Tell Me How I Die

- Life, is mankind's most precious resource.

It's the one thing that every living creature

on this earth wants more than anything else.

Now, the primary purpose of medical science

has always been to heal, to extend life.

But, what about improving

the life we have?

Shouldn't that receive just as much attention and effort?

We are stimulus response creatures at our core.

We do something that makes us feel good,

we want to do it again.

We do something that makes us feel bad

and we want to avoid it.

But, when the memory of these feelings fade,

especially the good ones,

we have to seek out this stimulus all over again.

Like some drug addict looking for another fix.

But what if we could change all that?

What if you could not only remember

the first time you fell in love,

but re-experience it

in full sensory detail.

As if it was happening all over again.

A9913.

A revolutionary new memory enhancement formula

from Hallorann pharmaceuticals is about

to make that dream a reality.

Memory increases of up to 300%

have been recorded in 85% of all test subjects.

And not mere static memory, no.

Full memory recall.

Sight, smell, taste, touch, sound.

With a9913, we can relive

our finest moments any time we want.

It's instant access to unlimited joy.

Now, how's that for improving life?

Dr. Jerum, thank you for coming.

Did you enjoy the presentation?

It was entertaining.

Walk with me.

I understand your position doctor

that as a man of science you prefer to focus

on the details of your work rather than

the big picture.

But where is Dr. Rasmussen by the way?

I asked him to be here as well.

We aren't social.

- You are one of the most brilliant researchers

in your field and the progress you've made

on a9913 is nothing short of miraculous.

But the board doesn't understand the ebb and flow

of scientific discovery.

They require results.

- And well, testing on the new compound

has been quite promising.

Hypothalamus stimulation has been greatly improved.

Mortality rates stabilized

and side effects have been reduced to

a reasonable level.

- None of which will matter to the FDA

unless they're supported by more human trials.

- The results from this weekends study

will be ready to submit to the FDA.

Good.

Don't let me down doctor.

In fact, don't let humanity down.

Hey.

Hey.

How ya been?

All right.

- Coming to beg tom for your job back?

Didn't you hear?

I won the lottery!

Yeah I bought this place.

You work for me now.

- Well, then I need a raise asap.

- Not after I caught you giving away free beer.

All right boss lady.

Tell me what my next customer's gonna order.

Pi colada.

All right.

- Hi, can I get like a pi colada?

- Sorry, we don't have a blender.

Maybe a daiquiri?

Still no blender.

But why don't you go down there and check out our specialty.

Let me know.

How 'bout this guy?

Ooh, Manhattan and a fake ID.

Excuse me.

Hey.

Hey man.

Do you have a Manhattan?

A Manhattan?

Yeah.

Huh.

Do you have a real ID I can see?

Well at least you still haven't lost your touch.

I have a gift.

Only if it would help me get another job.

How about this guy?

Mind erasers.

- Hey man, that girl's pretty wasted.

Can you call her a cab?

Yeah, what's her name?

I didn't ask, I'll go check.

What was that?

What?

That cute little look.

- Look, I came here to ask if you know of anyone hiring.

Do you have an idea or not?

Actually yeah.

There's this.

Buddy of mines done it a couple of times.

Says it's easy money.

Unless you really wanna beg for your job back.

- I'd rather sell my body to science.

Let's begin shall we?

My name is Dr. Jerums.

I'm the lead researcher for your study.

Thank you for making the long drive this morning.

I'm sure it's rather early for most of you.

There are some formalities we must attend to.

You're welcome to read along or just listen.

Hey, I'm here for the study.

- You have agreed to participate in a phase three

clinical drug trial of a9913 Olympic simulator

designed to enhance memory.

As this is a blinded trial...

50% of the subjects will receive the test serum.

The remaining 50% will receive a placebo.

During the study you will be confined to the upstairs dorms

where you will be continuously monitored

by the Hallorann staff.

It is imperative that every volunteer

reports any atypical sensation experienced.

However, volunteers shall not discuss

these sensations with other volunteers.

Now, if you'll please pass forward your signed

non-disclosure agreements along with any keys,

cellphones, or other devices.

- Why do you need our cellphones?

- Umm, this is a very confidential study.

Miss?

Nichols.

- Miss Nichols, communication is tightly regulated.

And our keys?

- Leaving the facility before the completion

of this study is strictly forbidden.

We can't have you go out on any joyride.

Thank you for your participation.

The study tech Curtis will take you to the dorms.

- The campus is spread over 20 acres

and provides research facilities for over 1,800 employees.

At any given time there might be 10 to 15 studies going on.

- Then, why do you guys let me come in once a month?

- But, due to the upcoming holiday,

we are running on a skeleton crew.

So please, don't make my life difficult.

We're also one of the only privately owned

biosafety level four facilities in the country.

Which means there are thousands of drugs,

and chemicals, and pathogens here

that can literally kill you.

So don't wander off.

Right this way.

Hey, two to six.

Thank you sir.

No buttons.

I guess they really don't want us to leave.

Who'd wanna leave?

- Go ahead and find your bags and follow me.

Right this way, come on in.

Come on in guys, don't be shy.

Claimed.

- All right, you have your common room here up front.

Your bunkrooms are in the back.

Girls you're straight ahead.

Gusy you're down the hall to the left.

Get comfortable, go ahead and store your things.

We'll begin calling your names for dosing in about an hour.

Hey, so do you go to state?

Yeah.

My name's Kristen, with a k.

What sorority are you in?

Beta?

No, I'm not in a

- sorority. - - Oh Kapa.

- I knew it, you look like a Kapa girl.

They're always really pretty.

And kinda smart.

Men and Yola?

- God, I never thought I'd do one of

these in a million years.

But daddy cut my Christmas budget in half so.

Can you believe that?

He likes you.

What?

- Chayendy rock, I caught him checking you out.

What if we were doing one of those 30 day trials.