We interrupt your
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for a breaking news report.
..
A deadly pandemic flu
outbreak has struck the nation
and the world is
in a state of panic.
Reports say that its
origins come from China.
The virus is spreading rapidly
and experts are warning that this could be
the worst outbreak in history.
Hospitals are overwhelmed
and people are being advised to stay home
and avoid all unnecessary
contact with others.
In a desperate
attempt to contain the virus,
the government has
declared a state of emergency
and has ordered a nationwide quarantine.
As the death toll rises,
scientists are working
tirelessly to find a cure.
The streets are empty
and the once bustling cities-
People are
afraid to leave their homes.
Governments are implementing
emergency measures
to contain the outbreak,
asking citizens to self-quarantine.
Day by day the situation
becomes more and more dire.
The virus shows no signs of slowing down
and the world is on the brink of collapse.
Will humanity be able to survive
- this deadly pandemic?
- People are stepping up
to help in any way they can.
Doctors and nurses are
working around the clock
to treat the sick while
volunteers are delivering-
The world is in
the grip of a deadly pandemic-
Hospitals are overflowing
- and running out of things.
- Everyone is advised
to stay home and avoid unnecessary-
Medical staff here
are working around the clock-
The latest figures show
a staggering number of fatalities.
Warning that the worst is yet to come.
The dead are
being buried in mass graves-
The pandemic
has caused unimaginable loss
and suffering, but we must
remain vigilant and continue
- to take precautions.
- Center for Disease Control
and Prevention has reported
over one million deaths so far.
CDC is urging
everyone to get vaccinated.
Meanwhile, there
may be hope on the horizon.
Scientists
announced a breakthrough
in the fight against the virus
with a newly-developed vaccine.
In a stunning development,
a pharmaceutical company has announced-
New vaccine
could potentially cure the virus-
Potentially
cure the deadly strain
of the virus. - Bringing an end
to this pandemic.
The
government is working closely
with the FDA to fast-track
the approval process
and hope to have the vaccine available
for widespread...
Following this story closely
as it develops... This vaccine targets
a specific protein on
the surface of the virus.
Government agencies ensure
that the vaccine will be
accessible to everyone-
As in early
trials, scientists are hopeful-
Start
administering it to the elderly
and at-risk patients first
and eventually open up distribution.
While many people
are eager to get vaccinated,
there are also concerns about the safety
and effectiveness of the vaccine.
We spoke with several
people who are hesitant
to get the vaccine... The
pharmaceutical company
has developed a groundbreaking new pill
that will cure the deadly virus-
The pill, which scientists
are calling RV 2-19, targets the virus
at the molecular level.
Doctors believe that it
could be a game changer
in the treatment... Today,
the CDC announced
the new pill, RV 2-19,
is set to be released
in the coming weeks once fully approved.
What does this pill, RV 2-19,
mean for the future of the pandemic?
This is truly history... Could we finally
- be seeing an end in sight?
- Regarding the pill
that could be the key to curing
the deadly pandemic virus-
Government
officials say the pill RV 2-19
is a step in the right
direction and believe
that it could be a real
turning point in the fight-
We don't
know what the future holds,
but we have to remain hopeful
that with the new pill, RV 2-19,
we will see this through.
Dr. Palagee to the ER.
Dr. Palagee to the ER.
Hahn to the ICU.
Paging nursing cart to the ICU.
Sable.
Sable.
And where are you from, dear?
That's wonderful.
What's wrong?
I feel like sh*t.
Come with me.
103. No surprise there.
Zack? Zack?
Dr. Richardson!
I'm up. I'm up.
I'm admitting you.
How's he doing?
His temperature is above
104, his heart is racing
and his blood pressure
just will not go down.
That's tachycardia.
Let's put him on a beta blocker,
see if we can slow his heart down.
Tinman.
Tinman.
Raymond?
Judy.
Tinman.
Boris.
Comrades!
Boris!
We meet again.
Sooner than expected.
Yes.
What is so funny?
You!
