ROMI

Oh.

Mom! Momma!

David, it's DeeDee, I need a big favor.

It's Madeline.

She's gotten herself into some trouble and I need

to get her out of here for a while.

I don't know, it could be as long

as a couple of months.

I'd rather not say, but remember,

I'm up for re-election and we all benefit if I win.

Like house sitting?

Will she have to do much?

She's not particularly capable.

The owner won't know.

That sounds just right.

Hello.

So glad to meet you, Maddie.

Let me get your bag.

Go ahead and put your car in the garage.

Then I'll meet you inside.

I'm sorry.

We have shut all the power to the house down for resetting.

I'll be just a moment.

There you go.

Maddie Keys.

Interesting name for a house sitter, isn't it?

Yeah, I guess so.

Please don't be nervous.

This is your home for the next 90 days.

It's a very friendly house, I promise.

Romi?

Good afternoon, Hertig.

How can I help you?

I would like you to meet someone.

Say hello, Romi.

Hello, Romi.

A woman must have a sense of humor.

Romi controls everything.

You can have a conversation with her anywhere in the house.

Isn't that right, Romi?

It's true, Hertig.

Whenever you need me, I'm here.

Romi, we have a guest.

What should I show her from your wonderful house?

I like the kitchen best, Hertig.

What is your guest's name?

This is Maddie Keys.

Hello, Romi.

Nice to meet you.

You must be voice-printed

to speak to Romi and get a response.

A programmer will be by soon to take care of that.

Oh, Romi.

It's too bright.

Romi, I would like a romantic sunset.

Very nice.

Now look here for a moment.

Romi, I would like exterior security cameras, please.

This is for your protection and the house, of course,

which is unique, as you know.

Now, let's say you want to open that far door,

but you don't want to cross the room to do it.

Automatic.

You just need to wave your hand.

There must be a breeze.

Are you all right, Maddie?

I just need a washroom.

The kitchen is the heart of the home.

We have designed this room to accommodate and encourage

family interactions.

The shades are automatic in here as well.

There are floor heaters for early mornings.

Coffee maker is automatic.

It grinds, brews, and reminds you

of low on beans.

Romi, I would like to make dinner for a guest.

Can you help me?

Yes, I can, Hertig.

What would you like to eat?

Chicken Kiev with greens.

And an appropriate wine.

And have it all delivered.

I see that there are no groceries currently

in your refrigerator.

A full list is being generated.

Shall I send the recipe to your phone, Hertig?

No, thank you, Romi.

Cancel the order.

Irina?

The name will change once you are voice-printed.

Soon Barkley will be by.

He'll voice-print you, and then you can talk

to Romi about whatever you want.

Weather, politics.

She'll come to know your needs, your desires, your secrets even.

I bid auf wiedersehen, but I'll be back in a few days.

Are you alright?

Say goodbye, Romi.

Goodbye, Romi.

Front door is locked.

Front door.

Maddie?

Yeah.

Barkley.

Oh.

Uh, watch your step.

Sorry.

Haven't got to everything yet.

Probably best not to touch things

unless you have to.

You won't really need to do much in here,

but a few of the controls could come in handy.

This one right here.

It's really just a fancy on-off switch.

The system really screws up.

Just press your hand right here, initiates a reboot.

Hertig told you what a voice-print was, right?

What it's for?

Uh.

No.

Well, basically we just get you to say a bunch of random stuff

into this device

and Romi gets to learn your voice.

Would you like to try one?

Let's do it.

Okay.

Using your normal voice, I want you to just say

your full name and then say something else

like, I-- I don't know, like your favorite band

in high school.

Yeah, go.

Go ahead.

Um.

-Maddie Keys. -Mmhmm.

My favorite band in high school,

after high school and forever is Nirvana.

Yes.

Vinyl though, right?

Okay, now try that again.

And cough, whisper something.

It's-- it’s so Romi can identify your voice

under various circumstances.

Get it?

Like if this was your forever Romi,

we'd have you yell it in an angry voice.

We'd have you-- we’d have you say it over music.

You'd even have you scream it like the house was on fire.

Go ahead.

I'm Maddie Keys.

My favorite bands are Nirvana and the Old Time Monks.

I write silly little lists for my life's work like

the top 10 reasons your cat wants to kill you.

I like the films of Sofia Coppola.

And pineapple does not belong on pizza.

I like that and I agree.

Alright.

That was excellent.

Just say hello.

Hello, Romi.

Hello, Maddie.

What can I do for you?

Can you play me a song?

Maybe.

How Am I Going to Sleep by the Old Time Monks.

Uh.

Romi, play How Am I Going to Sleep

by the Old Time Monks.

Coppola, huh? I like it.

Romy, add 1% milk, basil, and tomatoes

to the grocery list.

Adding 1% milk, tomatoes, and basil

to Irina Wasser grocery list.

He said he deleted that.

Romi, switch account to Maddie Keys' account.

Account switched to Maddie Keys.

Irina Wasser?

Uh, she’s Hertig's wife.

No longer here.

Big surprise.

Romi, delete Irina Wasser account.

Okay. Try asking something.

Romi, how do you make Chicken Kiev?

Chicken Kiev is an Eastern European classic dish

most markedly associated with the city and...

Romi, end recipe.

Thank you.

Recipe is stored.

Why does she respond to you?

I'm her daddy.

I'm the factory settings boyo.

Isn't this Hertig's house?

Yeah.

It's his money.

My coding mostly.

Not a fan of Hertig.

Well, you can't like everybody.

Barkley?

Yeah?

Do you think you could get me some weed?

Like marijuana?