The Space Children Page #3

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There was nothing

that could be done.

He must have died instantly

in his chair.

I warned him if he kept on

living in this way...

I know, Doctor,

thanks a lot.

Good night.

Dave.

Good morning.

Hi, folks.

It's grown,

hasn't it?

We've had a night

to think about it.

What are we to do?

Don't let anyone in, Mother.

Don't let anyone in.

Yes, Frieda.

Oh, there you are.

The way kids drink milk,

I'm all out of it.

Do you have any?

I'm sorry, Frieda, the boys

just drank the last drop.

Is something

the matter?

I'm not feeling

very well.

That's why

I didn't invite you in.

I'm afraid I wouldn't be

very good company.

Oh, of course, dear.

Did you hear about Joe Gamble?

Yes.

Amazing. To be sitting

in a chair reading

And to go like that.

He was still so young.

I wish I could say

I was heartbroken, but I'm not.

He treated Peg

and the boy miserably.

Well, thanks, anyway.

All right, listen, I want

answers, do you understand?

I must have answers.

Don't be worried,

Mother, please.

What is this thing

that's come into our lives?

Will you answer me?

Why did it come here?

What does it

intend to do?

What have you kids

got to do with it?

We have to keep it safe

and warm until tonight.

We've got to do what it

wants us to do until tonight.

Why tonight?

Do you hear your father?

Why tonight?

Look, I'm trying

to be patient.

I'm trying to understand,

but I'm scared.

Do you understand?

Your mother's scared.

Don't be scared, Mother.

How does it tell you,

and why?

I don't think

you'd understand.

Hello?

Please, don't be upset.

We have to hide it.

- Come on.

- Oh, yes, major.

I was just on my way

to the laboratory.

What? Yes, sir.

Yes, I see. Right away.

That was the major

alerting me.

They're launching

the Thunderer.

And do you know when?

Tonight.

Tonight?

Then what

the children meant...?

Yeah.

Where are they?

They just left.

Brewster. Hey, Brewster.

Do want a lift down to the lab?

Did you see the kids?

Yeah, I thought

that being your first day,

I'd drive you down

to the lab,

Show you around, introduce you...

Where'd the kids go?

They went over the embankment.

Hey, what's the matter?

Bud! Ken!

Bud! Ken! Wait!

I just heard about the launching

Of the Thunderer tonight.

You knew before

I did, didn't you?

Yes.

Yes.

What time?

Yes, I understand.

Thank you very much.

That was the depot.

Propellant for the sixth stage

is on its way.

Truck should be here

this afternoon.

Good. Tonight,

we push this button.

The most powerful

sky horse of all

Joins the celestial

merry-go-round.

Let's hope we get that brass

ring, Dr. Wahrman.

Hmm. There's a very interesting

report,

Came in from the engineering

department.

I'd like you to go over it

with me.

It correlates all the figures

I had...

Colonel. One of the technicians

wants to see you.

A fellow named Dave Brewster.

What about him?

He's waiting outside.

He insists on talking to you.

Not now, major,

the press is on its way.

Brewster says it's urgent.

A matter for security.

He seems pretty upset.

All right, I'll see him.

Now, who's Brewster?

Sent him down

from San Francisco.

Oh. Oh, about this report.

Look at these figures here.

See column 7?

Hello, Brewster.

What's on your mind?

You can talk freely in

front of Dr. Wahrman.

Oh, yes. Yes, go on.

I'm not sure you'll believe

what I tell you.

Try us.

It's about tonight

and the Thunderer.

The launching?

Yes, Dr. Wahrman.

- Tonight...

- Colonel.

You know, Wicks from the news,

and Lloyd of the Sentinel.

Of course. Hello, Dan.

Colonel.

Richard.

Colonel.

Good morning, doctor.

About tonight, sir.

Uh, what's the story?

Fire away.

The doctor and I will try

to answer your questions.

Will the new type of warhead be

inside the satellite

When it's launched?

Yes.

You see without such

a specialized kind of warhead,

We'd be merely launching

one more satellite in space.

There are already a dozen,

as you know.

How high will the orbit be?

Approximately 1000 miles.

Can you tell us

how many stages

The rocket will have?

Yeah. Six.

As it nears the orbit,

The last stage will be

the dropping of the nose cone.

Dr. Wahrman, do you believe that

another country

Has already launched a satellite

containing a warhead?

Well, we don't know.

You see, in this race,

We may be only a few hours ahead

of another country.

What if the test is a dud?

Heh, we're not planning on it.

What if any enemy launches

its own satellite

With a warhead

and it isn't a test?

Well, let us hope no country

in the world

Would be paranoid enough

to do what you suggest.

There are constant rumors.

Not a newspaper

in the country this week

That hasn't had

dozens of telephone calls.

After all, you can understand,

Colonel.

Years and years

of cold war nerves.

Of course I understand.

But isn't it your job,

gentlemen,

To quiet rumors of that kind?

It isn't easy.

Not when every hour

is a zero hour.

Let us hope

that the Thunderer

Will be launched in time

to discourage anyone

From attacking our country

or our allies.

That's all gentlemen,

I have a busy schedule.

Thanks, colonel.

Dan.

Good day, gentlemen.

Thank you, sir.

I'm sorry, Brewster.

Now, what was it?

Oh, yeah.

Something about the Thunderer.

Yes, sir. I'm glad you're here,

Dr. Wahrman.

What I'm about to say...

It needs explanation

from someone

With a greater scientific mind

than mine.

Well, go on, Brewster.

What is it?

I believe the Thunderer

Will never

get off the ground.

What?

That's a wild statement to make.

Unless you know something

we don't know.

Have you proof of sabotage?

Whatever either of you

is thinking, you're wrong.

It's beyond understanding.

Last night, my two children,

small boys...

Last night,

down on the beach,

They found something w...

How the devil

did you get in here?

Top security for everyone

but children, eh?

Hello, Dad.

So that's your boy?

So there you are.

Sorry, colonel,

I don't know how he got past us.

Neither do I. Take him out.

Goodbye, Dad.

Your boy will be outside.

You can take him home

in a minute.

Now, what were you saying?

That... That...

What's the matter,

Brewster?

You'll be all right,

Mr. Brewster.

We'll get you to bed

right away.

Here, sit right down here.

No.

I can't.

I've got...

I've got to get to the cave.

The cave? What cave?

The children.

You'd better sit down.

No.

Dave.

Darling.

How is he?

He'll be all right.

All he needs is some rest.

We'll take good care of him.

Would you mind waiting outside

for a moment, please?

All right, doctor.

Come on, children.

What's the matter?

There's something wrong

With the steering wheel.

Stop it.

I can't stop it.

There's no brakes!

Get the brake on her...

They're gone!

The steering wheel's gone!

Stop!

We're going off the road!

Watch out!

No control at all!

What happened?

Beats me.

Heh, almost ran into the ocean,

didn't you?

Now, where's

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