Are you sure you're a genius?
What's that?
I said I am Chinese.
You don't look Chinese.
My mother is Chinese.
I was born to her in China
and have lived here all my life.
You must be a mutt!
Do I look like a dog to you?
All right, enough!
You drinking wine tonight?
What you got going on?
Well, I'm meeting my lady friend tonight.
What you expect, bro?
You got something serious going on, huh?
Yes, I do. Yes, I do.
Feels so good not to
be wearing no mask, huh?
I agree.
All it takes is one vaccine
and we back in business.
Okay, if you say so.
You ladies having a good time?
Qui.
If you need anything, I'm here.
Y'all ladies have a good night.
Merci.
You'll be saved
Come on, Doctor, you know I know
that this virus is man-made.
Seriously, conspiracy theory, Bill?
You a doctor.
You know that this virus is not natural.
Look, bro, I'm a
surgeon, not a scientist.
The government's trying
to control world population
through this virus.
Am I lying?
If you say
so, Bill, if you say so.
Tonight
Hey.
Hey!
Is this mine?
I figured you would need one.
Yeah. Cheers.
Wow, it's like that?
Yeah, it's like that.
Okay.
Uh, how was your day today in the OR?
It felt like I was in there all day.
I didn't see daylight just
before coming up in here.
But I do see you're still in your pajamas.
I had to get out of there.
Tales of a first-year surgical resident.
Pajamas?
I am pretty sure you
wouldn't mind taking them
off of me tonight.
She has no pulse.
Call 911.
Les! Bad idea.
I have to gamble at this time.
Do you speak English? - Yes.
What's her name? - Uh, Meirelle,
Meirelle Bouchard.
What was she drinking?
Wine.
Did she take anything?
Is she on any medications? - No.
No! No.
What is your name?
Simone. - Simone. I'm Zack.
This is Leslie. We're doctors.
Tell me about your friend.
Uh, her, her name is Meirelle.
Is she going to be all right?
I don't know. She's dying here.
We need your help.
Simone! Focus.
Where is she from?
Um, she, she lives in Paris.
Did she fly in from there?
No. No, she, uh, she
arrived today from India.
Did she complain of being sick?
She said she was not
feeling well last week,
but she got better.
Did she take anything? On any medication?
She was with me all day.
Is there a CPR unit here?
Come on. I'm on the other
Come on! Side
Come on!
You okay?
No.
We couldn't save her.
What did we do wrong?
We didn't do anything wrong.
She went down. She was an unknown.
This happens sometimes
in emergency medicine.
But she died.
Yes. We lost this one.
Paging
Dr. Tutor to ambulatory surgery.
A notorious DOC in the ambulatory surgery.
Hey. - Hey!
I need you to see this.
Who sent this? - Dr. Morris in Boston.
What made him send this?
I called him when I remembered this case.
This was a couple weeks ago.
Now take a look at this.
What is this?
This is our cardiac
arrest from the restaurant.
They both had the viral antidote
and died of cardiac arrest?
Yep.
We have to take
precaution. I'll contact CDC.
What's wrong?
I don't feel well.
You're hot.
Nice compliment.
Come with me, wise a*s.
Shouldn't there be a female
in here while you examine me?
Take a deep breath.
Again.
What is it?
Your temp is 103.
You're wheezing and your heart is racing.
Let's do an EKG.
No. I'm not doing that.
It's not that serious. It's not.
I'm just gonna go home and get some rest.
All right, go home.
I came here with you.
I'll Uber home.
First, I'm giving you a shot of penicillin.
You're being ridiculous.
What are you doing?
Turn around and drop your pants.
You can't be serious.
Usually you do this for me.
sh*t! I do prefer it when
you pull down my pants.
I bet you do.
Now go home.
Call me when you make it home.
Okay. Love you.
Dr. Kakargo to triage.
Dr. Kakargo to triage.
Oh, I was, uh, just about to call you.
What happened?
It's, uh, the cardiac
arrest from the restaurant.
Dr. Mathers did the autopsy.
