'll see what I can do. 362 00:41:45,211 --> 00:41:47,009 Hey. Hey, hey! 363 00:41:47,422 --> 00:41:49,675 Is it true they arrested Derek Lessing? 364 00:41:49,799 --> 00:41:52,894 - Yeah. - That's too bad. 365 00:41:53,011 --> 00:41:55,013 He did some really good work for me. 366 00:41:56,806 --> 00:41:59,025 Here, have some Hannah. 367 00:41:59,434 --> 00:42:00,606 On the house. 368 00:42:28,463 --> 00:42:31,558 There is less light in the world now. 369 00:42:31,674 --> 00:42:33,802 That much is certain. 370 00:42:33,926 --> 00:42:37,476 A ray of light has been lost. 371 00:42:38,639 --> 00:42:41,188 Hannah was a friend of this clinic, 372 00:42:41,309 --> 00:42:44,654 and I'm proud to say I knew her personally. 373 00:42:45,271 --> 00:42:49,276 She was truly a sweet and a humble soul. 374 00:42:50,485 --> 00:42:52,362 Our prayers here at Lucas 375 00:42:52,487 --> 00:42:54,740 are with her family and loved ones. 376 00:42:57,867 --> 00:42:59,961 So, what's your professional opinion? 377 00:43:00,078 --> 00:43:01,204 What? 378 00:43:01,329 --> 00:43:03,502 Well, you must have had a good look at her. 379 00:43:03,623 --> 00:43:06,103 We've got a pre-autopsy pool going with the guys in accounting. 380 00:43:06,501 --> 00:43:09,300 Mercer's playing it safe and going with flu virus. 381 00:43:09,670 --> 00:43:12,514 I'm thinking of taking a flyer and going with food poisoning. 382 00:43:12,882 --> 00:43:15,305 Do you think it might have been food poisoning? 383 00:43:15,885 --> 00:43:17,307 I don't know. 384 00:43:18,096 --> 00:43:21,016 Of course, no one's saying drugs. They'll never admit it if it is drugs. 385 00:43:21,099 --> 00:43:22,146 She didn't use drugs. 386 00:43:22,266 --> 00:43:24,564 Oh, you knew her well? 387 00:43:24,685 --> 00:43:27,564 She was a Buddhist from birth. She couldn't even take painkillers 388 00:43:27,688 --> 00:43:28,985 or she would have been beaten. 389 00:43:29,107 --> 00:43:32,532 I hear we'll be selling ringworm from her dog Brom to fans with dogs. 390 00:43:33,528 --> 00:43:35,530 Brom's getting a following. 391 00:43:36,322 --> 00:43:39,576 Hey, Dorian turned your sample over to the board this morning. 392 00:43:39,700 --> 00:43:41,418 That's a bit exciting, 393 00:43:41,536 --> 00:43:44,915 a little shop on the fringes of a media frenzy. 394 00:43:48,042 --> 00:43:50,136 Can I have a 900 pack? 395 00:43:51,587 --> 00:43:54,340 - What's a 900 pack? - Hannah Geist variety pack. 396 00:43:55,133 --> 00:43:57,556 Everybody's guzzling Geist today. 397 00:43:59,470 --> 00:44:00,687 And now everyone's talking about her 398 00:44:00,805 --> 00:44:03,308 oh, my gosh, I don't even know if I can say it - 399 00:44:03,432 --> 00:44:05,230 her anus! You heard that right. 400 00:44:05,351 --> 00:44:09,356 Rumors of the young star's situation have been spreading like a rash, 401 00:44:09,480 --> 00:44:11,824 with news outlets as far as Japan, Australia, 402 00:44:11,941 --> 00:44:13,784 and even the Middle East scrambling 403 00:44:13,901 --> 00:44:18,031 to get the poop on recent documents leaked by the office of Aria's specialist. 404 00:44:18,156 --> 00:44:21,831 Swedish media network SMT has even offered a bounty 405 00:44:21,951 --> 00:44:24,830 for photographic evidence of the unusual condition, 406 00:44:24,954 --> 00:44:28,458 and sources close to her say the normally hard-partying celeb 407 00:44:28,583 --> 00:44:30,836 hasn't been seen in public since. 408 00:44:30,960 --> 00:44:33,054 Well, that settles it! I'm getting a camera! 409 00:44:33,171 --> 00:44:35,469 - You would do that! - The hunt is on. 410 00:44:35,590 --> 00:44:39,060 Meanwhile, Hannah Geist's former dog walker has opened up 411 00:44:39,177 --> 00:44:41,271 in a recent interview with our sister station. 412 00:44:41,387 --> 00:44:44,482 Fifty-one-year-old Helen Pinto was employed full time 413 00:44:44,599 --> 00:44:48,274 at the now-shuttered estate, and caused quite a stir earlier today 414 00:44:48,394 --> 00:44:52,399 when she claimed to be holding one of the star's used panty liners. 415 00:44:52,523 --> 00:44:55,868 Pinto said she retrieved the liner towards the end of Hannah's illness 416 00:44:55,985 --> 00:44:58,545 and was in the process of having it analyzed, with the results... 417 00:45:07,205 --> 00:45:08,502 What's with the cane? 418 00:45:08,623 --> 00:45:10,421 I've been having a little trouble. 419 00:45:12,001 --> 00:45:14,629 I've gotta make a quick stop before we get your part. 420 00:45:33,481 --> 00:45:36,906 It must have happened overnight. We found them like this in the morning. 421 00:45:37,026 --> 00:45:38,903 I've never seen anything like this before. 