Passengers

Good morning, James.

How are you feeling?

Wait. What?

It's perfectly normal to feel confused.

You just spent 120 years

in suspended animation.

What?

It's okay, James.

- It's Jim.

- Jim.

Just breathe. Everything is okay.

Where am I?

You're a passenger on the Starship Avalon,

the Homestead Company's

premier interstellar starliner.

We've nearly completed the voyage

from Earth to your new home.

The colony world of Homestead II.

A new world. A fresh start.

Room to grow.

Yeah.

The Avalon is on final approach.

For the next four months,

you'll enjoy space travel

at its most luxurious.

Food. Fun. Friends.

- My friends.

- That's right, Jim.

The ID band on your wrist is your key

to the wonders of the Avalon.

You're in perfect health, Jim.

Let's get you to your cabin,

where you can get some rest.

You may be experiencing

post-hibernation sickness.

Your door will illuminate for you.

Welcome to your cabin,

your home until we make landfall.

Over the next four months,

you'll prepare for your new life

on Homestead II,

meet your fellow passengers,

take skill-building classes,

and learn about colonial living.

You've been assigned to learning group 38

for passengers with engineering

and technical trade skills.

Please scan your ID

to confirm luggage delivery.

Jim.

Please scan your ID

to confirm luggage delivery.

To help you recover from hibernation,

be sure to drink plenty of fluids.

Enjoy the rest of your voyage on the Avalon,

a Homestead Company Starship.

Good morning, one and all.

It's a beautiful morning

here on the Starship Avalon.

Whatever you do, don't get homesick,

get Homestead.

Let's start things off

with one of my favorites back on Earth.

No.

That's stupid.

Just own it. Own it, Jim.

You got a cool jacket.

Hello, passengers.

Will you all please take a seat.

Welcome, learning group 38.

Your introduction to colonial life.

Earth is a prosperous planet,

the cradle of civilization.

But for many, it's also overpopulated,

overpriced, overrated.

I'm sorry, I think I may be in the wrong...

Hold all questions till the end, please.

Sorry.

The colonies offer an alternative,

a better way of life.

Where are all the other...

And there's no colony

more beautiful than Homestead II,

the jewel of the occupied world.

I'm sorry.

Where is everybody?

We are all on the Starship Avalon.

But I'm the only one here.

There are 5,000 passengers

and 258 crew members.

So why am I alone?

We're all in this together.

Hello?

Anybody here?

Hello?

Please buckle up and secure any loose items.

This elevator will experience

a momentary lapse in gravity.

Grand concourse.

Hello.

Welcome to the grand concourse

aboard the Avalon.

Can I help you?

I need to talk to a person.

A real live person, please?

What sort of person?

Personal trainer? Travel planner?

- Therapist?

- I don't know.

Somebody in charge.

The ship's steward handles

passenger affairs.

It's on level three of the grand concourse.

- Thank you.

- Happy to help.

Not good.

- Hello.

- Who's flying the ship?

The flight crew, the captain, the pilot,

the chief navigator...

Captain. I want to speak to the captain.

The captain rarely handles

passenger queries...

It's an emergency! Please.

The captain is usually found on the bridge,

in the command ring.

Bridge access requires

special authorization.

Bridge access requires

special authorization.

You got to be kidding me.

Welcome to the observatory.

What can I show you?

We're supposed to land soon.

I'm the only one awake.

I don't understand. What can I show you?

Show me Homestead II.

Homestead II is the fourth planet

in the Bhakti System.

Right. And where are we?

We're in transit from Earth to Homestead II.

We will arrive in approximately 90 years.

What?

We arrive at Homestead II

in 90 years, three weeks and one day.

No. Wait.

How long ago did we leave Earth?

Approximately 30 years ago.

I woke up too soon.

Hello.

How do I send a message to Earth?

Interstellar messages

are sent by laser array.

This is an expensive service.

- Bite me.

- Happy to help.

Planet and connection?

Earth. The Homestead Company.

There are 30,826 contacts

listed under Homestead Company.

I'm emigrating to Homestead II

and I have an emergency.

I have a customer help line.

Sounds about right.

Begin message.

Hi. I'm Jim Preston.

I'm a passenger on the Avalon.

I...

I think something went wrong

with my hibernation pod.

I woke up too soon.

And I mean, way too soon.

Nobody else is awake, and...

I don't know how to get back to sleep.

And the thing is, there's 90 years to go.

At this rate, I'm...

I'm sorry, I'm trying to fix this.

Maybe I missed something.

I could use a hand.

That's all.

Thank you.

Message sent.

Outstanding.

Message will arrive in 19 years.

Wait, what?

Earliest reply in 55 years.

Fifty-five years?

We apologize for the delay.

That will be $6,012.

- Afternoon.

- Man!

Is it good to see another face!

Thought I was the only one awake.

Who wants to sleep

on a beautiful day like this?

No, I mean we're in trouble.

We're not supposed to be here.

Well, I won't tell if you don't.

Our little secret.

What can I get for you?

What?

You look like a whiskey man.

Okay.

You're a robot.

Android. Technically.

Arthur's the name.

- Jim.

- Pleased to meet you, Jim.

How much do you know about this ship?

I don't know.

I know some things.

What do I do

if my hibernation pod malfunctions?

Hibernation pods are fail-safe.

They never malfunction.

Well, I woke up early.

Can't happen.

How long until we get to Homestead II?

About 90 years or so.

And when are all the passengers

supposed to wake up?

Not till the last four months.

How is it that I'm sitting here with you

with 90 years to go?

It's not possible for you to be here.

Well, I am.

Good morning.

It's a beautiful day here on the Avalon.

So wake up, sunshine.

It's time to relax and enjoy your stay.

Please make a selection.

Sorry. The Mocha Cappuccino Extreme

is reserved for gold-class passengers.

Sorry. The Mocha Cappuccino Extreme

is reserved for...

I want the Mocha Cappuccino Extreme.

Bill my room, please.

Food can be purchased in the ship's...

Sorry. The French Roast...

Sorry. The Pumpkin Spice...

Sorry. Vanilla Chai...

Sorry. Sorry.

Sorry.

Large coffee.

- Cream...

- Please enjoy your coffee.

Really?

Crew pod room access

requires special authorization.

Grand...

Going...

Please make... Level...

Grand concourse.

I'm screwed, Arthur.

Completely and ridiculously screwed.

Come on, now.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

Guess I am gonna die of old

age on this ship.

We all die.

Even androids end up on the scrap heap.

I'm your only customer.

Why are you always polishing a glass?

Trick of the trade.

Makes people nervous

when a bartender just stands there.

So lay some bartender wisdom on me.

I'm lost in space here.

You're not where you want to be.

You feel like you're supposed

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