Yes, what do we have?
Well, there is significant narrowing
in both main coronary arteries.
She had coronary artery disease?
A 25-year-old with no other pathology
found during the autopsy?
I don't buy it.
Earlier you showed me a report
that she had the viral antigen.
Yes.
And the Boston case from Morris?
Is cardiac arrest due to
coronary artery disease.
Weird chance.
Not in an 18-year-old male athlete.
I don't recall seeing any support saying
that the, um, virus caused cardiac failure.
No, there isn't any.
And I've looked under every
rock and I've found nothing.
Maybe it's not the virus.
No, it has to be. This is no coincidence.
What are you looking for?
I wanna see something.
I want to see if there
are more cases like these.
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to Family News Network.
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Hi. - Wow,
you're obviously feeling better.
I do, my doctor gave me a shot
and after a couple days I feel much better.
Good.
I have a taste for that ribs joint.
You want me to call for delivery?
Okay.
The usual? - Sure.
Tinman?
Les!
Les!
Wake up, Les!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Come on, wake up!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Come on, wake up! Wake up, Les!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Come on!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Wake up!
Wake up!
Tinman.
Ciao. What did I, uh, come into?
All that I said was Ms.
Li don't look Chinese.
Boris! All right!
Tinman.
Good morning, everyone.
Ms. Watson, does Ms. Li
look Chinese to you?
Are we talking about this again, Boris?
I was just asking.
Stop asking. Are we all here?
No. Carol hasn't logged in yet.
You Chinese always in a rush.
You haven't greeted the latest guests.
Gisella, Mario.
Now, that's done.
It was just a question.
And we must consider the time in India.
Well, Judy is in China.
Yes, I am.
Why you still here?
I'm your boy, man. Where else would I be?
You know, everyone is gone.
Look, no one wants to do it.
Listen man, we've been
through residency together,
and medical school.
Okay, I went up the ladder faster than you,
and I'm your chief of
staff, but I'm still your boy.
You gonna be all right?
Listen, um, I want you
to do something for me.
I want you to take some time off.
I'll cover everything.
I'll hold down the fort.
All right?
You gonna be be all right?
Listen, man, she would've made
one hell of a surgeon.
Take a deep breath.
Again.
Shouldn't there be a female
in here while you examine me?
I came here with you.
What is it?
Your temp is 103.
You're wheezing and your heart is racing.
Let's do and EKG.
No. I'm gonna go home and get some rest.
Go home.
Do we have 5% Novocaine in?
Yep, it's
right on the field now.
All right, good. Good.
Hey, Doc, thanks a lot
for letting me get on this case with you.
Oh, my pleasure.
So when's
Dr. Richardson coming back?
I wanted to
give him some time off,
but he should be back soon.
All right, beautiful. Okay.
Try again. Great, thank you.
All righty. Thank you.
Have a moment?
What are you doing here?
Working.
No, you're not.
Go home.
I have a few things I need to do.
Go home.
Clean
up in commissary one.
Harry to the first floor commissary.
Hey, how you holding up?
I know why you're here.
I'm working on the paperwork now.
Death was caused by cardiac event.
I don't get it.
She jogged. She worked out.
sh*t, she was in better shape than me.
Her left anterior
descending coronary artery
and right coronary artery
was drastically narrow.
Narrow? Narrow with plaque?
No, just very small
compared to what it could be.
It could be iatrogenic.
Let me finish up the paperwork
and I'll get you the final report.
I'll appreciate that.
Tinman.
Hello, everyone.
Are you in India?
I'm in New York. Flew in last night.
We are early for this meeting.
Yes, we are.
There are actions
happening around the world
that we need to address.
Yes.
Why do you find this funny?
You know why.
I said this would happen,
but you did not believe me.
What has happened?
The CDC was contacted
regarding a viral-induced
cardiac infarction.
What does this have to do with us?
RV 2-19.
The pill?
This cardiac infarction was identical
to more than 20 others worldwide.
The virus was found in the host.
