Altered Perception Page #2

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It did.

How much?

Significantly.

What about Emily and Beth?

Did they ever indicate

that there was ever

any violence between them?

No, there was

never any violence.

Beth and I have been together

for about two years now.

And until recently, things

have been wonderful.

Emily is the love of my life.

Before this thing happened,

well, she was the one

that I was going to marry.

We were at a party at

Emily's boss's house.

I noticed Beth was being

a little bit friendlier,

some might say

flirty, with Justin.

And to be honest, it did

bother me a little bit.

Beth says she's not

attracted to men.

But I'm not so sure.

I find men attractive,

just not sexually.

I had a boyfriend before.

Because I thought it was

what I was supposed to do.

I think she secretly

thinks I'm craving cock.

Excuse my expression.

You're going to have

to give me time, OK?

I need to work things

out with Beth first.

I love you too.

But she's going to be my wife.

Look, I got to go.

I'll talk to you later, OK?

OK, bye.

Who was that?

Work.

What?

Well, either you

love someone at work,

which we should probably talk

about, or you just lied to me.

I didn't want to start

a fight with you.

Justin.

He called me.

What was I supposed to do?

I don't know.

Maybe tell him to f*** off.

See, this is why I

didn't want to tell you.

Just tell him to

stop calling here.

I did.

Well, obviously, your brother

doesn't understand the words no

and stop.

What do you want from me, Beth?

Just the minimum under the

circumstances would be nice.

I'm trying.

It hurts that she

doesn't fully believe me.

I mean, I know it's her brother.

But...

I know him.

I just can't picture him doing

something like that ever.

I just want Emily to believe me.

Without out, I don't see

how there can be an us.

What about the

last two subjects?

What was their history, in

terms of violent behavior?

Our last two

subjects... the first

is Steve, works in

the TV film industry,

and his wife,

Christina, unemployed.

There was no history of

any physical episodes.

But we did feel that there was

evidence of a very emotionally

volatile relationship.

I've been really

emotional these days.

Steve and I are having

a lot of problems.

I really feel like he

wants to divorce me.

Kristina has become

so insecure about me

wanting to leave that she's

making me want to leave.

I know in my heart that Steve

would never cheated on me.

But whenever he's away...

I don't know.

I just I can't help it.

At this point, I'm willing

to do whatever it takes.

I mean, we've tried

couple's therapy,

hypnosis, self-help books.

This might be our

last opportunity.

And I really hope it helps.

If this doesn't work, I

don't know what I'll do.

I can't imagine

living without him.

Where the f*** have you been?

Kristina, I told you last

week I'll be working late.

I even called and asked you.

And you said it

wouldn't be a problem.

Well, you could have at least

f***ing picked up your phone.

I was working, editing.

Yeah, editing.

He's f***ing editing.

I'll call Mark, and

he can tell you.

Stop it.

Don't do that.

Why not?

Because then I'm

just the crazy wife

that doesn't trust her husband.

No, I'll call him and I'll put

it on speaker, and you can...

He's not stupid.

He'll know what you're doing.

Just stop.

Baby, I'm under so

much pressure right now

to meet this deadline.

You have no idea.

I know, OK.

I'm sorry.

I do remember you telling

me about being in editing

this week.

You do?

I'm sorry.

You have a brain like a sieve.

Should I cancel tomorrow night?

What's tomorrow night?

You forgot about tomorrow night?

What's tomorrow night?

Mike and Reese.

It's been planned for weeks.

No, I remember.

I remember.

Come on, I just...

I'm going to go grab a shower.

Steve.

[sighs]

Hey, Reese.

Hey, yeah, I just want

to make sure we're still

on for tomorrow night.

Yeah.

OK, sorry, where did we say

that we were meeting again?

Right, The Cantina.

OK, well, I'll just see

you tomorrow night then.

All right, I'll see you then.

Did you disclose

to the couples what

this drug was supposed to do?

Yes.

We did a full

work-up on everyone.

And we disclosed all

the relevant information

that we deemed necessary.

That you deemed necessary.

So you didn't get a

fully-informed consent

from the participants

of your study,

and they went in blind

to the side effects

they were possibly exposed to.

Meaning, if they had any known

psychological issues that

would be negatively

affected by this drug,

they wouldn't necessarily

disclose that to you.

So that you could then

intervene and prohibit

what was happening

right under your nose.

No, sir.

None of the participants had

any known psychological issues!

No, you mean diagnosed.

Yeah, what about undiagnosed?

Thank you.

Some of these medical

questions are way too personal.

Oh, you mean, like sexually

transmitted diseases?

Exactly.

Like someone's really

going to write down,

yeah, I had the clap once.

It's actually for

liability purposes.

That way if you don't

disclose something now,

if there are

complications later,

then the company won't

be held liable for it.

Just because they

asked us the question.

What exactly is this drug

supposed to do again?

It's supposed to give you

insight into thinking to see

where you have misconceptions.

They should just

legalize shrooms.

It's funny that you say that.

The government's

actually been testing

different types

of hallucinogenics

and other psychotropic

substances for years.

A.k.a.

drugs.

You can just say drugs, honey.

Because I don't think

anybody understands.

Well, I was speaking about

specific drugs, honey.

They've been trying

to utilize some

of the therapeutic

benefits instead

of the mind-altering aspects.

In other words, taking

all the fun out of it.

You know, I actually heard

that they're supposed

to inject you in the eye.

What?

No, that's not true.

No, I heard that.

Yeah, she knows.

I doubt that very serious.

OK, but it's what I heard.

OK.

The compound's called

diethylphenyl tryptavine,

also known as DPT.

You'll be the first

clinical patients to try it.

And as I mentioned

before, it's critical

that you post your

video diaries daily.

It will let us know any changes

you might be experiencing.

Here you go, doctor.

Thank you.

So just put your

hand forward, please.

Wait, you're not actually

going to stick that in my eye?

No, we're going

around the eyeball

into the lacrimal gland.

What does that mean?

Oh, that means that

she's going to stick that

straight to your brain, man.

Is he serious?

Yes, but you really

don't have to worry.

You're not going

to feel anything.

Well, unless, you

know, she misses.

Well, then, the worst

headache ever, man.

Look, don't worry.

I'm just kidding.

She never misses.

Trust me.

Baby, don't be a wuss.

Come on.

You do realize

you're next, right?

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