Childhood's End

Previously on Childhood's End.

At least 40 cities around the world

now have these vessels hovering over them.

My name is Karellen.

Suffering will end. Injustice will end.

It's world peace, all hold hands and sing Kumbaya.

This is an invasion.

Ahhh! All right!

- Why are you here? - We need a messenger.

The birthrate is soaring.

We have a world that we are proud to bring children into.

It's the Golden Age of Man. Utopia.

Why did you make this room? Why'd you send me Annabelle?

Because she is still the most important thing in your life.

One day you'll understand why I came back. And why he built the room.

Ricky?

Karellen is not letting you move on.

Are you stealing the Titan drives?

Private research.

For 20 years the Overlords have told us precisely nothing about themselves.

I'm a guy that likes to know stuff.

It's Karellen. He's back.

Very good to see you, Ricky.

He said that the Earth has a new destiny.

Karellen said that there was something in the fabric of the ship. It poisoned me.

Help us!

Karellen said that something special was coming.

Don't touch us!

I take it you're the Greggsons?

Our son Tommy is having some behavioral issues.

No!

Tom just said the strangest thing.

- Jennifer. - What?

I know what to call the baby.

We need to reclaim some of what we had when we were kids.

We're not moving to New Athens.

It might be good for all of us.

I need to add these people to the guest list.

This gentleman wants to fly me to South Africa for a job interview.

The whole family's invited.

- Milo Rodricks. - Jake Greggson.

Here's my card. He's here.

The Supervisor for Earth.

You're killing scientific curiosity.

Your scientific curiosity would have destroyed you.

The Supervisor would like to meet with you.

You will find a new voice inside you.

Tom!

Jennifer. She's awake.

No!

So, each symbol is a letter.

This one is new.

I recognize the pattern, Rachel.

One more. That's it. That's it.

Jennifer.

Hi.

Want to say hi to Mommy?

Jennifer. Hey, Jennifer.

Hello, pretty girl.

Oh, hi.

When the Overlords came, they helped us put away childish notions

based on greed and fear.

But this is nothing compared to what they've inspired in the younger generation.

They eat better food, and breathe better air,

and are enjoying the healthiest stress-free lives

human beings have ever known.

As a consequence, the next generation is fitter, stronger, healthier.

Human 2.1.

Can you imagine what their children will be like?

Undoubtedly, we are evolving.

So what are we evolving into?

Thank you for coming in, Mrs. Ntaga.

I'm recording infant anomalies.

Uh, changes in the young children.

The kind of stuff the Overlords are taking an interest in.

That's nice for you.

For your experiment, start with the juice.

Sami likes his juice.

Okay.

Do you want some juice, Sami?

He always wants his juice.

Uh-huh.

Mr. Halcross, it sounds like

you're talking about an armed resistance?

That's not correct.

But you were in the military?

Yes, I was military but I'm not any more. You're twisting my words.

What we're talking about here is sanctuary.

Sanctuary from what, exactly?

Look what's happening in your Utopia.

Look what's happening to your beloved prophet,

who, by the way, is being held together by alien Band-Aids.

I'm inviting everyone to New Athens.

You'll be safe here.

Again, Jerry, safe from what?

You seem weaker.

Yep.

Well, we've had the good times, right?

And now we pay the check.

The final stage has begun.

I want to tell you what will happen to the world.

My friend, we are not the authors of this plan.

We are facilitators.

Midwives, if you will, at the birth of a new evolution of man.

I take it you've never been a father.

I have 24 children.

And we have none.

I could spare you this. You don't have to remain here.

You want to spare me something?

How about you leave the both of us alone.

Hey, is she okay?

Hey, are you okay?

Are you lost?

Jennifer.

Les enfants?

Qu'est que c'est?

Jennifer.

Jennifer. Jennifer. Jennifer. Jennifer.

Jennifer. Jennifer. Jennifer.

Jennifer. Jennifer.

Jennifer.

What the hell?

Some of these kids can move a cup. Some of them can move a car.

I met a three-year-old girl who had a knack for speaking to her parents in her dreams

in three languages.

Their metabolic rates have accelerated

and there's undoubtedly increased electrical activity in the cerebrum.

Bottom line, these are regular children with cognitive, telekinetic and psychic ability,

and they're all linked. All across the world, they are somehow...

...linked to one another.

But it all goes back to the first one, the Greggson baby, Jennifer.

She's the key.

Hey, Jake, it's me again. Milo.

Look, I know you want to keep your family as normal as possible,

but it's gone way beyond that now.

Look, I don't know if you're aware of this,

but kids all over the world are saying the name, "Jennifer. "

And I think it may have something to do with your daughter.

Please, please, call me back.

She shows us things.

What things?

They're new worlds, Mom. I've not been before.

She's taking me so far away that even the Overlords haven't seen them.

All right, guys. I don't care where your parents are.

I want you out of here right now.

I said right now!

Hey, sweetheart.

You have a lot of new friends outside.

What do they want to see you for?

I can see all of it.

I see your fear.

But there's no need to be afraid.

You sure about this?

We don't need sheets. Amy, just pack what we really need.

The rest we can find in New Athens. It's okay. It's okay. Come on.

I don't always feel like I'm really here.

You're not always here.

And now we can talk like this.

Yes. I hear you.

Kids!

Come on, Jen. Come on.

Your mother needs comfort, Tom.

Oh, my God.

Hello, there.

On behalf of everyone here in the last free city on the planet,

welcome to New Athens.

Whoever you are, I think you're going to fit right in.

Although we have no specific immigration process,

we do ask that you read and complete the introduction packs

so that you can formally register.

Orientation seminars are held in many sites around the city.

And these will help you get settled into living life the old way.

Name please?

Um, the, uh, Greggson family.

Welcome.

All right, guys, let's go.

Hey, Jake, it's me again. Milo.

Look, I know you want to keep your family as normal as possible,

but it's gone way beyond that now.

I need to see Jennifer.

We have to learn what's happening to her.

Please, please, call me back.

Excuse me. I'm sorry to bother you. Would you come with me please?

Um, what's the problem?

Just come with me please.

- Uh, sure. - You're not in any trouble.

Mr. Greggson, welcome to New Athens.

- Who are you? - I'm Jerry Halcross.

I'm the closest thing this place has to a mayor.

Right. I heard you on the radio.

This is my wife Amy, my son Tom,

and, uh, this is our daughter.

- And what's your name, sweetie? - Jennifer.

Jennifer. Seem to be hearing that name a lot.

You're obviously very special.

We welcome everyone here, okay?

Maybe we can even help you.

Guys, please, relax. You're not in any trouble. I'm here to help.

Thank you, gentlemen.

- Come on. - Okay. Thank you.