Chloe and Theo Page #4

when I was younger.

- Selling?

- Stealing.

Okay, well...

thanks for getting us out and all that,

but we really got to get going.

Tyler. Tyler!

But there's lots of room here.

We will all be comfortable.

- What... do you mean that...

- Oh, come on, we can't impose.

Yeah, no, we can't impose.

Tyler, Sweet...

It would make great use

of all this wasted space.

Is that not true?

Please, I insist. All of you,

you must be my guests while I...

- arrange for Theo to speak.

- What?

Juicy.

But who was this person?

I mean, who lets four homeless people

just move into their house?

No!

A knight moves like this...

in an "L" shape,

and it can jump other pieces.

Okay.

No! A Queen don't jump!

She moves like this.

- What about the King?

- A King is a lazy fool.

He don't get nowhere fast.

This is a Rook...

or a Castle.

He moves up and down or side to side.

- But castles don't move.

- Are you messing with me?

Hey!

Want to take a seat?

Why?

I could show you how to use this thing.

You could make yourself

useful around here.

Oh, come on, it's fun.

So, what we're trying to do here

is we're looking for companies

that want to sponsor an event that Theo

would speak at, alright? So...

What you do... so you have this little

box over here with the cursor,

type in, say...

And then you get a whole list.

And you just click on one of them

with the tracking pad...

and that's how you find

a list of potential sponsors.

You think you could do that for me?

You don't like me very much,

do you Chloe?

What's there to like?

Your money? Your house?

So you think you're the only one

who's had it tough?

I don't know you, I don't know your story,

I don't know what you've been through,

and maybe it's been

very dark for you, but...

but living on the street

does not automatically

make you morally superior, Sugar.

Yeah, castles don't move.

Once you build it,

if the cornerstone is fixed properly,

solid foundation, it's not going anywhere.

Look, man! I know the physics,

and I'm saying it don't matter!

'Cause it's a game!

- But it has no purpose.

- Of course it has a purpose!

It's a game, its purpose is fun,

and fun is what we having right now!

This is fun!

I don't like fun.

Jesus!

Chloe, please open the door.

Go away, Monica.

I think you should come out here

so we can talk about this.

If I come out there,

I won't be responsible for my actions.

I am prepared to take

that chance if you are.

- Seriously?

- Yes.

Look... you don't trust me, right?

No, I don't.

Alright, I understand that.

But what can I do?

You can start by telling me

why you're helping him.

- Helping Theo?

- Yeah.

Why do people always want

simple answers?

Her name is Baruti.

She was 18 months old in South Africa

when that picture was taken.

Look at those bright eyes.

When Baruti was two years old,

she developed full-blown AIDS.

She was one of my patients

and our treatment could have saved her.

But in the real world

things aren't that simple.

Children are excluded from clinical trials

because it's considered child abuse

to expose them

to experimental treatments.

The powers that be

have their agendas and...

and so instead of saving

this beautiful girl's life,

I sat by her bedside every day,

and watched...

as the light went out

of those little eyes.

And she was gone.

Just as I sat and watched

countless others die,

people I could have saved but I didn't

because the rules said I couldn't.

So...

after Baruti, I made myself a pact.

No more rules, if I could help, I would.

There's so much indifference in this world

that I can barely sleep at night,

and if I could make one

tiny difference in something,

I have to.

That's the least I can do, right?

Check.

I went to residential school,

and my Elders...

had noticed that I could speak

your language a bit,

so they sent me here.

And you know, in their day...

the Missionary run school,

so therefore religion was taught.

Probably the first thing

that they taught us...

I learned about God.

And in the beginning

was the Earth, which is a gift.

We have a responsibility

to look after what we have been given.

But far too often, the inhabitants

are taking, and not giving back.

So I was chosen by my Elders to bring

this message to the people of the South,

and their leaders.

Okay, everybody, it's time to go.

It all sounded promising...

Monica set up a meeting with people

who might support an event

for Theo to deliver his message.

Okay, good. Come on then.

Come on, guys. Here we...

All right guys, remember

this is really important, okay?

Let's just let Theo do all the talking.

Alright? Come on.

Come on in.

Are there no stairs?

- Yes, but we have to take the elevator.

- I'll take the stairs.

- Don't be silly, it's on the 62nd floor.

- I'll find it.

Great.

- Michel Victor...

- Welcome.

- This is Mr. Sweet.

- Okay.

So... where's our guy?

He's on his way,

he'll be here any minute.

He just took the stairs.

Is there a problem with the elevator?

He's doing his part

to reduce his carbon footprint.

- There you go.

- Good for him.

You do realize, Monica, that the reason

that we have been waiting here for you

is because we would like

to meet this Mr. Theo.

Yes, I completely understand,

and I truly apologize for the delay.

I was not aware that he had an issue

with that sort of mechanical conveyance.

But... he is an amazing person

and fully worth the wait, I promise you all.

Look, at the end of the day,

your individual companies have made

great contributions to the world.

But all of you sitting at this table

right now, if you joined forces,

and help us elevate Theo to a place where

he can spread his message with his voice,

- you all have a chance to save...

- I've had enough.

I'm sure Theo is a great guy,

but I have another meeting I have...

- Sit yourself down, lady!

- Excuse me?

We came a long way to talk to you guys,

and right now the little guy

is struggling up 62 flights

of stairs to talk to you.

Look, this has gotten really uncomfortable

and very unprofessional.

- I'm sorry, she shouldn't have spoken...

- No need to be sorry. Chloe is right.

You've got the money, we all know that,

but do you have the heart?

See, you've got to understand one thing,

you are not the only game in this town.

You think you're checking us out?

Every player in this city

wants a piece of us.

But the question is,

do we want a piece of you? Okay?

Now, I don't mean any offense.

And nor do I, but waiting for him

to walk up 62 flights of stairs...

Okay. Alright. Okay.

Just give me two minutes.

- Two minutes.

- Two minutes.

- Monica, can I have your computer?

- Come on, Chloe.

You see, the ice my people

depend on to survive is vanishing.

It might seem insignificant to you,

but if I don't bring you this message,

our way of life will be gone.

Here in the south,

you have not seen these changes,

but you will.

Our forefathers were wise

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