Google Man Page #2

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LATER:

Adam finishes his work in the module. He sweeps up the floor and empties the trash in a nearby bin.

He looks at his watch and it reads 5:30P.M. The voice on the intercom comes on again.

VOICE ON INTERCOM

Attention Walmart associates. Merge operations has shut down for the day. Get a good clean up and we will see you tomorrow. Thank you.

Adam paces towards the exit. Many associates pay no mind to his presence and bump into him on the way out.

Adam glances at some girls leaving with male associates. He just glances at his shoes and then gets in his car.

INT. ADAM BROSIUS' HOME

Adam eats a tv dinner and sits on a sofa with the T.V. playing a movie with Burt Reynolds.

Adam cringes when he watches “Smokey and the Bandit” where Sally Field is charmed by Burt Reynolds.

Adam rises from the sofa and retreats to the basement to blow off some steam.

INT. ADAM BROSIUS’ BASEMENT. - NIGHT

The basement is dark. Only a single light bulb lights the surroundings. It is unfinished. The floor is concrete.

In the corner is a punching bag. Adam approaches it. He strikes it very skillfully with a combination of punches and kicks.

He then starts to yell as he strikes the bag, venting out his frustration. He is overcome with emotion.

He ceases his activity and leans on the bag with his head and arms. He starts to sob again.

INT. ADAM BROSIUS' HOME

Adam returns to the sofa with a towel. He wipes away the sweat before he sits back down.

Adam changes the channel and immediately sees Sean Connery playing “James Bond” in bed with an attractive woman.

Adam rolls his eyes and pushes some random buttons on the remote and it changes to a science channel.

A program of medical breakthroughs on Neurosurgery comes on.

REPORTER:

(ON TV)

Many major breakthroughs are on the cusp of the neurosurgical field. Robotic surgical assistance is now a thing of the past.

Adam just stares out and doesn’t pay attention. He spots the pamphlet from his father and a tear comes to his eye.

FLASHBACK BEGINS.

EXT. ADAM’S HIGHSCHOOL BASEBALL FIELD

Adam (now 17) is on the pitcher’s mound. He has a very serious look on his face.

The COACH, 40’s, comes to the mound to encourage him.

COACH:

I don’t want to put any more pressure on you, but there are some pro scouts here to watch you pitch.

Adam just looks at the coach and seems to be bothered by his words.

COACH:

Hey! Just relax and play your game. I have never been around a pitcher that has your talent. You just got to believe things will work out.

LATER:

Adam is in the middle of the 7th inning. The scoreboard reads 2-1. There is a runner on first base. Adam stares down the batter.

He takes the sign from the catcher. He glances briefly at the runner, then goes into his windup.

He delivers the pitch. Time slows as the ball approaches the batter...CRACK!! The ball is crushed and it strikes Adam unconscious.

INT. PIONEER VALLEY HOSPITAL

Adam is in a hospital bed with a bandage around his head. His father is sitting beside him.

Adam is awake and apparently on the road to a full recovery. He looks at his father and his father smiles at him.

ADAM:

How’s mom doin?

Adam’s father gets a sullen look on his face.

ADAM’S FATHER

She doesn’t have very long, son. Maybe a few weeks. The cancer is in its final stages.

Adam just lays silently. He is visibly upset. His father tries to comfort him.

ADAM’S FATHER

Hey! There is some good news! You should be able to continue playing baseball with no problem.

Adam doesn’t say a word. He just looks away from his father after his statement.

LATER:

The coach comes in to visit Adam. He shakes Adam’s father’s hand and proceeds to talk with Adam.

COACH:

Hey, bud! Good news. I talked to the doctors outside. They all said that you should be able to come back very soon. Maybe within a week.

Adam isn’t very enthusiastic by the coach’s statement. The coach mirrors Adam’s expression.

ADAM:

I’m sorry coach. I can’t do it anymore. What happened scared the hell out of me. I don’t want to go through something like that anymore.

COACH:

What are you saying?

ADAM:

I quit

Adam’s father shuts his eyes tightly after hearing Adam’s words.