422 00:45:39,028 --> 00:45:41,201 I mean, they were fine when we shipped them. 423 00:45:41,322 --> 00:45:45,247 Obviously they weren't fine. You sold me bad meat. 424 00:45:46,035 --> 00:45:49,915 - Well, are your trays clean? - Don't fuck with me, Arvid. 425 00:45:50,039 --> 00:45:53,009 - Don't you even fuck with me. - Okay. I'm sorry, Luc. 426 00:45:53,125 --> 00:45:56,550 I can't serve this. They think they're getting Hannah Geist out there 427 00:45:56,671 --> 00:45:58,139 and I'm feeding them Ron Deggy. 428 00:45:58,256 --> 00:46:01,851 Okay. I'm gonna find out what happened, and I'm gonna fix it. 429 00:46:04,262 --> 00:46:06,856 So, do I get to know what's killing you? 430 00:46:08,474 --> 00:46:11,694 An antique Michael Felix bug I sold the other day. 431 00:46:13,854 --> 00:46:15,572 It was a mistake. 432 00:46:15,690 --> 00:46:18,159 Apparently the copy-protection on some of those old samples 433 00:46:18,276 --> 00:46:21,371 got a little weird, but I didn't think I'd get another chance. 434 00:46:21,487 --> 00:46:23,080 Sounds reckless. 435 00:46:23,864 --> 00:46:26,708 I'm just trying to keep things interesting for myself. 436 00:46:47,305 --> 00:46:49,399 - For two? - Is Levine around? 437 00:46:49,515 --> 00:46:51,893 Sure, he's in the back. I'll let him know you're coming. 438 00:47:26,135 --> 00:47:29,139 You'll like Levine. He's one of my best guys. 439 00:47:47,948 --> 00:47:51,168 I just want to make sure he's comfortable with all this. 440 00:47:51,577 --> 00:47:52,954 Hang out here. 441 00:48:23,401 --> 00:48:24,994 Is that you? 442 00:48:32,410 --> 00:48:34,833 I've done everything you've asked! 443 00:48:40,418 --> 00:48:42,637 I'm not strong enough to escape. 444 00:48:44,004 --> 00:48:45,847 Please say something. 445 00:48:46,841 --> 00:48:48,013 Hannah. 446 00:48:51,011 --> 00:48:52,854 Oh, thank God you're here! 447 00:48:54,432 --> 00:48:56,025 I'm so afraid. 448 00:48:57,643 --> 00:49:01,898 I'll do anything you say. Please, please just let me go. 449 00:49:09,864 --> 00:49:13,038 Do you... do you want me to hurt myself? 450 00:49:14,243 --> 00:49:15,620 I can't say no to you. 451 00:49:17,872 --> 00:49:20,466 - Hello? - What was that? 452 00:49:23,043 --> 00:49:26,047 Please repeat yourself so I can obey your command. 453 00:49:28,466 --> 00:49:32,471 Do you want me to hurt myself? Do you want to see my body? 454 00:49:33,971 --> 00:49:36,065 Please, I'm so afraid. 455 00:49:38,893 --> 00:49:40,566 Please. 456 00:49:41,479 --> 00:49:42,901 Please. 457 00:49:49,069 --> 00:49:51,913 - Are you still there? - All right, let's go. 458 00:49:52,698 --> 00:49:54,245 What is this thing? 459 00:49:54,366 --> 00:49:55,959 I can't take it anymore! 460 00:49:56,076 --> 00:49:58,374 It's part of a new franchise. Levine has the only location in town. 461 00:49:58,496 --> 00:50:01,045 Just tell me what to do! I'll do anything you say! 462 00:50:01,165 --> 00:50:02,246 It's catching on, though. 463 00:50:02,291 --> 00:50:04,919 - Come on. - I'll do anything. 464 00:50:07,087 --> 00:50:08,509 Please. 465 00:50:09,173 --> 00:50:10,720 Please. 466 00:50:42,540 --> 00:50:44,759 Levine. 467 00:50:46,335 --> 00:50:47,757 Syd March. 468 00:50:51,757 --> 00:50:54,351 It's always strange to meet the competition. 469 00:50:58,556 --> 00:50:59,773 So... 470 00:50:59,890 --> 00:51:03,019 Arvid here tells me that you actually work at The Lucas Clinic? 471 00:51:03,143 --> 00:51:05,020 Yeah. 472 00:51:06,981 --> 00:51:09,985 I think one of your friends is a customer of mine. 473 00:51:10,568 --> 00:51:13,037 Really? Yeah, Vera brings me bugs sometimes. 474 00:51:13,153 --> 00:51:16,157 So, that's kinda cool? You're like an inside man. 475 00:51:16,991 --> 00:51:19,460 I think I'd be too contemptuous to play that game. 476 00:51:19,577 --> 00:51:23,047 Oh, yeah. Levine's too classy to profit from such trash. 477 00:51:23,163 --> 00:51:24,881 I'm talking about politics. 478 00:51:24,999 --> 00:51:27,969 I get that we're all rat men here, Arvid, scavenging the bin. 479 00:51:30,379 --> 00:51:33,383 But I like to think that my work is purposefully gross, at least. 480 00:51:33,507 --> 00:51:35,851 Allows me to hoard a little dignity somewhere. 481 00:51:35,968 --> 00:51:36,844 No of fence. 482 00:51:36,969 --> 00:51:40,769 I don't even think dignity's still valid currency. 483 00:51:41,807 --> 00:51:44,060 I appreciate you helping me out like this. 484 00:51:44,184 --> 00:51:47,028 Anything for a friend of Arvid's. Here. 485 00:51:54,612 --> 00:51:56,205 Where'd you get this? 486 00:51:57,197 --> 00:52:00,918 I built it using old parts I co-opted from a contact at Vole & Tesser. 487 00:52:01,035 --> 00:52:03,083 I've been modifying it for years. 488 00:52:03,203 --> 00:52:06,924 The resolution is somewhere between one of the new ReadyFaces and a 7-86. 