What? You people are
suddenly growing hearts.
Correct me if I'm wrong,
the codename is Tinman
because of the stupid movie about a wizard
and a Tinman with no hearts.
Brilliant idea. Are we
suddenly growing hearts?
Boris is right.
Yes, I'm right. Tell
me, what is our purpose?
We were brought together
to control world population.
We are a think tank,
founded on preventing the
world from overpopulating.
We're frontline, here to stop wars,
and maintain a stable economy worldwide.
That is true. So let's
get down to business.
From the top.
Judy, would you say the virus is a success?
Why are you asking me?
Because it was developed in your country.
Research and development
is your position here, Judy.
I am aware of my position here.
Your as*h*le president found it fit
to keep talking about it.
Yes, I'm aware.
We are supposed to be a secret.
Areas of our own government
aren't supposed to know we exist.
You people can thank
me for shutting his mouth.
And Watson, your prime minister's fate
is coming close to that
of the American president.
All right, enough of
these f*cking threats.
How has the virus helped
lower the world's population?
Let's see.
In 2019, the world
population was 7.7 billion.
And then in 2020, the population increased
to 7.8 billion.
The virus caused 1.82 million
deaths during that time span.
So it did f*cking nothing.
Can this virus equate to the strength
that our predecessors
produced in the '80s with HIV?
That's a good question.
You have to take into account
that RV 2-19 was not
released until the end of 2020.
The cure-all pill?
Exactly.
Bring us up to speed on the RV 2-19 pill.
Judy?
The purpose of the virus
was to be the first wave of elimination
for elderly and immune-compromised.
RV 2-19 was developed to establish
yet plant a seed in the host heart
for future cardiac failures.
That's what is happening now?
Yes, sooner than expected.
The pill was tested to
be activated in five years
in the presence of a virus.
It seems like the half life is shorter,
or another virus is occurring.
Very possible.
But the world population is up.
We barely make a f*cking scratch.
RV 2-19 will make a big scratch.
Of the 1.3 million deaths,
most were in the US.
A good number was for political reasons.
Political reasons. Now why you say that?
The US has two political parties
battling for what is most
important, health or money.
Ah, Americans like
Chinese, f*cking stupid.
Statistics show in China, then India,
followed by the United States,
present the highest population.
Countries in the warmer climates
also have the higher population.
I'm surprised the population is up.
These people are f*cking.
They don't know how to do anything else.
Make them sterile. Right, Miss China?
Why do you keep focusing on me?
Your people do not know
how to stop f*cking.
Enough!
We're all over the place. Shall we?
Let's start with RV 2-19.
Judy, please continue.
RV 2-19 was manufactured in India
to relieve the virus
symptoms, not to cure it.
When we realized the mortality
resulting from the side effects,
we knew we had the perfect pill.
India?
No, I'm, I'm under the impression
that this was designed in China.
Initially it was.
Because of your president's
accusation about the virus,
we found it necessary to
change the location of the pill.
Is the pill's side effects long-acting?
Yes, the pill resolves
the flu-like symptoms
of the virus within 24 hours.
Over a period of five years,
the patient develops heart disease.
Is it free to say RV
2-19's mortality rate
is give or take five years?
Yes. - What is being done
about the early RV 2-19 fallout?
I have forwarded a brief to the assets.
The assets have been contacted?
They're already on
the job. I don't take chances.
Mark, what's wrong?
I can't find it.
Can't find what?
The pathology report on
the resident Dr. Leslie Palmer.
Well, let me see. I
remember entering it.
Hm! It's not here.
Where is it?
I don't know. There's an empty file here.
Looks like it's been erased.
What? Erased?
We were here, we erased nothing.
Okay, we'll have to call IT.
You know, I did find something.
What's that?
There's been a
dramatic rise in the number
of sudden cardiac deaths
in the past couple of months.
Really? We can add the
young doctor's name to that list.
So true.
IT Department.
This is Alison Springer.
May I have your name and extension please?
Yes. James Ailey, extension 3989.
