This Is Not My Life (2010) s01e11 Episode Script

Help! Help me! They knew where to strike, they knew when to strike, they knew where the kids were.
I want to know who helped them.
Johnny gave me this UM shortly afterwards.
Murphy went offline for 17 minutes.
It's time to do this.
- No, no, I can't.
I'm not- - Stop talking.
- Safe journey, Alec.
- Just listen.
I have to move on with my life.
And that doesn't include you.
Jess? I'm getting married.
Sometimes if we need to set a trap, even an old goat will do.
Abort.
It's over.
Memory recovery? You cracked it.
Harry Sheridan has been found dead in his luxury room in the Hibiscus Hotel.
It wasn't an accident.
I know it.
Any concerns you'd like to discuss? No, I'm good.
Good.
Just stand still, please.
I'll book you in for pre-marriage counselling.
Sure, good.
Oh, did I tell you that Jess has got a new job? In distribution.
She shouldn't have been cleaning in the first place- Sit, please.
Right, good.
Is something wrong? Wrong? No.
You might consider getting married sooner rather than later.
You're pregnant.
I can't be.
I mean, I don't feel any different.
Well, it's very early days.
Yes, yes, babe, this is brilliant.
Um, it's probably just a power surge.
The emergency generator should I'm sorry, I won't be a moment.
Excuse me.
And, uh, congratulations by the way.
It's all right, babe.
I'm-I'm here.
This is great.
What do we know? There's no power.
Screens and TVs are all down.
I've got no idea what's going on.
OK, uh, well, everyone might as well go home.
Take the rest of the day off.
Well, there's the Alec we all know and love.
Damn, spoke too soon.
This is an emergency broadcast from Total Power Solutions.
An incident at the main power-transfer station has resulted in the disruption of services.
Details are sketchy, but authorities have confirmed the possibility of deliberate sabotage.
I don't believe it.
There is no official explanation for the blast, but authorities confirmed that unidentified persons were seen running from the scene shortly before the explosion- Who would do a thing like that? Shit.
Hey Why do we have to go? They were showing us what to do in an emergency.
Uh, well, this is what I want you to do in an emergency.
But authorities have confirmed that unidentified persons were seen running from the scene shortly before the explosion, and are urging residents to stay indoors until further notice.
- Mum, can I play with my holos? - Becky, wait.
Come here.
What? Come here.
Oh, Mum, I can't breathe.
Oh, OK.
Off you go.
What were you thinking out on the streets at a time like this? She's safer at home.
Safer? Who would want to hurt Becky? Well, I just I just feel better knowing she's here.
They said it was sabotage.
Why would anyone want to do that? I don't know any more than you do.
I'm not asking you to fix it, Alec.
I want you to say it's OK.
Hey, hey, it's fine.
I'm sure they're on to it.
And maybe it's just a few outsiders.
What outsiders? Well, from-from what I hear, life on the outside isn't so great.
Oh God.
So they want to break in and ruin it for the rest of us? No.
I mean, I-I-I don't know.
Well, how would you? Maybe I shouldn't watch the news.
It's too upsetting.
Good idea.
But then we might miss something.
Don't you think it's a bit odd that it's even on the TV? But it's the news.
Yeah, but isn't all Waimoana news good news? Yes, because nothing bad happens here.
stay indoors until further notice.
What's going on? It's what I need to find out.
Talk about bad timing.
Mm, it's fine.
It's pretty amazing news, though.
Still trying to get my head around it.
Sure.
I don't know how long I'm going to be.
Can you drop me home? I need to get a change of clothes and have a sleep before my shift.
Stay here.
I'm new - I don't want to bunk.
You're not bunking.
They're telling everyone to stay indoors.
You're not! Well, could you just do as I ask? Just this once.
Just this once.
Please.
I'll call in.
And the sooner you move in, the better.
I love you.
Morena, Gordy.
I'm guessing Unusual Movements is off the charts? It's crazy out there.
Do we know what's happening? We've apprehended two suspected terrorists.
Well, it hasn't shown up.
They were outsiders, so no locator IDs.
Johnny's blind.
But we got them.
No room for complacency.