489 00:52:07,041 --> 00:52:08,714 You... 490 00:52:08,834 --> 00:52:11,212 want to run your blood through it right here? 491 00:52:15,215 --> 00:52:17,058 No. Thank you. 492 00:52:20,429 --> 00:52:22,431 Yeah, that's fine. 493 00:52:23,432 --> 00:52:26,936 So, I don't have your 80-box, but I can get one within the week. 494 00:52:27,061 --> 00:52:28,529 Arvid said you had one. 495 00:52:28,646 --> 00:52:31,006 I thought I did. Turns out none of my stuff is compatible. 496 00:52:32,650 --> 00:52:34,243 Levine's all right. 497 00:52:35,069 --> 00:52:37,538 Hey, I'm completely trustworthy, all right? 498 00:52:37,655 --> 00:52:40,078 I already know the guy who can dig one up for me. 499 00:52:40,449 --> 00:52:43,328 As a sign of good faith, though, I would like to get your payment out of the way 500 00:52:43,452 --> 00:52:46,080 - while you're here. - My what? 501 00:52:47,456 --> 00:52:48,673 The sample. 502 00:52:51,251 --> 00:52:52,423 What sample? 503 00:52:54,463 --> 00:52:56,682 The sample. What the hell, Arvid? 504 00:52:58,092 --> 00:53:00,561 I told Levine you'd give us a bit of that Hannah Geist bug 505 00:53:00,678 --> 00:53:01,799 you've been carrying around. 506 00:53:06,684 --> 00:53:07,901 Arvid. 507 00:53:10,688 --> 00:53:12,281 Don't be a miser. 508 00:53:54,523 --> 00:53:56,196 Look at you. 509 00:53:56,316 --> 00:53:57,738 You gonna faint? 510 00:53:59,486 --> 00:54:02,956 I hope you're not taking this too personally. 511 00:54:04,575 --> 00:54:06,623 Well, I'll admit 512 00:54:06,744 --> 00:54:08,621 I was a little insulted when I found out 513 00:54:08,746 --> 00:54:10,714 you weren't going to share with me. 514 00:54:10,831 --> 00:54:12,549 Were you gonna shop it around? 515 00:54:13,542 --> 00:54:15,965 Did you just want this one all to yourself? 516 00:54:18,338 --> 00:54:19,555 Okay. 517 00:54:20,966 --> 00:54:23,060 Listen, 518 00:54:23,177 --> 00:54:25,976 I understand these are special circumstances. 519 00:54:26,555 --> 00:54:28,557 You and I both recognize that. 520 00:54:29,767 --> 00:54:32,566 When we're done here, I'll find you a doctor 521 00:54:33,562 --> 00:54:36,190 who will keep your situation low profile. 522 00:54:37,357 --> 00:54:39,234 And then we'll get you fixed up... 523 00:54:41,111 --> 00:54:44,365 and you can still work for me. All right? 524 00:54:49,578 --> 00:54:53,879 Your clock is counting down at a maniac pace. 525 00:54:53,999 --> 00:54:55,546 You need a friend. 526 00:54:55,667 --> 00:54:58,011 - All done? - Almost. 527 00:54:59,213 --> 00:55:01,807 I wouldn't mind grabbing a bit of that rash for good measure. 528 00:55:07,221 --> 00:55:10,441 Now, I would love to do this properly 529 00:55:10,557 --> 00:55:13,401 if you would just stop freaking out. 530 00:56:06,697 --> 00:56:07,869 Coffee. 531 00:56:27,301 --> 00:56:28,473 Do you mind? 532 00:56:36,310 --> 00:56:39,905 Did you hear she died in her sleep while her boyfriend was in the other room? 533 00:56:40,689 --> 00:56:42,191 Then he got into bed 534 00:56:42,316 --> 00:56:44,910 and slept beside her body the whole night without knowing. 535 00:56:47,487 --> 00:56:50,491 Can you imagine what an ordeal it must have been when he found out? 536 00:56:51,325 --> 00:56:53,373 I have no idea. 537 00:56:53,493 --> 00:56:56,212 Every night since I heard that, I've been touching my wife 538 00:56:56,330 --> 00:56:59,334 before I go to sleep just to make sure she's still warm. 539 00:57:08,133 --> 00:57:09,350 Excuse me. 540 00:57:12,930 --> 00:57:14,523 All right. 541 00:57:18,143 --> 00:57:20,942 - What can I get you boys? - I'll have the calamari. 542 00:57:21,647 --> 00:57:23,240 I'm fine. 543 00:57:23,357 --> 00:57:25,951 - How about you? - I'll have the calamari. 544 00:57:26,735 --> 00:57:28,157 Two calamaris. 545 00:57:31,740 --> 00:57:33,413 You're looking pretty sick. 546 00:57:33,533 --> 00:57:35,251 I'll live. 547 00:57:35,369 --> 00:57:36,746 Is that true? 548 00:57:37,955 --> 00:57:40,549 I think you're a lot worse than you're letting on. 549 00:57:43,543 --> 00:57:46,387 I'm sorry, we're just waiting for a car. 550 00:57:46,964 --> 00:57:49,262 My name's Portland, and this is West, 551 00:57:49,383 --> 00:57:51,385 and we're taking you to meet someone. 552 00:57:51,969 --> 00:57:53,391 I'd rather not. 553 00:57:54,596 --> 00:57:56,769 Are you planning on being difficult about it? 554 00:57:57,766 --> 00:58:00,394 No, I guess not. 555 00:58:01,186 --> 00:58:02,984 That would be for the best. 556 00:58:27,212 --> 00:58:30,591 Don't look so worried. You're a commodity. 557 00:59:41,870 --> 00:59:43,292 This is it. 558 00:59:59,513 --> 01:00:01,106 Shortness of breath? 559 01:00:02,682 --> 01:00:03,774 No. 560 01:00:03,892 --> 01:00:05,565 Nausea? 