Good evening, Dr. Ailey.
You're in the Pathology Department?
Yes, I am.
If we get disconnected,
can I reach you back at this number?
Sure.
Okay, great. How
can I help you, Dr. Ailey?
I'm looking for a patient file
that appears to be missing.
What is the patient's name
or medical record number?
Leslie Palmer.
Date of birth?
Date of birth 12/12/90.
That's all the documentation
I have on my patient for now,
uh, except for some information
that was logged into the
computer that was attached
to this phone line earlier today.
Okay, that
helps. Give me a moment.
Sure.
Dr. Ailey? - Yes.
Thank you for waiting.
This is gonna sound a little odd,
but there is no data on a Leslie Palmer
with that date of birth logged in today.
Matter of fact, there is no
data on a Leslie Palmer at all.
That doesn't make sense.
She was a surgical
resident here at the hospital.
I ran a postmortem on
her earlier this morning.
I have her status
as a first-year resident,
but there's no documentation or any testing
or pathology reports on her.
Give me a moment please.
What is it? What's wrong?
IT says the
young doctor doesn't exist.
What?
Mm, I did a
scan on your desktop.
It appears files were erased
earlier today at 3:13 PM.
Erased, what? We were
here, we erased nothing.
I don't know what was erased,
but it is data that is
going back three days.
It seems your computer was
hacked and data was removed.
Can the data be retrieved?
Mm, I'll have to put in a ticket
to investigate how this really happened.
Whoever did this really knows their stuff.
Anyway, keep me in the loop.
Yes, Doctor.
Someone hacked our files.
Why? How?
I don't know, but it appears
to be a number of days missing.
Well, they're right.
It looks like three days are missing
and there is nothing here on Leslie Palmer.
And the cardiac
arrest from the restaurant?
That has also been erased.
Look, it's been a long day.
I need sleep. We can pick this up tomorrow.
Need a lift?
Sure. I'll get my bag.
Gimme me a moment, I
promised Dr. Richardson
I'd keep him in the loop.
Breaking news tonight.
The CDC has launched an investigation
into the increasing number of heart attacks
that are occurring under
what doctors are calling
unusual and perplexing circumstances.
The victims range in age,
gender, and background,
but they all share one thing in common,
sudden and unexplained cardiac event
with an almost 100% morbidity rate.
We'll have more on
this story as it develops.
Hi, Zack.
Scoop, are you still
performing virus tests?
No, they stopped after
everyone took the vaccine. Why?
Do you still have access to test kits?
Sure, I can get my hands on some.
What's on your mind?
I truly think the virus is back.
What? How do you know?
A positive
pathology report came back
on an unknown Leslie
was trying to resuscitate.
And Leslie's?
So why are you asking for a test?
I was with her when she
tried to resuscitate the unknown.
I'm confused. You can
easily go in and get a test done.
Why the secret?
I have my reasons.
Are you saying this is a cover up?
I'll get the kits.
Zack, wear a mask.
Dr. Snill,
please dial 867-5309.
Dr. Eve Snill, dial 867-5309.
Hi.
Hi. How may I help you?
Hi, I am Scoop from Virology.
I've been trying to retrieve
some pathology reports
with no success.
You call IT? - Yes,
but they said the report wasn't
entered for September 4th.
Hm, lemme see if I
can help you with that.
I appreciate that. - Sure.
Mr. Lee, please dial 2112.
Eddie Lee, dial 2112.
Hm, that's strange.
What?
What were the dates
you were looking for again?
Uh, September 4th.
That's just it.
September 4th and the two days before,
there's no entries at all.
I'm lost.
Kellis always put the entries in,
even when she was home
sick, she was a stickler for it.
Is Kellis around? Maybe
she can help me out.
So you don't know?
What?
Dr. Ailey and Kellis were
k*lled in a car accident.
When?
Yesterday.
I'm sorry.
So am I.
Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
She has no pulse.
I have to gamble at this time.
Call 911.
She said she
was not feeling well last week,
but she got better.
Are you
saying this is a cover up?