And as I've said before, they may have inside help.
You've already proved how valuable you are on that score.
Thank you.
How's the girlfriend and the new job? Oh, it's all good.
Uh, it's better than good, actually.
I've got some good news- I've got to cut you off there - it's all go.
I'm relying on you, Gordy.
I won't let you down.
Here we go, the doctor's here.
Hello, June.
Oh, I was worried about Gerald.
I couldn't find him anywhere.
Gerald? Is he a relative or a friend or? A very naughty pup.
Right, OK.
He was hiding under the house and I tripped.
Oh, OK.
Well, nevermind.
Now, you just take a seat, and I'll be back soon to scan that ankle.
Lani will take care of you.
I heard somebody say there were bodies.
Has anyone been blown up? No, not that I'm aware of.
Dr Collins.
The client was experiencing shortness of breath, anxiety and sharp pains before he collapsed.
His workmates say that he was upset about the news report.
Has he been blown up? Let's get you a nice cup of valerian tea.
And in breaking news - suspected terrorists thought to be part of a group responsible for today's attack on the south Waimoana power-transfer station, have been apprehended.
Oh, well, that is a relief, uh, Simon.
Oh, that is such a relief.
Yes, isn't it? What the hell's going on? Your guess is as good as mine.
Well, why would they put it on the news? I don't know.
Is everyone going to forget again? I told you, I don't know.
It's not supposed to happen like this.
I Tell me.
During the last attacks, there were serious injuries.
I remember.
This time the only clients I've seen hurt themselves in the panic.
You think it was all staged.
I think it's possible.
I Richard Foster? I tried contacting him, but Yeah.
Let me know what you find.
Why would I do that? I understand you must still be grieving for your father.
Uh, I hardly knew him.
Still, it would be perfectly natural for you to feel a sense of loss and responsibility.
If you need anything for your anxiety or to help you sleep or- I need to know what's going on.
I am here to take care of your wellness, that's all.
And since you are well, you can leave.
Oh Christ.
He's really put the wind up you, hasn't he? Unless you want me to report that your locator ID is no longer functioning? Well, that could be a little awkward for you to explain as well.
Reception - I need assistance in my office immediately, please.
Oh, don't bother.
Cancel.
Request new number.
Mrs Hobbs.
Richard.
We've been monitoring your little experiment with great interest.
Glad to hear it.
Obviously, I can't be seen to be playing favourites, but impressive work.
Very thorough.
Thank you.
I should, however, flag that some board members are concerned that your approach is interfering with the purity of the Eugene vision.
I disagree.
It'll strengthen it.
It'll bring cohesion to our community.
Well, obviously, that's the outcome we're all hoping for.
You have been authorised to proceed to the next stage of the operation.
Great.
Good luck, Richard.
I believe in good management.
Are you sure about this? They said business as usual.
Yeah, I know, I know.
But shit.
You should've been there today, Jess.
Where? Work.
It was madness.
It was like a game, but real.
I had to check thousands of Unusual Movements- Unusual what? Movement, uh where people do stuff that's out of the ordinary.
Is that what you do now? You know I'm not supposed to talk about it.
But the point is, we're on our way up.
Richard totally relies on me - he said so today.
Great.
I should go in.
Well, I wish you were at home with your feet up.
I'm not sick, I'm pregnant.
Yeah, but I'll see you in the morning, eh? That's it.
Keep it coming.
Thank- No need to rush.
Just keep coming in a calm manner, thank you.
Lovely.
Jude, very fetching.
Mm.
Emergency monitor.
Puts me in the running to win a holiday at the Sunshine Cove.
Would you keep together, please! Hey.
What's up? Some pretty weird shit going down.
Yeah, not very Waimoana, is it? What do you think? I think it's crap.
I think it's a put-up job.
Last time this happened, things weren't nearly so organised.
And afterwards, no one knew a thing.
Right, the lost day that nobody else can remember except for you.
Yeah.
Are you OK? I found out some stuff about me - when I was John Sheridan.
According to Harry, I helped make all this possible.
How do you mean? Memory-upload technology.
What? You invented the chip? I'm not sure.
For a genius, you don't know much.
