Turn Me On

Are you content?

Of course not.

Grief, fear,

anxiety, pain, shame.

It's all too much for any reasonable person to bear.

That's why we're so glad you've chosen

to join us here in our secluded community paradise.

The Our Friends campus was designed

as a prototype community with a quality of life

you won't find anywhere else in the world.

You'll live and work peacefully

in a stable environment that is safe, efficient,

and fair.

And of course, free of illness, wars,

and all of the emotional inconveniences

that have plagued humanity since the beginning of time.

Moments from now, all those dark feelings, painful memories,

and even triggering words that may be holding you back

will be washed away,

so you can begin anew down a path of perfect contentment.

This is truly just the beginning.

With your help, and others just like you,

we can soon implement our vision throughout the rest of--

Fuck!

Please stand clear.

Your personal waste will be incinerated

in 3, 2, 1.

Our Friends welcome you.

Joy?

Are you content?

Quite content.

And you?

Quite content.

Oh, I touched you.

My apologies.

No, it was my fault.

Oh.

Your Wellness Connect appointment is today.

Yes.

Time for work.

Have a pleasant day.

It's the better you you never knew you needed.

The vitamin from Our Friends.

And you're not you without us.

The vitamin.

Are you content?

Quite content.

And you?

Quite content.

You see these little sacs running down your back?

Those are tumors.

Huh.

You missed your last annual physical.

You know Our Friends suggest a physical every year.

Yes, but it isn't mandatory.

You're a bit abnormal, aren't you, Joy?

Not on purpose.

These tumors should kill you in about a month.

We have an injection that will cure you, but...

It says they want you to stop taking your vitamin

for one day following the treatment

for it to take full effect.

Not take my vitamin?

Oh, surely that isn't necessary.

It says it is.

But everyone takes their vitamin.

Every day.

Everyone.

It's the better you you never knew

you always needed.

The vitamin.

From Our Friends.

It's only one day.

No need to tell anyone.

Joy.

Are you content?

Quite content.

And you?

Quite content.

Ah, Christopher and Samantha's social gathering is this evening.

Yes.

Time for work.

Have a pleasant day.

This will allow you to arrive in our community

free of any emotional baggage you carry.

These bins are an opportunity to let go

and provide space for complete clarity and...

Are you content?

Quite content.

And you?

Joy?

Are you content?

I have cancer.

That sounds unpleasant.

The medical engineer can cure it.

Good.

She told me I wasn't allowed to take my vitamin for one day.

Not take your vitamin?

But Our Friends want us to take our vitamin.

I know.

You're not you without us,

the vitamin from Our Friends.

It's part of the treatment.

I might die if I take it.

But you feel...

-Content? -Content.

Good.

Mostly.

Mostly.

I feel a bit...

...blech.

But you can take your vitamin again tomorrow?

Yes.

Are you content?

Leave me alone.

William, Joy, meet the newest addition to our cohort.

Ah, yes.

I heard that Our Friends were sending us a replacement couple.

Frank and Michelle, is it?

Yes.

Nice to meet you.

How did you two meet?

Oh, it's a pleasant story, actually.

Um, earlier this morning, I signed up for Settle,

the partner-matching service from Our Friends.

We were paired instantly.

No other options.

It's almost like we were meant for each other.

That's how Christopher and I met as well.

What do you do?

I am a civil engineer for Our Friends.

And I'm a network engineer for Our Friends.

Christopher, I hear rumors that you may be

on track to become an actual Friend yourself.

We'll see.

And Joy.

What do you do?

I'm a waste management engineer.

What does that entail?

Engineering the management of waste.

And do you enjoy it?

No.

I-- I-- I mean, yes.

Yes, it's very pleasant.

Hmm.

You're a bit abnormal, aren't you?

It's a girl.

Her name is Beth.

Hm. Adorable.

Lovely.

How cute.

I feel so maternal.

What was that?

Hm.

Ah.

Odd noises and facial leaks are common

prior to administering the first dose of the infant vitamin.

Mm-hmm.

Joy?

Joy?

Hm?

Are you content?

Mm-hmm.

Um...

What great news.

Our baby will be the same age

as Christopher and Samantha's.

I'll select yes.

Wait.

Joy?

Are you content?

Yes. Of course.

I just...

Maybe we should take a few days to think about it.

Time for work.

Yes.

Joy.

You will take the vitamin today, won't you?

Of course.

Hm.

Ah.

Quite content.

The vitamin from Our Friends.

You're not you without us.

Joy?

It's so interesting.

You're acting strange.

I'm messaging Wellness Connect.

No.

No. I-- I'm fine.

I'm okay.

Really.

I'm feeling something.

I don't understand.

I didn't take my vitamin today.

And I'm not going to take it tomorrow.

But Our Friends want us to take the vitamin.

I don't care what Our Friends want.

I want you to feel what I'm feeling.

How?