She's dying. We need your help.
Is there are CPR unit here?
Tinman?
Les!
Wake up! Wake up!
She's dying here.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 10.
Come on, wake up!
Les, bad idea.
I have to gamble at this time.
The questions in Italy.
What's the status?
It's been taken care of quietly.
Taken care of quietly?
You blew up a hospital.
It's on every news channel worldwide.
Yes, quietly, on every news station.
It's gas leak that's silenced
any words on the wires.
Does the idea that I blew
up a hospital bother you?
Little babies in the nursery.
Does that bother you?
Yes, it f*cking does, Boris.
As I said, it's been taken care of.
So what if it required
some extreme measures?
And the interest in New York?
Easier than Italy.
The asset is in play.
You busy?
I have a few minutes.
Come on.
Have a seat.
I really hate this.
Don't be a baby.
I was looking at pathology reports
and there's a blackout area
where there's no reports.
I decided to look deeper
into the pathology records
and I came across something of interest.
What's that?
In the past six months,
there's been an increase in cardiac deaths
identical to your friend at this hospital.
I'm gonna cross reference a thought I have.
That is?
I wanna see if the cardiac deaths
have a viral component.
I'll call you later with the results.
There's someone I want you to meet.
I can see you.
I can see you. Can you hear me?
Yes. He should be here any moment.
Hello, Dr. Strauss?
Good afternoon, Ms. Scoop.
Dr. Robert Strauss,
this is Zack Richardson.
Hi. You can call me Zack.
May I call you Robert?
No, you may not. What do you want?
I read your journals and I
was wondering about the virus.
If you've read my journals,
then you have no need
to ask me about the virus.
I was wondering what you didn't write.
Dr. Strauss, we think the virus is back.
People are dying, sir.
How?
Flu-like symptoms. Shortness of breath.
Then sudden cardiac death.
Are they testing positive for the virus?
I don't know.
What was that?
I-I don't know.
He's an as*h*le.
No, no, no, something's wrong.
No kidding. I'll talk to you later.
And now it's out.
Okay, Doc, what gives?
Yeah, we're not used
to seeing you this gloomy.
I don't know, ladies.
I think work is just
getting the best of me.
Mm. Do you need us to take
you to bed and tuck you in?
Now that's the doc we're used to seeing.
So it's been a while. How many years?
What, about three?
Hm. Looks
like you can use a friend.
Maybe I'll get you drunk
so you can take
advantage of me like before.
I think it was
you who took advantage of me.
Yeah, I remember I was the one screaming.
Actually, I've never
screamed like that before.
Must be a doctor thing. Hm.
Hey!
Hey.
So much for that.
What're you having?
Uh, Pinot noir. - Coming up.
What was she talking about?
Just say, you saved me
from a screaming situation.
What?
Never mind.
So tell me about this Dr. Strauss.
He's a brilliant man. One
of the top leaders in virology.
I'm not impressed.
He's the only one that can help us.
I- I'm gonna give him a call.
I, give him a second chance.
I'll reach out to him tomorrow.
Ooh. - Gin,
I gotta work in the morning, babe.
It's not from me. It's
from the lady in the corner.
Well, I'm not
even gonna finish this one.
I think I'm gonna go back
to the office and call Robert.
I- I feel like I'm missing something.
Well, I'm gonna finish these drinks,
and then I'ma head on home.
You gonna go home
with your friend over there?
Friend?
Where'd she go?
Evie, what happened to the lady in black?
I don't know. She was
just there a moment ago.
Poof! Like a ghost.
Hm.
Excuse me, ladies,
do you have a moment?
Dr. Strauss, how could this happen?
Who has this information?
Yes, I'll be careful.
Zack, we need to talk.
What's wrong?
The pill, RV 2-19, like
the virus, was out of China.
All the superpowers knew.
Even the president knew about it.
So this is all a conspiracy?
Yes, the early trials of the pill
showed high cardiac mortality.
Well, how did it
get authorized by the FDA?