I know it makes more danger to Becky and to you.
People died cos of me - even my father.
I mean, OK, he was a bit of a prick.
But he was still my f- I know.
I'm sorry.
And now all I want to do is-is- is get the hell outta here.
Well, maybe I can help you with that.
My new job involves coordinating the delivery trucks.
What trucks? They stop a few K's out of Waimoana.
Too smelly and dirty, probably.
I'm in charge of the schedules, and I have access to the depot.
Do you know where they go? No, but I can try and find out.
You look tired.
Night shift messes with my biorhythms.
Yeah.
Uh, meeting's over.
I should- You should go.
I'll be in touch.
Thanks.
You said that if I had any concerns, I should come in straight away.
Mm.
I'd like to arrange a termination as soon as possible, please.
On what grounds? Me and Gordy have got some work to do on our relationship.
- Maybe a few years- - Out of the question.
What? There are so many women who would give anything to be pregnant.
This isn't about anybody else.
Fertility rates are at an all-time low and-and you have been blessed.
I don't want this kid.
I had a friend at the club and she had a termination, and she had it here.
That child would've been genetically compromised, and there is nothing wrong with your baby.
You're young, you're healthy, you're happily engaged and you're soon to be- Who said I was happy? Well, then you need counselling or prenatal yoga and meditation.
It's bad enough that I have to marry Gordy.
I don't want to have his kid.
Who said it was Gordy's? I don't understand.
I think you do.
Now unless you want me to continue this conversation with your fiance, I suggest you put all thoughts of a termination out of your mind.
Authorities have confirmed the possibility of deliberate sabotage.
Residents are being asked to stay where they are- All staff were expected to attend this morning's meeting.
Sorry, I must've missed the memo.
Leaders lead by example.
I'm hearing you, Stephen.
If you'd been there, you'd know all able-bodied Waimoana residents are asked to put their name down for a new programme - Waimoana Safe.
Safe from what? In the light of recent events, I would've thought that was obvious.
Hmm, not really.
I'm leading a team carrying out forest patrols and providing intelligence for the security forces.
And you're going right into the forest? Right in the thick of it.
Ah, sounds good, Stephen.
Sign me up.
Good.
Well, uh Hmm, yeah.
It's ridiculous playing soldiers when there are terrorists around.
We're not playing soldiers.
It's for real.
Uh, see, too young.
Mum.
He'll be fine.
Just relax.
We'd better move.
Don't want to upset the Sergeant Major.
You stay close to your father at all times.
Do you understand? Yes, yes, OK.
That's 'OK, sir.
' Let's go.
Hang on.
Hopeless.
- Alec, Christian.
- Hey.
Uh, good, uh Actually there's been a cock-up.
We can't use you.
They said I was old enough.
Uh, not you, Christian.
It's Alec.
I submitted my team, as requested, and I got a message this morning clearing everyone except- Who told you this? Well, Safeway Security are coordinating the- I get it.
I know we've had differences, Alec, but I had nothing to do with this.
It's fine, Stephen.
Really.
Well, take good care of Christian, eh? Will do, of course.
- See ya.
- See ya, Dad.
Apparently, he was in his hotel room in flagrante.
Sounds like Harry.
I think we're ready to go here.
Hello, Richard.
Good morning.
Richard, apologies for the short notice.
Not at all.
Mrs Hobbs? Are you joining us? Mrs Hobbs.
Morena, everyone.
We have a full day, so we have to keep this brief.
Richard, we've been hearing interesting things from Waimoana.
Everything running smoothly? Better than anticipated.
The threat of a common enemy has united the residents, generating a wide range of positive responses - citizen patrols, youth groups- What about the negatives? Schools have been closed, workplaces disrupted, For a limited time.
residents have been injured.
Nothing serious.
And were level-two staff to be informed of this exercise at any stage? Nigel? We had no wish to cause anyone any undue stress.
Mrs Hobbs just said you had.
With-With all due respect- We have promised these people happiness, security- With all due respect, this is about security.
Now, my budget has been slashed by 30%.
Uh, at the same time, incursions by terrorists have increased fivefold.
We're working with the government to shut them down.