561 01:00:05,685 --> 01:00:06,902 Yes. 562 01:00:08,563 --> 01:00:11,988 Ringing in your ears or auditory hallucinations? 563 01:00:12,109 --> 01:00:13,326 No. 564 01:00:13,527 --> 01:00:15,529 No delusions of grandeur? 565 01:00:17,781 --> 01:00:20,705 You know, towards the end of my grandmother's life, 566 01:00:20,826 --> 01:00:22,920 she imagined the entire world 567 01:00:23,036 --> 01:00:26,210 was operating exclusively with her in mind. 568 01:00:26,331 --> 01:00:29,505 I was only a child at the time, but I remember once 569 01:00:29,626 --> 01:00:31,424 I got off the toilet, 570 01:00:31,545 --> 01:00:35,140 and she asked me what I had intended to communicate to her. 571 01:00:36,133 --> 01:00:39,728 It was later discovered she had a brain tumor. 572 01:00:43,140 --> 01:00:45,939 I've been told that Hannah's illness... 573 01:00:46,726 --> 01:00:49,570 can produce florid hallucinations. 574 01:01:02,576 --> 01:01:04,954 There he is. 575 01:01:10,750 --> 01:01:13,378 I think that virus destroyed my console. 576 01:01:14,087 --> 01:01:15,805 The virus was designed 577 01:01:15,922 --> 01:01:18,391 with a security measure to prevent analysis. 578 01:01:18,967 --> 01:01:22,972 It took a little effort, but I was eventually able to bypass it. 579 01:01:23,597 --> 01:01:25,770 - Designed? - Yes. 580 01:01:27,392 --> 01:01:30,396 I'm afraid you've become involved in something sinister. 581 01:01:46,036 --> 01:01:48,084 Go inside and take a seat. 582 01:02:15,440 --> 01:02:17,033 Who are you? 583 01:02:20,820 --> 01:02:22,663 I'm Syd March. 584 01:02:24,449 --> 01:02:26,076 We met at the Mayerson. 585 01:02:30,664 --> 01:02:32,837 Yeah, Dev told me you were coming. 586 01:02:42,259 --> 01:02:44,057 Have you started bleeding yet? 587 01:02:45,262 --> 01:02:46,684 Bleeding? 588 01:02:50,016 --> 01:02:51,859 From your mouth. 589 01:02:59,067 --> 01:03:00,694 That's good. 590 01:03:04,572 --> 01:03:06,825 I don't mind the sight of blood. It just... 591 01:03:09,286 --> 01:03:13,291 collects in my throat at night and I have suffocation dreams. 592 01:03:16,501 --> 01:03:18,720 So I've mostly stopped sleeping. 593 01:03:32,726 --> 01:03:35,525 It's terrifying, really, when you think about it. 594 01:03:42,319 --> 01:03:44,321 The death is a cover story, 595 01:03:45,113 --> 01:03:48,208 but she is dying for real, 596 01:03:48,325 --> 01:03:50,327 and we still don't have a cure. 597 01:03:51,244 --> 01:03:53,292 We have reason to believe that her infection was 598 01:03:53,413 --> 01:03:55,290 an assassination attempt, 599 01:03:55,415 --> 01:03:58,919 and we felt this was the best way to prevent a second attack. 600 01:03:59,044 --> 01:04:02,924 This is all very unlucky for you, but I'm hoping we can help each other. 601 01:04:05,342 --> 01:04:07,936 The disease wasn't built from scratch. 602 01:04:09,137 --> 01:04:13,358 It's a modification of something we sold to your clinic three years ago. 603 01:04:14,351 --> 01:04:16,445 We assume someone at Lucas created this, 604 01:04:16,561 --> 01:04:19,440 and if you can find out who, it might be the first step 605 01:04:19,564 --> 01:04:21,566 towards finding a cure for Hannah. 606 01:04:22,359 --> 01:04:24,361 And for yourself, of course. 607 01:04:24,944 --> 01:04:26,571 She looks frail. 608 01:04:27,197 --> 01:04:29,165 She needs your help. 609 01:04:33,161 --> 01:04:35,584 I have a burned-out ReadyFace at my apartment. 610 01:04:36,498 --> 01:04:39,377 It might be useful if I could get it working again. 611 01:04:40,168 --> 01:04:42,387 I'm sure we can find you whatever you need. 612 01:04:44,798 --> 01:04:47,972 - How do you feel? - Tired. 613 01:04:48,968 --> 01:04:50,185 Is that all? 614 01:04:51,179 --> 01:04:52,806 I have a headache. 615 01:05:00,188 --> 01:05:01,815 Last night... 616 01:05:02,607 --> 01:05:05,406 Hannah had a mild psychotic episode. 617 01:05:06,403 --> 01:05:10,704 For one hour she insisted that I was her late publicist, 618 01:05:10,824 --> 01:05:11,916 Maynard Welsh. 619 01:05:12,992 --> 01:05:16,997 This has been in some ways an uncomfortable experience for me. 620 01:05:18,081 --> 01:05:22,006 My interest in her, of course, is more than professional. 621 01:05:24,838 --> 01:05:28,638 Here. There's a company in Munich where they make these. 622 01:05:29,426 --> 01:05:34,648 They're skin grafts, grown from celebrity skin cell samples. 623 01:05:35,849 --> 01:05:37,101 This one here, 624 01:05:38,435 --> 01:05:40,654 this one is Hannah. 625 01:05:44,858 --> 01:05:48,453 You know, I'm not a spiritual man. 626 01:05:49,237 --> 01:05:52,457 A belief in God, it's always struck me 627 01:05:52,574 --> 01:05:55,453 as a sign of dangerous infantilism. 