It was authorized on emergency.
Robert Strauss was against it.
I- I think that's why they let him go.
Meet me in front of
the Radisson in an hour.
I'll explain everything.
Okay.
Hi, this is Scoop Salinas.
I cannot answer your call.
Please leave your name,
number, and a brief message.
Hi, this is Scoop Salinas.
I cannot answer your call.
Please leave your name,
number, and a brief message.
What was all that about?
You know that girl from Virology,
the one with the crazy name?
Who? Scoop?
Yeah. She was found dead.
What? What happened?
She was stabbed to death.
They think it's a robbery.
Can't find a wallet or a cellphone.
Wow. - Ah-huh, wow.
Professor
Ward to the AV pavilion.
Big R, please come to the AV pavilion.
Hi, this is Zack Richardson.
May I speak to Teresa Burke?
This is she. How
are you, Dr. Richardson?
I'm trying to hold it
together, Mrs. Burke.
Please call me
Teresa. We've already met.
Yes, at Leslie's funeral.
You can call me Zack.
Okay, Zack, how can I help you?
I was aware that you lost
your sister Tina not long ago.
Yes. A year ago.
I was hoping that you could help me
make heads and tails of
Leslie and Tina's deaths.
I haven't talked
about Tina. Maybe it's time.
Can we meet for coffee at
Alvin and Friends? 2:00 PM?
Yes. Let's meet.
I appreciate that so much. Thank you.
I'll see you there.
Again, I'm sorry for your loss.
Thank you. And I'm
sorry for yours as well.
So how did Tina die?
She went into cardiac arrest.
The doctor said something
about it being a widowmaker.
A widowmaker?
That's what they said.
They said her heart stopped for no reason.
I know what a widowmaker
is and that's not exactly it.
What do you mean?
I know Tina from running with Leslie.
Two healthy 30-year-old
doctors dying of cardiac issues?
It doesn't add up.
What is it?
They aren't the only ones.
What are you talking about?
Tina spoke with me about
other people in the class
that passed away before she did.
Really?
She said there were quite a few.
You know, Tina was always afraid of a pill
that she took when she had the virus.
She'd wondered if it had anything to do
with her classmates dying.
Who took this pill?
It seems everyone did.
Leslie took the pill
when she had the virus.
They were afraid
of missing class when they were sick.
Thank you. I really appreciate you.
I hope you find what you're looking for.
I'll be in touch.
What do you want?
I want information.
What information?
Tell me about the pill.
What pill?
Don't bullshit me. The pill RV 2-19.
My friend Scoop is dead and I'm sure
it's because of what
you told her about the pill.
So tell me, Doctor.
What do you know about RV 2-19?
I know my girlfriend and
a number of healthy people
died from what appeared to be a widowmaker.
You worked for the FDA.
Tell me about RV 2-19.
RV 2-19 was designed
to alleviate symptoms caused by the virus.
Go on.
Fevers were disappearing within 24 hours.
White counts went from septic to normal
at rates which we had never seen.
It was the new penicillin.
What happened?
Lab rats started dying
within weeks and months
with what appeared to be cardiomyopathy.
The way patients are dying now?
Yes.
What is the mechanism?
Help me to understand.
The vaccine did help
to eliminate the virus.
What we found was that RV 2-19
would alleviate the symptoms,
but cause the body to harbor the virus,
later causing the cardiac issues.
Much the same as chickenpox
will later cause shingles.
So the pill is the cause?
Yes.
When I was at the FDA
I tried not to have it passed
until there was further testing.
It was passed and released within the year.
They simply did not care
about the cardiac issues.
I lost my niece to RV 2-19.
I'm sorry.
You have to be careful.
Careful of what?
Just talking about
RV 2-19 puts you in danger.
I used to work for the government,
I know how they operate.
If they want you quiet,
they will make you quiet.
I didn't do anything.
It's not what you
did, it's what you know.
You must always look to be sure
that you're not being followed.
Look for new people who show
up at the places you frequent.
Who are these people?
The government calls them assets.
