The Ladder

RYAN (ON PHONE): Hi, this is Ryan Phillips.

I can't get to the phone right now,

so if you leave your name, number and a message,

I'll be sure to get back to you as soon as possible.

Hey, Ryan.

It's Dad.

I wasn't catching much today, so I thought I might catch you.

Call me back.

Miss you.

Charlie, this is the Kelly Dee getting

in line to drop off some fish.

MAN (ON RADIO): So soon?

You OK, Artie?

The gear is too much for me today.

I'm losing fish.

MAN (ON RADIO): Gotcha.

Sorry to hear that, buddy.

I'll get you a drop off.

Thanks.

I'm never one to tell a man not to fish, but you

and I both know fuel isn't free.

There are some young bucks coming

up, looking for a good boat.

It's just bad luck.

I'll figure it out.

It's been a good year for most of the other guys.

Just think about it.

Maybe.

All right.

Sign there.

MAN (ON TV): to your right at catching up.

But it is your opportunity and your choice

to take part in this procedure.

So you get a chance, go and check out Fresh Start.

Thank you once again, Dave, for coming out.

controversy in response.

The state's economic development corporation that represents

a significant investment...

Hello.

Depositing?

Yeah.

Not the best week, I guess.

Checking or savings?

Checking.

So, any plans for this weekend?

My buddy Joe's dragging me to that meeting

they keep promoting for this weekend.

Oh, I think my grandma's going to that, too.

Have a nice day.

Yeah.

Hello?

Good afternoon, Mr. Phillips.

How are you?

Alive.

Almost.

I think.

ARTHUR (ON PHONE): And how about you, Doc?

Just fine, thank you.

Hey, I don't want to keep you long.

I know how you hate phone calls like this,

but I just wanted to check in to see how your pain has

been with the new medication.

You missed your appointment on Monday, and as I explained,

these appointments are going to be really important for us

if you want to keep working.

Everything hurts.

DOCTOR (ON PHONE): Have you been taking your medication?

Yeah.

No, it's not that.

I'm losing fish off the boat.

Whenever I try and pull up, I got nothing except pain.

I always got that.

DOCTOR (ON PHONE): Well, what happened?

Would you like to schedule an appointment?

I'm sorry, Doc.

I'm going to have to call you back.

DOCTOR (ON PHONE): Mr. Phillips.

Mr. Phillips, wait.

Hey, Ryan.

Hey, Dad.

Good to hear from you.

Sorry I couldn't answer your call earlier.

Things have been absolutely crazy today.

Oh, no.

That's still going on from last week?

RYAN (ON PHONE): Hm?

Well, you said things were crazy last week when you called.

Yeah, right.

Well, I guess things are sort of always crazy, huh?

WOMAN (OFF SCREEN): Ryan?

What's up, Dad?

WOMAN (OFF SCREEN): Are you coming?

Yeah.

God, I'm so sorry, Dad.

I shouldn't have called, I forgot.

I got to get going.

That's OK.

But don't worry, I'll call back soon.

Before I go, I meant to ask.

How did your doctor's appointment go?

Oh, you know doctors.

Always got an answer for everything.

Great.

Well, keep me updated, OK?

OK.

Hey, love you, son.

Love you, Dad.

WOMAN (ON TV): Announced today, trials for the groundbreaking

procedure, the Fresh Start have begun in the remote town

of Ketchikan, Alaska.

COMMENTATOR (ON TV): And that concludes the bottom

of the eighth inning.

The Anchorage Glaciers up by 2 with a home run

lead from Pedro Albizu.

What I'm trying to say to you

I don't know how.

Whether on the other times I tried

What the?

You scared the crap out of me.

Sit down, you old fart.

Usual today?

Yeah, thanks.

Hey, Richard.

How's your mom?

She's doing all right.

Good, good.

Actually?

I'll take biscuits and gravy today.

All right.

Sounds good.

It'll be right out, fellas.

Biscuits and gravy?

What else?

Joe.

When does this shindig start?

Uh, well, what time is it?

10:38

About an hour.

Huh.

Uh, by the way, how'd you do yesterday?

Yeah, I know.

I know.

You can feel it slipping away.

It's fisherman's luck.

I'll figure it out.

Sure makes me miss summers out on the boat with Susan and Ryan.

Ryan hopping around the boat, clubbing, gaffing, cranking.

Susan at the helm, singing her songs.

Sure don't realize how much you miss

your life until it's history.

Life is certainly changing.

Like this procedure thing.

Sorry about that.

We all deserve a fresh start, don't we?

Our team at Actilife is ready to show you the future

of health and wellness.

Step forward and see your new beginning.

We all deserve a fresh start, don't we?

Our team at Actilife is ready to show you the future

of health and wellness.

Step forward and see your new beginning.

We all deserve a fresh start, don't we?

Our team at Actilife is ready to show you the future

of health and wellness.

Step forward and see your new beginning.

We all deserve a fresh start, don't we?

Our team at Actilife is ready to show you the future

of health and wellness.

Step forward and see your new beginning.

We all deserve a fresh start, don't we?

Our team at Actilife is ready to show you the future

of health and wellness.

Step forward and see your new beginning.

Thank you all for coming today.

We are very appreciative of you joining us today,

and hope today's presentation will be enriching and productive

for you all.

My name is Dr. Eliza Farmer.

I'm a biotechnologist with Actilife Corp

and was one of the key developers

of the exciting new procedure I get to share with you all today.

Can I get a raise of hands for everyone

who read the introductory email we sent out?

Good.

Good.

Well, for those who aren't in the know,

we made a video presentation for you all to see.

For centuries, mankind has been terrified of death,