The Humanity Bureau Page #2

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Why the sudden interest in Kross?

He's up for a promotion.

Standard procedure.

Standard procedure.

Uh, since when, sir?

Send me his report

as soon as he's filed it.

And he's not to know

he's being investigated.

Yes, sir.

I can't remember the last time

we used the good silverware.

Lucas, I will glue your

mouth shut. I swear.

Please speak

when you're spoken to.

What'd you eat

for lunch today, Lucas?

We didn't eat lunch.

Just breakfast.

No one goes hungry

in this house.

You asked for this review.

I have to know

you can feed your son.

Well, I do my best.

My mom's pretty,

don't you think?

Lucas!

She's never been married.

Mr. Kross already knows that.

He knows everything about us.

Isn't that right, Mr. Kross?

Do you know how old I am?

You're eleven.

What is my middle name?

You don't have one.

Correct.

You're done.

How'd I do?

Why...

Why do you want to stay here?

Nothing grows.

There's no hope.

I think you just have

to look a little closer.

This is where

my son and I belong.

We're happy here.

The Bureau rarely makes mistakes.

And I have little say

in these matters.

According to subsection 16

of the Humanity Act,

you and your son

are to be transferred to the

resettlement colony of New Eden.

You have 12 hours to pack your

belongings and be ready to leave.

Essentials only. Toiletries.

A change of clothing.

That kind of thing.

This pamphlet...

This pamphlet explains everything.

He has a recital

tomorrow afternoon.

And he's been

practicing for months.

So, what am I

supposed to tell him?

Tell him

it's for the best.

Oh, my God!

He's all I have.

You used all our clean water.

It's okay.

You need to promise me that you

will never scare me like that again.

I promise.

You're a lucky boy, Lucas.

Such a lucky boy.

Crazy.

Agent Noah Kross.

Access case file 56672996.

Implement under my authority

the following instructions:

Delay the deportation

by Rachel and Lucas Weller.

Take no further action

without my consent.

No notes at this time.

Lock file.

Report to follow.

How'd you get in here?

Key was under the mat.

I don't have a mat.

What's goin' on, Noah?

You're up for a promotion.

Now, why would you delay

a deportation order, huh?

What's so special

about this file?

The boy sings.

He has a recital.

He's been practicing for weeks.

A what?

A recital.

You getting soft?

It's a good memory

for a boy to have.

No matter what

happens to him next.

Just let him keep it.

Noah, you can't help these people.

Deportation orders are final.

You know that.

And their fate is sealed.

You had a heart once, Adam.

They've got 24 hours.

And you need

to get your lock fixed.

Going up?

I had to be sure

we weren't being followed.

We only have a few minutes.

Why should I trust you?

We both have a lot to lose

if this is a trap.

What is it you know,

Mr. Ravetch?

'Never surrender'?

What does that mean?

What is 'the truth'?

My brother and his wife

were deported to New Eden

three years ago.

I haven't heard from them since.

- I can't help you.

- No.

But you can help others.

This will answer

all of your questions.

And I am not in this alone.

We could use your help.

You know where to find me.

What am I lookin' at?

New Eden.

What have we done?

Amazing Grace

How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch

Like me

I once was lost

But now am found

Was blind

But now I see

I pledge allegiance to the Flag

of the United States of America,

and to the Republic

for which it stands,

one Nation under God, indivisible,

with liberty, and justice for all.

Stay close, please.

What are you doing here?

Thought you could use a ride.

To where?

Hey, you were good!

I mean, you were really good.

- You think so?

- Absolutely!

Wouldn't you say so?

Rachel?

I don't like to brag,

but yeah, you were very good.

Come on.

You can buy a house around here

for what this coffee costs.

It was a gift.

Coffee is hard to find

even in the city.

I was saving it for a...

a very special occasion.

- Would you like a cup?

- Yes, please.

Um...

I really appreciate

what you did for me and Lucas.

I have a confession.

Are you certain I should hear it?

Well, I tried to bribe you

with a glass of lemonade.

And his shoes were borrowed.

And I have no idea

how to make coffee.

Let me show you.

Do you have a coffee pot?

It makes the process

a little easier.

You aren't what I expected.

You know, the flowers on that dress

are Mexican asters.

They don't grow anymore.

No, that's nonsense,

they must grow somewhere.

No, they don't.

You can't stay here.

They won't let you.

They'll come for you.

They always do.

And I won't be able

to stop them.

I must have a coffee pot

around here somewhere.

We have to leave,

the three of us. Now!

Pack your bag. We're leaving.

Take only what you can carry.

- What about my books?

- Take one.

Put the gun down or

I'll shoot her in the head, Noah.

And you know I will.

And the sidearm.

- Call the boy.

- He's not here.

I said call the boy.

You don't have to do this, Adam.

Hey, mister!

Ah, f***!

Fuel tank puncture.

Fuel tank puncture.

Switch to reserve.

Reserve tank empty.

Transfer remaining fuel

from primary to reserve.

Pinpoint location using GPS.

Satellite unavailable.

Present location unknown.

Good. The link's down.

They can't track us for a while.

Way to go, Porter.

You're late.

I'm sorry, sir.

I'm sorry. Um...

The key is in the cookie jar.

Are you deaf, Porter?

It's the bear with a hat on it.

Got it.

Access denied.

Access denied.

Not good.

There's a tool kit

behind the seat. Get it.

- Keep your eyes open.

- For what?

Anything that moves.

Noah, there's a big,

sweaty guy with a crutch.

What's he doin'?

Nothing.

Just watching.

If he moves, shoot him.

Unauthorized removal of GPS.

Disarm voice response.

This is crazy.

What are we doing?

Just go inside. See if you can

find some food and water.

I don't like this.

We haven't go much time.

I don't either.

I need some gasoline.

And I need it now.

It's best you remain

calm until help arrives.

Unless you have another crutch

hidden around here somewhere,

I suggest you help us.

Gasoline.

I was saving this

for a rainy day.

But I feel a storm

coming on.

How did a man like you

end up in this situation?

I had a little help.

Noah, there's a dust cloud

in the horizon.

Someone's coming.

You won't get far.

No one ever does.

Help me with these gas cans.

Mister, are you a good

family man?

I'm trying to be.

You'll need a good

head start.

Amazing Grace

How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch

Like me

Come on!

Would you have hurt that man?

He had gasoline.

We needed it.

I did what I had to do.

Would you have killed him?

He thought so.

Son of a.

We have a Humanity

Bureau agent on the run

with woman and child

we know nothing about.

Why would a rising star in the

Bureau throw away his career?

What does he get in return?

Well, it's possible that

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