information storage is far beyond
anything that I'm aware of. In fact, the
crystal itself is composed of an alloy
that I've never seen before. Where did it
come from?
CECIL
A competitor. Consider the translation of
this information your first priority.
When the scan is complete, I want
detailed copies of the results for both
Mr. Ash and myself.
Klein eyes Jeremy with disdain. Then forces a smile.
KLEIN
Understood.
CECIL
Good work, Professor. There's another ten
thousand dollar bonus in it if you
complete the scan by the end of the day.
Put as many men as you need on it.
KLEIN
I'll get started right away.
Klein exits.
CECIL
Looks like you got more than you
bargained for.
JEREMY
And you as well. This could be the
beginning of a stellar partnership.
CECIL
You want it all don't you, kid? It looks
to me like you're the one holding all the
cards.
JEREMY
How do you figure? One of your men has
possession of my crystal.
CECIL
Your crystal is secure. All that's left
is for you to trust me.
JEREMY
I trust you.
The clock reads 11:45.
DISSOLVE TO:
The clock reads 4:45.
Cecil and Professor Klein are waiting.
KLEIN
Is it really necessary to wait for-
The elevator door opens. Jeremy steps out.
JEREMY
What's up?
CECIL
The professor has finished his analysis.
He forgot to print you a copy of the
report. Sit over here, you can look at
mine.
Jeremy sits down next to Cecil.
Cecil looks at Klein with disappointment.
Klein eyes Jeremy with contempt.
KLEIN
Now that we're all here. I've completed
my analysis of the mystery crystal.
Klein activates the wall screen. Letters scroll down it. They are all grouped as A-T, T-A, C-G and G-C.
CECIL
Is that what I think it is?
JEREMY
Adenine, Thymine, Guanine and Cytosine.
DNA. The crystal contains genetic
information?
KLEIN
It appears to be the genetic code for an
organism.
CECIL
What kind of organism?
KLEIN
A section of data was encoded as a