Can I remind everyone that in this instance there were no real terrorists? What about next time? The Eugene mandate is progressed through happiness.
Exactly.
The fact is four families lost loved ones in the last incursion.
None of them are aware of it.
The necessary adjustments were made.
Replacements are expensive and time-consuming.
That's certainly true.
The people of Waimoana are enjoying the challenge.
Rubbish! They're providing manpower for minimum cost.
This is not all about money.
There are principles at stake here.
Then increase my budget and give me total control of AI surveillance.
What? Our customers have absolute right to privacy.
They have bought it.
I agree.
We can hardly sell our product without a guarantee of personal privacy.
Then I would suggest that this exercise is the only fiscally responsible way forward.
Perhaps some more time will help clarify the situation.
If that meets with everyone's approval? Then we'll proceed for now.
I would like my concerns registered in the minutes.
Of course.
I'll have my team on standby in case there's any need of an adjustment.
Thank you, Mrs Hobbs.
Richard, we'll be awaiting the results of this with interest.
Next item on the agenda.
Remote surveillance picked up movement in the outer edge - round about here.
They're using some kind of masking device - the signal's very weak.
Is this part of the exercise? Sir? Notify border security.
Just hold off on that.
Let's just see how this pans out.
Christian? I was busting.
Stick with me, I promised your Dad.
Yeah, sorry.
It should be possible to get you into the back of truck at a depot.
How often do they go? One or two out each night usually.
I heard some of the drivers talking, and I get the impression that there's some kind of a border checkpoint about an hour away.
The impression? Well, I can't exactly ask.
No.
But if you're not chipped, it could be OK.
Right.
I don't know if I'd risk it with Becky, though.
I wouldn't take her.
Harry said the terrorists want to kill me.
They said it was Eugene and they could all want a piece of me.
So, until I know, Becky's safer here.
Same goes for you.
Who said I want to go? - Well, I-I-I'll come back when I can with- - There's no point.
- Jess? - I've got a wedding to plan.
So why are you helping me? Maybe my life will be better once you're gone.
Yeah, sure.
Suits me.
You get me in there, I'll take care of the rest.
Sure.
I had no idea that you and Mrs Hobbs were such great friends.
We're not.
She seems to know a lot about what goes on here.
Well, maybe she knows someone on staff.
Someone at level two, perhaps? I'm directing a very important project.
It relies on absolute discretion to prevent distortion of data.
And what project would that be? Security, of course.
Waimoana is meant to be about the sum of human happiness, not going back to the bad old days.
The party line.
I happen to believe it.
This is the last time we have this conversation, Natasha.
Piss me off again and I'll revoke your tenure.
I thought I saw something, but now it doesn't seem to be Oh, damn thing.
Maybe it was a bird.
Can I take a look? Oh, I was in one window and then it closed and I couldn't- Got it.
There is something.
Uh, it's a bird.
Nah, it's too big, and there's four of them.
But it only seems to be working when they're moving.
They're coming this way.
Natasha? Bit early in the day? Not today.
Richard is a bastard.
He is taking us so far away from what we believe.
What you believe.
Whatever.
Well, maybe he's just doing his job.
We are nothing alike.
Oh, you blank people's lives, you give them false memories - you're part of the same system.
People pay good money for what you have.
And what about the rest? The ones who- who service and-and pick up after them? It is for their own good.
Oh, yeah, you know best.
Death row or Waimoana - you choose.
- So this really is a big prison.
- Figures.
This is Stephen Lovrich.
We've got a situation.
Get down, get down, get down, go.
They're getting closer.
They're coming this way.
We'll stay where we are.
We could take them.
No, we'll wait for backup.
I've lost them.
I've got them again - they're splitting up.
Here comes the cavalry.
Over that way, over there.
Bloody hell.
Real guns.
Yeah? You used to believe - John Sheridan did.
Then you know more than I do.
My mother was dysfunctional.
I shouldn't have had a hope in hell, but I was taken away from her and I was given a second chance.
That is what Waimoana is about - second chances.
Well, at least you remember.
But do I want to? I want to remember.
If you remembered then you might know which side you should be on.
No, this is your fight.
I'm outta here.