INT. UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MEDICAL HOSPITAL

Adam and his father stand bedside his dying MOTHER,60’S. They are both teary eyed as they are counting down the final seconds of her life.

Adam’s father leans forward and kisses his wife on the cheek. She smiles, grabs his hand.

She then turns to Adam. He can barely look her in the eyes. She begins to speak very weakly.

MOTHER:

I wish you luck in baseball, Adam. You are so good. It always made me happy to see you play.

Before Adam could respond, the monitors started to sound. She starts to breathe heavily. She looks at Adam one final time.

She ceases to breathe. Her lifeless eyes are still gazing in Adam’s direction...

INT. ADAM’S HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY

Adam shuffles across the hallway. He gets close to his locker. A couple of STUDENTS heckle him.

STUDENT:

There’s the quitter!

STUDENT 2

Yeah! He’s got about as much guts as the skeleton in our biology lab.

The student’s laugh. They both wait for Adam to respond he says nothing.

INT. ADAM BROSIUS' HOME

Adam and his father are discussing Adam’s prom.

ADAM’S FATHER

So, you aren’t going to go?

ADAM:

No. There is no way any girl will go out with me. I don’t want to go anyway.

ADAM’S FATHER

I hope you don’t regret it, Adam. Sure, it’s just a stupid dance and custom. It’s also something to look back on and possibly enjoy. You need this son!

Adam just shakes his head.

ADAM:

I’m not going to do it. I don’t want to look like a fool. Everyone hates me anyway.

FLASHBACK ENDS:

Adam looks towards the ceiling and begins to speak as if it were his father listening.

ADAM:

Sorry, Dad! I guess I really didn’t turn out to be much. You must be ashamed. I never really stuck anything out...at least not anything important. I’m the absolute definition of a bonified loser.

Adam bends over and pulls out a pistol. He stares at it and his eyes turn cold.

He puts a bullet in the chamber and opens his mouth and puts the barrel of the gun inside.

Then something comes on T.V. It causes Adam to cease his actions.

REPORTER:

A new identity. Being able to empower your mind is not unthinkable. The power to learn things and know things instantaneously is now a reality. World renowned and unanimous recipient of the Neurosurgeon of the year in both America and Russia, Vincent Sexton, explains why.

VINCENT SEXTON (late 40’s)

VINCENT:

(ON TV)

I have been collaborating with the founders of Google. As we all know, we use Google to find out information on almost anything we want to know. Imagine if our own brains had the power to know something with even greater efficiency. We are testing a select group of candidates who wish to change their lives forever. My laser surgery combining robotics and neuroplasticity monitoring make it possible to implant a device to absorb the power of google while taking brain meds to smooth the transition. We closely monitor brain activity. The right candidate will be carefully picked based on the results of the myriad of tests my colleagues and I will conduct. This will be a week’s worth of testing. We will compensate all the candidates for time and travel. If you are interested in being a pioneer in the world of science then give us a call. This is a one time offer.

Adam quickly grabs a pen and writes down the information given on the T.V. He shuts his eyes...

INT. GOOGLE NEUROSCIENCE ENTERPRISIS LOS ANGLES, CALIFORNIA - DAY

Adam along with dozens of other people are in a testing facility.

They all have electrode units attached to their heads. The brain wave activity is being closely monitored by scientists.

Adam is given questions on what he would do in certain situations by a TRAINED PROFESSIONAL

TRAINED PROFESSIONAL

How many girlfriends have you had in your entire life?

ADAM:

None

TRAINED PROFESSIONAL

If you had a choice, what would your dream job be?

ADAM:

I guess an actor, musician, maybe an athlete. I really don’t know.

The scientists all watch the monitors carefully as Adam answers each question.

MONTAGE:

Adam is given a physical test. He showcases his strength. The scientists closely monitor the activity.

Adam is given an I.Q. Test. The scientists closely monitor the activity.

From his office, Vincent Sexton, is intrigued as he watches Adam from the privacy of his office. He can also see the activity from his personal computer.

INT. VINCENT SEXTON’S OFFICE - DAY

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