628 01:05:56,870 --> 01:06:00,340 But you will forgive me if I tell you 629 01:06:00,457 --> 01:06:03,256 that with each of these patches... 630 01:06:04,878 --> 01:06:08,473 my world has become more charged. 631 01:06:10,675 --> 01:06:12,473 That there is a power - 632 01:06:13,470 --> 01:06:16,895 something in the thrall of the collective eye - 633 01:06:17,599 --> 01:06:21,194 that can be consumed and appropriated. 634 01:06:24,063 --> 01:06:26,907 You play the sceptic, but I don't believe it. 635 01:06:27,275 --> 01:06:30,154 Surely you could have stolen Hannah's blood 636 01:06:30,278 --> 01:06:33,077 without injecting yourself. Why did you do it? 637 01:06:35,492 --> 01:06:37,915 Maybe you feel what I feel. 638 01:06:39,496 --> 01:06:42,500 Or maybe you're really just another fan. 639 01:06:45,502 --> 01:06:49,097 Well, now you share a death with her, 640 01:06:50,215 --> 01:06:52,309 and that's a powerful bond. 641 01:06:54,093 --> 01:06:55,936 I don't want to die from this. 642 01:06:58,515 --> 01:06:59,732 Of course. 643 01:07:03,728 --> 01:07:05,526 Here. 644 01:07:06,731 --> 01:07:08,608 Two, three times daily. 645 01:07:08,733 --> 01:07:10,201 What are they? 646 01:07:10,318 --> 01:07:12,116 Antivirals. 647 01:07:13,321 --> 01:07:16,120 They should help slow the infection down. 648 01:10:08,287 --> 01:10:11,712 You're an absolute disgrace. Where you been, bud? 649 01:10:12,500 --> 01:10:15,595 - I was sick. - Dorian's in a rage. 650 01:10:15,712 --> 01:10:17,806 You're making Mercer look good these days. 651 01:10:17,922 --> 01:10:20,516 I had to pull a favor to keep you from getting fired. 652 01:10:21,134 --> 01:10:22,181 Thank you. 653 01:10:22,301 --> 01:10:24,395 Well, I need someone non-responsive to talk to, 654 01:10:24,512 --> 01:10:26,389 and you're cheaper than my therapist. 655 01:10:26,514 --> 01:10:30,610 You know, I've gotta say, it doesn't look like your little vacation did you much good. 656 01:10:30,727 --> 01:10:33,196 - Hi, Michelle. - Hey, Mercer. 657 01:10:33,312 --> 01:10:35,406 Ask me if I'm looking forward 658 01:10:35,523 --> 01:10:37,696 to Timothy Stanton's molluscum this afternoon. 659 01:10:37,817 --> 01:10:40,616 - Timothy Stanton is impotent. - It's on his shoulder. 660 01:10:40,737 --> 01:10:43,035 You can get molluscum anywhere. 661 01:10:43,156 --> 01:10:46,626 I swear, he has an infection to sell every time he gets a divorce. It's uncanny. 662 01:10:46,743 --> 01:10:48,245 He's holding a competition through Spot Magazine. 663 01:10:48,369 --> 01:10:50,622 The winner gets to infect him with their next cold, 664 01:10:50,747 --> 01:10:52,966 and they get a free sample after he gets sick. 665 01:10:54,959 --> 01:10:57,963 - Are you entering? - No, I don't get colds. 666 01:10:59,172 --> 01:11:00,344 Catch you later. 667 01:11:10,558 --> 01:11:12,151 Welcome back. 668 01:11:24,989 --> 01:11:26,411 Anything else? 669 01:11:30,995 --> 01:11:33,196 I was wondering if you could look something up for me. 670 01:11:33,206 --> 01:11:34,378 Yeah, sure thing. 671 01:11:38,002 --> 01:11:42,382 What is the recent sales history for Hannah Geist sample S-888? 672 01:11:42,965 --> 01:11:45,593 - How recent? - Last two months. 673 01:11:46,594 --> 01:11:49,268 S888 is the Bermuda flu, 674 01:11:49,388 --> 01:11:51,686 which we phased out when we got Paris Honeymoon, 675 01:11:51,808 --> 01:11:54,857 so... it's been taken out once since April. 676 01:11:54,977 --> 01:11:56,604 By who? 677 01:11:57,605 --> 01:11:58,822 Derek Lessing. 678 01:12:01,234 --> 01:12:02,907 Thank you. 679 01:12:07,824 --> 01:12:09,622 - See you tomorrow. - Yeah. 680 01:12:37,436 --> 01:12:39,859 I've got more of my blood here if you want it. 681 01:12:48,865 --> 01:12:51,084 You kind of caught me off guard. 682 01:12:55,079 --> 01:12:57,298 What was Derek Lessing working on? 683 01:12:58,291 --> 01:12:59,964 Well, that's hard to say. 684 01:13:00,084 --> 01:13:02,462 Derek was into some weird pathology. 685 01:13:07,884 --> 01:13:09,886 I thought he was one of your people. 686 01:13:10,678 --> 01:13:13,522 He hasn't sold me anything for over a year. 687 01:13:18,686 --> 01:13:21,906 Drop it. Drop it. Drop it. Drop it. 688 01:13:32,491 --> 01:13:35,119 I wanted to keep things civil with us, 689 01:13:36,329 --> 01:13:39,208 but Levine can be hard to manage. 690 01:13:39,332 --> 01:13:41,710 He's starting to get out of hand. 691 01:13:43,336 --> 01:13:45,509 And that blood you gave him fried his rig. 692 01:13:47,340 --> 01:13:49,593 None of those samples lasted more than a day. 693 01:13:49,717 --> 01:13:51,344 What is going on with you, man? 694 01:13:52,720 --> 01:13:54,518 Whatever it is you're into... 695 01:13:56,140 --> 01:13:58,359 it's attracting a lot of dangerous attention. 