We Are Not Alone Page #2

who guards 24 hours a day.

Oh, yeah? Thanks.

What is this?

Do you collect shoes, Eddie? - No.

No, no, no...

Don't touch that.

Don't touch that.

- Sorry.

Sorry, Mrs. Imelda Marcos.

- It's all right.

What's your trip, Eddie?

Uh... My trip...

Are you an astronomer?

- No.

Astrologer? - No.

- Astronaut. - Mm.

Are you looking for the stars to

align or are you just staring at...

the next-door neighbor's tits?

- At... the stars above.

Yes...

I'm onto you, Eddie.

I understand it all.

You're a creature

from another planet.

"Eddie phone home"

You can sleep on the couch.

I usually sleep on the couch, but I

don't mind sleeping on the floor.

What's wrong with the bedroom?

It's not permitted...

Well? Are you coming?

What are you doing?

Let's get this over with.

Get over with what?

I don't even know your name,

and here you are... naked.

May. Like the month.

Pleased to meet you.

So... Good night...

May.

Good night.

If everything goes as planned,

you land on Easter Island...

On May 23rd, at 12 noon,

just as you requested.

One way, right?

Right.

Okay, so 1,315 plus 825...

that comes out...

Wow, that's a lot of fives.

Five is an excellent number in

numerology, did you know that? - Uh...

It signifies progress, adventure,

openness to life, change...

My number is nine.

Stubbornness, idealism,

and intense consideration of others.

Take me with you.

I'm just kidding.

I'm kidding.

The new Gally collection,

now in the flagship store...

My dear readers,

my fellow brothers

of mankind.

The precise date has been set.

Our ancient forefathers

warned us time and again.

They tried to prepare us.

The foreboding signs

are all around us,

but most of us choose

to ignore them.

And now the time has come."

Leave me alone!

Get away from me!

Both of you!

What the hell's wrong with you?

Get off of me!

Don't you have work to do?

- I'm on a break until 14:00.

I brought you some pizza.

I hate olives.

They're only on the very top.

I'll exchange it.

You're welcome.

Whenever you're hungry

I can bring you a pizza.

For the next few days,

you know, at least until...

But mix it up a little.

- Right.

So you don't have to do

what you were doing there.

You don't have to do

what you're doing, either.

What am I doing?

- Your stupid job.

I like my job.

Yes.

It's an important job.

I'm responsible for people's lives.

People trust me.

That's why they let me check them.

It's like they're giving me permission

to get a bit closer to them.

Really?

Has anyone ever thanked you for

risking your life for them, Eddie?

If you ask me,

no one even notices you're here.

You have to treat people like

you're at a safari.

You close your windows

and watch from a distance.

And if you can shut out the sound,

even better.

Like that.

"30 percent off all science fiction

and fantasy books now on..."

Which are you looking at?

The right one or the left one?

The right one.

Obviously.

Can I?

Thanks.

What are you doing?

It's...

for my mementos.

To remember... the world

and the people I met here

when it's all gone.

Oh...

The end of the world.

Yes.

When is it again?

In a week, no?

Six days, yes.

- Six days...

But you're part of

the end of the world, too.

Are you planning to take

the souvenirs to the grave?

I'm going... to Easter Island.

It's in the Pacific Ocean.

The end?

It isn't the end for everyone.

For most people, yes,

unfortunately.

But for some, those who get there

in time, they'll be saved...

by aliens.

We are not alone, May,

you understand?

There are other cultures,

more developed than ours,

whose purpose is to guard and

protect the human race.

It's all in the book

"The Fifth Cycle"

by Prof. Gabriel Jose Santo.

It may be the most

important book ever written.

Never heard of it.

I know, that's the problem.

A lot of people

have never heard of it.

If you want to...

you can come over later

and read it.

If you want to.

Yes, I want to.

- Then you can.

Okay.

- Okay.

You'll have to wait until

I finish my shift. - Of course.

Great. Very good.

Good.

Eddie!

Hey.

What's up, champ?

I'm a champ? You're the champ.

I'm onto you.

Dancing, gettin' it on...

Oh... right.

Who's the girl?

Just someone who...

I threw out of the mall and...

- I hope you're being careful.

How's it going?

Come here often?

Careful? In what way?

Did you give her any money?

Buy her anything?

No.

I bought her some pizza.

Has she already moved in with you?

Girls like those don't

waste any time.

It's not what you think.

Her parents are dead.

- Uh-huh.

She's all alone.

- Right. Heartbreaking.

Eddie, you're talking to a guy

who's been around, okay?

I understand you, believe me.

At first everything's great.

Give her a lollipop

and she's yours forever.

The problem starts right after that.

- What problem?

They cling.

Like sh*t to a shoe.

They're the Depriveds.

- Depriveds?

Messed-up families, drugs.

Why do you think they hang

out here all day?

I had one like that.

Don't remind me.

Let's just say she messed up

my life real good.

Really? - Police, trouble...

- Wow.

You're leaving soon,

aren't you?

Yes.

M.D.F., Eddie, M.D.F.

Motivation. Drive. Focus.

Motivation. Drive. Focus.

Motivation. Drive. Focus.

Motivation...

Motivation. Drive. Focus.

Eddie!

What?

Bring me a towel.

What?

- Bring me a towel!

You're getting my book wet.

Don't worry.

- Uh... I'm not worried.

It has nothing to do

with worrying.

Just don't get my book wet, okay?

Got it.

- Okay.

Are you comfortable here?

It's okay.

Why, am I bothering you, Eddie?

- No.

Not at all.

You know...

it doesn't bother me when you

touch my things and take showers,

and use the bedroom, even though

it's not allowed... - I see.

It's just...

I have nowhere to go, Eddie.

- I'm in the middle of something.

They're coming after me.

- Something very important, and...

Who?

The people who killed my parents.

Your parents died of cancer.

My parents were murdered.

I know who did it.

I don't believe you.

You don't believe me?

- No.

You can believe in flying saucers

and dying civilizations

and aliens who will save you

from global disasters,

but when I tell you the simple truth...

- May, I'm not in the mood!

You don't want to believe me?

I'm in the middle of something

very, very important, May.

Something I've been waiting for...

...for a long, long time.

It's something...

You don't have to go now.

You can sleep here...

Spacious storage compartment,

netted fabric divider,

rubber inner pocket,

improved combination lock,

a very high-quality suitcase.

Where did you say you were going?

- I didn't say.

To Easter Island.

- You don't say.

Where is that,

in the Caribbean?

The Pacific Ocean.

Cool. Have fun.

I'm not going there to have fun.

- No?

No.

I'm going because

I have no choice.

Sure, you need some fresh air, eh?

I'm dying to go somewhere myself.

You'll die if you don't go.

May 23rd, Easter Island.

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