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- Having fun, sweetie? - Yeah.

At the time, it seemed like our story was predictable,

calm... safe.

And here at Paragon Council Industries,

as the worldwide leader in biomedical sciences,

we are proudly developing a sustainable treatment regimen

that's been producing incredible results.

Combating debilitating fear in individuals.

You all being here means a lot to us.

We are aware of how much of a commitment this will be.

However, please know that I'm equally committed to you

and your treatment.

This place is the ideal environment for us

to take a very deep dive into your conditions.

You're in good hands.

I think you will all be pleased with the results.

You sound very certain of yourself.

I am.

Let's for a moment try to imagine a scenario

where you no longer have to suffer.

That is the beautiful reality I'd like to expose you all to.

And I look forward to getting to know each of you

- over the coming weeks. - Well, wonderful.

If you'd all kindly follow me.

Let's take a tour.

Welcome to PCI.

Don't even ask.

I wasn't goin' to.

Good, because you know what the answer would be, Bob.

We're not meeting on dry land,

because I don't wanna be in the company of those

who seek solid ground beneath them.

I know.

Good. They're beneath me.

So what's up?

How's everything in my company, Bob?

Everything's okay.

New batch starting today?

Yes.

What?

The new guy, Meredith hired.

I don't know.

You don't know what, Bob?

I heard him rehearsing his lines.

It... it's not good.

Oh, rehearsing his lines.

Well, Meredith hired him.

He has no tact.

She's your right hand.

I don't know what to tell you, Bob.

This guy...

I don't wanna hear this, tell it to her.

Okay. Full report.

Two males, two females, as requested.

Uh, cleared 100%.

They're at their orientation as we speak.

Excellent.

And they met all the requirements?

They all have extreme cases of thanataphobia.

Let's hope the rest of the world does, too.

Cheers to job security.

What was the name of your childhood pet?

Spork.

I don't make the rules.

Next!

Yeah, I'm just concerned.

Good.

Look, Vivian's right there with him.

She's solid.

Careful.

So you've all had an opportunity to see our operation

and meet with key staff and...

May I ask?

The nametags.

You said you wanted to get to know us,

but I don't see how calling us by...

I realize that this seems a bit unorthodox,

but it is all with intent.

There is a reason for everything that we do here.

Your conditions are extreme.

And thus, to a degree,

our treatment methods follow suit.

Now, there are a few other, perhaps, unnerving elements

of your stay here.

Until further notice, you all will be wearing

specially-fitted suits.

They will cover you from head to toe

and will be worn at all times.

They are tamper-resistant, only we can remove them,

and we will do so at the appropriate time.

How are... how are we supposed to take a shower or a...

Uh, here you are about to enter

is one of the cleanest environments in the world.

Um, I don't consider that an answer.

What about, when we gotta go?

Any and all procedures will be explained.

I should have asked you to record it for me.

I feel like I'm missin' out.

Yeah.

I told you when I came up with it, right?

Yeah.

I'm sittin' there on the throne, just pops in my head.

Sittin' there laughing hysterically, Bob.

Had to be for ten minutes. I'm laughin' my ass off.

I'm glad this is all so amusing.

Well, it is.

I'm the one that's gonna watch it.

De-familiarization stage, Bob.

It's so funny to me.

Stupid, but fun.

One more item I'd like to share.

There will be no reflective surfaces

anywhere in the environment.

Until further notice,

you will no longer be able to see yourselves.

Without going into detail,

a separation from your familiar selves,

at this crucial time, plays a vital role

in your therapy.

This is called the "de-familiarization stage".

It is important to remember that all of this,

everything that we do is for your benefit.

It's been a long day for all of us.

Get some rest.

We have a lot of amazing work to do.

My parents met the Lloyd's on vacation one year.

I'm glad they did

because Olivia came into my life.

Hey, Jade, come on in.

- Hi! Hi! - Jadey, I missed you!

Hey, your school break couldn't come at a better time.

My God, I got so much goin' on at my office.

Wow!

And you know, how busy uh, Meredith is.

It's just crazy.

We're gonna have lots of fun, bugger!

Yeah.

Cool. Well, look, I know it's late.

I am going to get ready and head to my office.

Try to get some work done while it's quiet.

- You good? - Yeah, I'm here.

Good. The guestroom's all set.

Uh, we got you a flatter pillow.

Thank you, Mr. Lloyd, and thank you, dear Olivia.

Hey, and I you know,

I don't know when Meredith will be home.

What can I say, you are a lifesaver.

- Give me a hug. - Hmm.

- Goodnight, Mr. Lloyd. - All right.

And I won't let her stay up too late.

Don't worry.

Hey, why're you here?

It's late, my friend.

Look at this list.

All of them. Gone.

You're acting like I didn't tell you a month ago

this would happen.

- How is this not... - Brady, relax.

I got something I wanna show you.

Is that what I think it is?

But first, Brady, may I say that your daughter is a gem.

Come on.

Olivia just adores her.

All kidding aside, you've done a wonderful job

raising her all these years yourself.

It's almost done.

Whatever happens here, we'll be fine.

Wait.

Hidden in plain sight.

Brilliant.

But Myles, you know how things are.

Since, I mean, artificial intelligence,

it brought the world to the brink.

It's harmless. They'll allow it.

This is our ace in the hole.

Okay, time to get ready for school.

People, the time is now, and you all know it.

- Meredith. - Bob.

Everything is a go.

There are people downstairs right now.

They are living proof.

We've been at this same point for what,

two months now?

We've done it.

We cracked the code.

We found a cure for death itself.

Revolutionary doesn't even begin to describe it.

All we need now is for the vote to be ratified by us.

By you.

All of you extremely important individuals here in this room.

Today your board actually voted?

You're playing God.

You wanna talk about playing God?

Your game, your kids' game.

You're solely responsible for putting

every kids TV network,

the entire industry, out of business.

No.

It doesn't compare.

What I'm doing is simple progress.