696 01:14:00,353 --> 01:14:01,946 So here's what. 697 01:14:10,738 --> 01:14:12,957 I'm going to give this back to you, 698 01:14:14,367 --> 01:14:16,369 and you're going to stay away from me. 699 01:14:18,955 --> 01:14:23,381 I refuse to be pulled into a crazy mess. 700 01:16:47,520 --> 01:16:49,318 Mr. Lessing? 701 01:16:55,111 --> 01:16:57,113 Mr. Lessing? Is that you? 702 01:17:39,738 --> 01:17:41,740 Hey, what, you just getting home? 703 01:17:43,951 --> 01:17:46,249 I've been having some trouble at work. 704 01:17:46,370 --> 01:17:48,589 Did you catch any of the funeral? 705 01:17:49,373 --> 01:17:52,252 The whole thing, yeah, it was live on 503. 706 01:17:52,376 --> 01:17:54,299 - I must have missed it. - Yeah. 707 01:17:54,420 --> 01:17:56,969 It was a beautiful service. 708 01:17:57,756 --> 01:17:59,178 But sad. 709 01:18:00,384 --> 01:18:02,978 For someone like that to die so young. 710 01:18:04,388 --> 01:18:06,982 She was an extraordinary woman. 711 01:18:08,184 --> 01:18:10,186 And absolutely gorgeous. 712 01:18:11,979 --> 01:18:13,777 I cried all the way through. 713 01:18:16,984 --> 01:18:20,659 Oh, that man Portland, he was here again. 714 01:18:20,779 --> 01:18:22,406 He left you a package. 715 01:18:24,992 --> 01:18:26,289 Thank you. 716 01:18:26,410 --> 01:18:28,333 Insiders say she had a flu 717 01:18:28,454 --> 01:18:30,297 for two weeks before passing away, 718 01:18:30,414 --> 01:18:33,884 but they were totally unprepared for the dramatic turn the illness took 719 01:18:34,001 --> 01:18:35,878 just as it seemed she was recovering. 720 01:18:36,003 --> 01:18:37,880 I spoke with the Geist family earlier, 721 01:18:38,005 --> 01:18:41,509 and they were absolutely devastated like any other family, really, 722 01:18:41,634 --> 01:18:44,513 who have experienced the loss of a daughter or a sister, 723 01:18:44,637 --> 01:18:47,686 staying together and supporting each other through this difficult time. 724 01:18:47,806 --> 01:18:49,683 Well, that's really just it, isn't it? 725 01:18:49,808 --> 01:18:52,106 A death in the family will affect anyone the same way, 726 01:18:52,228 --> 01:18:54,697 whether you're the Geists or the people next door. 727 01:18:54,813 --> 01:18:56,531 And you can see that in the outpouring of sympathy 728 01:18:56,649 --> 01:18:59,823 - from her fans during the funeral. - That's absolutely right. 729 01:18:59,944 --> 01:19:02,914 And many of them feel a personal connection to Hannah, 730 01:19:03,030 --> 01:19:06,330 which I think says so much about who she was before she got sick. 731 01:19:06,450 --> 01:19:08,327 We spoke to one crying fan today 732 01:19:08,452 --> 01:19:11,547 who told us her love for Hannah actually saved her life. 733 01:19:11,664 --> 01:19:13,144 She had all but given up on the world 734 01:19:13,249 --> 01:19:15,718 after a spiral of depression and drugs eventually... 735 01:19:38,691 --> 01:19:39,738 Hello, Derek. 736 01:19:39,858 --> 01:19:41,701 Great to see you again. 737 01:20:31,327 --> 01:20:33,125 What else are you feeling? 738 01:20:34,330 --> 01:20:36,924 I can really feel it coming on now. 739 01:20:38,917 --> 01:20:40,919 It's right in my cells. 740 01:20:43,422 --> 01:20:45,766 I'm tired all the time. 741 01:20:46,759 --> 01:20:48,932 I can't... move... 742 01:20:49,511 --> 01:20:51,388 or think properly. 743 01:20:53,599 --> 01:20:56,148 I'm only approximating myself. 744 01:20:58,354 --> 01:21:02,951 I passed on your findings to an old colleague of mine, Agna Hahn. 745 01:21:03,067 --> 01:21:07,447 She's a professor of biotechnological law in California. 746 01:21:07,571 --> 01:21:11,997 Now, she discovered that Vole & Tesser had recently patented 747 01:21:12,117 --> 01:21:15,166 a genetically modified virus. 748 01:21:16,163 --> 01:21:20,043 It's quite likely the source of Hannah's and your infection. 749 01:21:20,167 --> 01:21:21,384 A patent. 750 01:21:21,502 --> 01:21:25,177 What it means, it's unclear to me. 751 01:21:25,964 --> 01:21:28,058 But if they intended to kill her, 752 01:21:28,175 --> 01:21:32,976 then why would they declare ownership over the weapon? 753 01:23:22,623 --> 01:23:25,923 What are you doing here? 754 01:23:28,504 --> 01:23:30,302 Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. 755 01:24:45,998 --> 01:24:47,375 Hello, Syd. 756 01:24:51,169 --> 01:24:53,012 How are you feeling? 757 01:24:58,385 --> 01:25:01,685 I'm told you are at this moment infected with the same virus 758 01:25:01,805 --> 01:25:04,604 that killed Hannah Geist. Is that true? 759 01:25:08,020 --> 01:25:10,489 It's okay. We already know. 760 01:25:10,606 --> 01:25:12,608 You have nothing to hide from us here. 761 01:25:13,400 --> 01:25:15,277 This is an honest room. 762 01:25:15,402 --> 01:25:18,281 You can share any thoughts or feelings you might be having. 