In the movies assets are hitmen.
Yes.
Someone's here.
Dr. Strauss?
Dr. Strauss!
Excuse me.
Hey. - Hi.
Have you seen Ginny or Evie?
No, I haven't, I'm sorry.
Even the boss has tried
contacting them. Nothing.
That's why I'm here.
Wow. Thanks.
You're welcome.
Good evening, Dr. Richardson.
Do you know me?
I knew you would come looking for me.
Wait a minute. Can I say something?
Your final words?
I know nothing.
The issue in New York?
Taken care of.
So what are you working on now?
A new virus.
Where will it initiate?
India.
Hm. - Why India?
You continue to have a high population.
Is, is it, um, respiratory?
No, venereal. It causes sterility.
Now everyone can f*ck all they want.
Must you use that language?
What language?
If you haven't noticed,
there are ladies present.
All right, you women act
like you don't f-have sex.
It's great to have you back.
How d'you feel?
Weak. Great to have you back?
What happened?
You had a fever above
104 and you went into a coma.
How long?
12 days.
What?
But guess what?
There's a pill that relieves
the symptoms of the virus
and the FDA is authorizing it any day now.
A pill?
Yes, a pill.
Well, I'm gonna do my rounds
and I'll check on you later,
but in the meantime, please,
please, please get some rest.
A pill?
Hello, Dr. Richardson.
I'll be taking care of you.
In other news.
The medical profession is baffled
by an increasing number of men
and women turning up at local hospitals
suffering from a condition
that experts say mimics
a urinary tract infection.
Patients are reporting
extreme pain while urinating.
Although patients are not reporting
any bleeding or drainage, the condition
can last upwards of 48 to 72 hours.
Doctors are baffled because these cultures
and blood tests are for known bacteria
so far have all come back negative.
Some patients are reporting
bouts of dizziness and nausea,
but thankfully no gastrointestinal issues.
Those with symptoms are
being told to drink plenty of water
and take nonsteroidal
painkillers or Tylenol for now.
It is unclear if this syndrome
is venereal in nature
and it does not appear
to be life-threatening.
Nonetheless, to help reduce the spread,
experts are advising those
experiencing these symptoms
to abstain from sexual relations
until the symptoms clear.
Walk with me I want to hear
You whisper slowly
Don't give no more choices please
Help me put this ache away
I always did just what I wanted
Sacrificed myself
Then clean up the mess
I can't go back
That girl is broken
Everything is different now
Everybody's looking now
I can't remember when
There were times we were happy
Even though things were fine
I never really knew me
I always did just what I wanted
Sacrificed myself
Then clean up the mess
I can't go back
That girl is broken
Everything is different now
Everybody's looking now
Uh
I can't recall what
it's like to have nothing
But I can't recall what
it's like to have something
'Cause in my childhood things were okay
I let all my emotions get in the way
Of my dreams, of my mind
And this sh*t happens all the time
You become a fool for the golden rule
You sit tight, hold your breath
You can now enter in
Oh, yeah, you wanna scream
Yeah, you wanna scream
Yeah, you wanna scream
But nobody hears a thing
Nobody hears a sound
'Till you're down and
they all come around
Ah-huh
It's dangerous out there
I always did just what I wanted
Sacrificed myself
Then clean up the mess
I can't go back
That girl is broken
Everything is different now
Everybody's looking now
Tonight we bring to you breaking news
regarding the Census Bureau report
on the decline of human populations.
Statistics have shown a
dramatic decrease in childbirth
worldwide over the past three years.
Recent numbers have shown
that the global human
population has dropped
by 25% since 2023.
Scientists have been
unable to determine the cause
of this decline until now.
Today the CDC released results of showing,
research showing that the venereal disease
first discovered in 2023,
is linked to the
increase of sterility rate.
The link went unnoticed
because the disease mimics a short-term
urinary tract infection with
no out-standing symptoms.
Experts determine that
55% of the population
has come into contact with this disease.
Scientists are working
rapidly to find a cure.
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