Yeah, Where? Because leaving Waimoana would be a very big mistake.
Yeah, well, That's not your problem any more.
What about your wife? She's not my wife.
Uh, what about your mistress? Your baby? What are you talking about? If you're not the father, who is? Because it sure as shit ain't Gordy.
Uh, were you ever going to tell me? No.
You said you were better off on your own! That was for your sake, not mine.
Yeah, and I believed you so, you know, leave me alone.
No, not now.
Not like this.
What difference does it make? Gordy will be a great dad.
That's just so wrong.
You are the one who's desperate to get the hell outta here.
Only cos you're with Gordy! I'm only with Gordy because you're so desperate to leave on your own! You're such an idiot.
You are.
No, you are.
Yeah.
So? Tonight's the night.
What to wear? I am coming with you.
But we-we don't even know what's out there.
I don't care.
You can jam my chip.
Well, I-I-I can't.
I don't have the blocker.
Gordy's got it.
Well, then I'll take care of it.
I love you.
You better.
Hey.
Dad, you should've been there.
Where? I stopped the terrorists.
You did? He did very well.
You should be proud.
Hang on, you actually saw these terrorists? Well, virtually.
They gave us this motion detector, and Stephen couldn't work it so- So techno-boy here stepped up.
That's when we saw them - four of them.
Then Stephen had to call Safeway Security.
As per our instructions.
And then we heard shots - real shots.
Man, that's so amazing.
Do we have to hear the story again? Silly boys.
They're not silly.
It's cool.
Christian could you tell Becky that dinner's nearly ready.
Sure.
I'll come.
God, to have that kind of figure again.
Oh, you're not so bad for an old lady.
Oh, get off.
Action Man.
You OK? Just seeing them together - Paige and Christian.
We were like that in high school - so young, so in love.
I've been such a cow, lately.
It's OK.
When I get premenstrual these days it's so much worse than it used to be because I know it means I'm not pregnant again and that puts me in a state.
And then I think, 'We've got two gorgeous kids.
Why are we putting ourselves through this?' Maybe it's just not meant to be.
Maybe we should just let nature take its course and just stop trying and just enjoy ourselves.
Know what I mean? You can say something now.
I think whatever you want is what I want.
I mean, the important thing is to be happy.
Right? Oh, that's such a relief.
All right, handsome.
Hey, it's going to be another late one.
No problem.
I'll see you when I see you.
I don't want you to worry, babe, but, um, there was an incident today.
What kind of incident? Some people got into Waimoana who shouldn't be here.
Didn't you catch them? No, some other people did.
So maybe you shouldn't go into work.
No, I've changed shifts with someone - I can't let them down.
I'd feel better with you at home.
I though you said not to worry.
Jesus, you never back down, do you? I guess I'm going to have to get used to it.
OK, have a good night.
I love you, even if you are stroppy.
Sure.
Goodbye, Gordy.
No second thoughts? Oh, don't do that.
This way.
He's leaving soon.
Oh, you rock.
Hey, aren't you going to jam my chip? We wait till the last possible moment otherwise we're- We're rolling.
OK.
Uh, two hours from now.
Shh.
We've stopped.
How long's it been? Uh, it's, uh, 54 minutes.
I'm going to take a look.
What's happening? They're using some kind of scanner.
There he is - get him.
He's headed back your way.
Let's check the outbound.
Oh, shit.
We're next.
We have to go back.
OK, they've searched that truck.
We're getting on it.
Now.
I'm so sorry.
I should've found out more.
It's OK.
Or we could've made a run for it.
No, there was a fence and we wouldn't have got far on foot.
How long? Uh, it's 45 seconds.
Cheers, thanks.
Richard's got everyone chasing their tails.
They might not notice.
OK.
On the other hand, if we wait till we're back- Alec, do it.
OK, yeah, yeah, yeah.
You're back online.
We'll be OK.
We're not giving up.
No way.
Oh, just checking.
You have selected an Unusual Movement - Jessica Wilmot.
Investigate or discount? Who are you? Who? Alec.
What are you talking about? I'm Alec Ross.
You got to be shitting me.
No, no, I swear it.
I'm Alec Ross.