763 01:25:18,405 --> 01:25:21,204 In fact, you are encouraged to share. 764 01:25:31,627 --> 01:25:32,924 Hey! 765 01:25:33,045 --> 01:25:36,049 There's no need to yell. We can hear you clearly. 766 01:25:38,842 --> 01:25:41,937 Okay, I'll share first. 767 01:25:42,054 --> 01:25:46,104 Right now we are attempting to capitalize on a unique opportunity. 768 01:25:46,224 --> 01:25:49,273 Since her tragic passing, many of Hannah's admirers 769 01:25:49,394 --> 01:25:51,522 have experienced what could be described as 770 01:25:51,647 --> 01:25:56,244 an uncomfortable narrative gap between her life and funeral. 771 01:25:57,235 --> 01:25:59,533 How did she die, really? 772 01:25:59,655 --> 01:26:02,659 What did the final hours of her life look like? 773 01:26:03,659 --> 01:26:05,957 History may have denied them these moments, 774 01:26:06,078 --> 01:26:09,673 but through you we have a window into the past. 775 01:26:10,248 --> 01:26:15,129 By documenting your deterioration we can ease the suffering of millions 776 01:26:15,253 --> 01:26:19,679 who have, through no fault of their own, been left in the dark. 777 01:26:22,260 --> 01:26:24,683 How do you feel right now? 778 01:26:44,908 --> 01:26:46,285 Cooperate. 779 01:26:48,078 --> 01:26:49,500 Cooperate. 780 01:27:00,716 --> 01:27:02,514 I'm sorry. 781 01:27:03,135 --> 01:27:04,728 I'm an innovator. 782 01:30:18,330 --> 01:30:19,707 Bad dream? 783 01:30:38,934 --> 01:30:41,028 I think sexual politics are involved also, 784 01:30:41,144 --> 01:30:43,738 because of cell penetration by the virus. 785 01:30:44,356 --> 01:30:46,404 The original host takes on the role of the male, 786 01:30:46,524 --> 01:30:48,947 and the newly infected is the female. 787 01:30:49,444 --> 01:30:52,914 And then the infected changes gender to infect others, 788 01:30:53,031 --> 01:30:55,534 sort of the way the reef fish change gender. 789 01:30:56,534 --> 01:30:58,957 It probably says something about your customers. 790 01:31:07,128 --> 01:31:12,100 Anyway, I just wanted to say I'm sorry for the way you're being treated here. 791 01:31:12,968 --> 01:31:14,470 If it had been up to me, 792 01:31:14,594 --> 01:31:16,437 we would have taken better care of you. 793 01:31:16,554 --> 01:31:18,898 But you know 794 01:31:19,015 --> 01:31:22,136 we've got to get this thing finished and on the market while people still care, 795 01:31:22,185 --> 01:31:24,779 otherwise there's no point. 796 01:31:25,772 --> 01:31:29,993 Besides, you owe me for what you did to my rig. 797 01:33:33,858 --> 01:33:37,408 Ask us about the new Vole & Tesser VT Rewards program, 798 01:33:37,529 --> 01:33:40,533 now available at all Vole & Tesser locations. 799 01:33:58,550 --> 01:33:59,893 Back off! 800 01:34:19,863 --> 01:34:21,581 Hello, Ms. Tesser. 801 01:34:22,157 --> 01:34:24,580 Please, call me Mira. 802 01:34:27,745 --> 01:34:30,749 I'm sorry I'm not there to speak with you in person. 803 01:34:31,583 --> 01:34:33,381 I understand completely. 804 01:34:34,961 --> 01:34:38,636 I hear you've been causing problems for our good friend Levine. 805 01:34:40,758 --> 01:34:43,477 He's such a brilliant little man, isn't he? 806 01:34:43,595 --> 01:34:47,395 Is there any way I can convince you to continue your collaboration? 807 01:34:48,183 --> 01:34:49,776 I'm afraid not. 808 01:34:51,394 --> 01:34:52,987 That's a shame. 809 01:34:53,771 --> 01:34:56,615 We could make you excitingly famous. 810 01:35:00,195 --> 01:35:03,199 I'd like to tell you something about your virus. 811 01:35:03,990 --> 01:35:06,789 And what would that be? 812 01:35:08,077 --> 01:35:11,422 The contract Hannah Geist signed with Lucas... 813 01:35:12,415 --> 01:35:14,793 prevents you from selling her diseases, but a... 814 01:35:15,793 --> 01:35:19,889 but a virus you built and patented yourself 815 01:35:20,006 --> 01:35:24,227 would remain your property even if it passed through her body. 816 01:35:26,012 --> 01:35:29,016 You could infect her, recover the sample, 817 01:35:29,807 --> 01:35:32,401 and then sell it as a Vole & Tesser exclusive. 818 01:35:32,518 --> 01:35:34,441 Is that true? 819 01:35:36,022 --> 01:35:39,117 It's why you commissioned the virus from Derek Lessing, 820 01:35:39,234 --> 01:35:42,238 and why he infected her during a house call. 821 01:35:45,240 --> 01:35:47,709 It's a great loophole, isn't it? 822 01:35:47,825 --> 01:35:49,702 My idea, of course. 823 01:35:49,827 --> 01:35:51,875 We stood to make a lot of money. 824 01:35:53,039 --> 01:35:56,339 Unfortunately, there was a problem with your friend Derek's build. 825 01:35:56,459 --> 01:35:58,461 I want to know if it can be cured. 826 01:35:59,629 --> 01:36:01,552 I think so. 827 01:36:01,673 --> 01:36:03,926 However, producing a cure would be costly, 828 01:36:04,050 --> 01:36:06,144 and as you acquired the virus on your own, 829 01:36:06,261 --> 01:36:09,060 we feel no responsibility for your condition. 830 01:36:11,474 --> 01:36:13,852 I have something to barter. 831 01:36:21,484 --> 01:36:23,486 She'll be here in the morning. 832 01:36:36,874 --> 01:36:38,501 We're not sure, but... 833 01:36:43,298 --> 01:36:48,099 Well, this is certainly a heartbreaking turn of events. 834 01:36:49,095 --> 01:36:51,894 I mean, this really puts things in perspective, doesn't it? 835 01:36:52,724 --> 01:36:55,978 You know? Now, I would happily do something if I could, 836 01:36:56,102 --> 01:36:58,400 and the thought of a collaboration between 837 01:36:58,521 --> 01:37:03,072 Ms. Geist and our company is very appealing. Unfortunately... 838 01:37:03,943 --> 01:37:08,119 my specialist here has advised me that she's too far gone to be saved. 839 01:37:08,906 --> 01:37:11,409 You'll be hearing from our lawyers. 840 01:37:11,534 --> 01:37:14,754 I think you'll find we've taken the necessary precautions. 841 01:37:15,747 --> 01:37:18,216 Now, if you'll excuse me. 842 01:37:18,333 --> 01:37:19,926 You know... 843 01:37:21,753 --> 01:37:25,132 while I was a guest at your clinic, 844 01:37:27,759 --> 01:37:31,138 I... I had some time to think things over. 845 01:37:34,557 --> 01:37:38,357 I've been seeing a little more clearly since then. 846 01:37:42,774 --> 01:37:44,947 For example, I can see that... 847 01:37:46,569 --> 01:37:48,788 this is an important moment. 848 01:37:50,782 --> 01:37:52,159 I can see... 849 01:37:53,159 --> 01:37:55,958 an opportunity here... 850 01:37:59,582 --> 01:38:02,961 even in the face of such a devastating tragedy. 851 01:38:05,588 --> 01:38:09,388 We... have a chance to innovate, 852 01:38:10,802 --> 01:38:13,681 and to do it in a way 853 01:38:13,805 --> 01:38:16,979 that will benefit you both. 854 01:38:20,603 --> 01:38:23,197 The technology already exists... 855 01:38:25,191 --> 01:38:26,989 and I know where to find it. 856 01:38:31,614 --> 01:38:34,413 Allow me to take a moment of your time. 857 01:38:37,203 --> 01:38:40,002 When I was a little girl, my mother used to ask me, 858 01:38:40,623 --> 01:38:43,092 "What do you want to be when you grow up?" 859 01:38:43,209 --> 01:38:46,634 And I would tell her, "I don't want to grow up! 860 01:38:47,213 --> 01:38:49,011 I want to stay young and beautiful!" 861 01:38:51,008 --> 01:38:54,012 So I guess in a way this is my childhood dream realized. 862 01:38:55,638 --> 01:38:58,437 And I couldn't be more excited to share it with you. 863 01:39:00,435 --> 01:39:03,439 Welcome, everyone, to my Afterlife, 864 01:39:04,021 --> 01:39:06,865 exclusively from Vole & Tesser. 865 01:39:14,240 --> 01:39:16,914 From the perspective of the virus, 866 01:39:17,034 --> 01:39:19,253 the human being is irrelevant. 867 01:39:20,079 --> 01:39:25,256 What matters is the system that allows it to function. 868 01:39:26,669 --> 01:39:28,763 Skin cells, nerve cells, 869 01:39:28,880 --> 01:39:31,053 the right home for the right disease. 870 01:39:32,258 --> 01:39:35,353 Within our Afterlife capsule, 871 01:39:35,470 --> 01:39:40,772 the system that is Hannah Geist's body has been perpetuated, 872 01:39:40,892 --> 01:39:44,772 even expanded beyond what existed during her lifetime. 873 01:39:45,480 --> 01:39:47,357 Make no mistake, however. 874 01:39:47,482 --> 01:39:50,861 This is not some glorified cell steak. 875 01:39:50,985 --> 01:39:55,161 Everything inside this housing is either part of the original body 876 01:39:55,281 --> 01:39:57,579 or has been grown directly from it 877 01:39:57,700 --> 01:40:01,079 as a result of our patented CellGarden technology. 878 01:40:02,288 --> 01:40:06,418 Our chief technician, Syd March, is about to load 879 01:40:06,542 --> 01:40:09,386 the latest virus into the system, 880 01:40:09,504 --> 01:40:15,182 where it will infect Hannah's body before being sold 881 01:40:15,301 --> 01:40:19,272 as part of our Vole & Tesser Afterlife product line. 882 01:40:21,974 --> 01:40:24,818 Now, this is just a sneak peek. 883 01:40:24,936 --> 01:40:28,190 If you want to know the nature of the infection, 884 01:40:28,314 --> 01:40:31,818 you'll have to wait until it's announced officially 885 01:40:31,943 --> 01:40:35,948 at our product conference at the end of this month. 886 01:40:36,739 --> 01:40:37,991 Thanks for coming by. 887 01:40:38,115 --> 01:40:40,209 Thank you. Thanks so much for your time. 888 01:40:40,326 --> 01:40:41,828 Thanks for coming by. 889 01:40:41,953 --> 01:40:44,251 We'll see you at the end of the month. Okay. 890 01:42:39,862 --> 01:42:42,661 She's perfect somehow, isn't she?