We're Alive: Descendants - Chapter 17 - Dining With the Devil - Part 2 of 3

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Search MTD Ready With Zero. We're alive. Descendants. Written and directed by Casey Wailand. Chapter 17 Dining with the Devil. Part 2 of 3. You know, part of me should be so lucky to be able to converse with such impartial minds. How's that? Well, for instance, you have no idea that you're having lunch with the head of the Republic's government. You? That's right. Chancellor Friedrich. Oh, wait. So you're the president of the Republic? Well, no. That's general Kramer, not to give you a civics lesson of the Republic, but I run one of the branches. Well, then, what are you doing here on this train? When is you just fly around wherever you want it? You seem important enough. Perceptive. And yes, I could, but I had business that was best attended on the ground. Besides, I'm not exactly the biggest fan of planes. Hard to trust a piece of antiquated tech made over a decade ago, not to simply fall out of the sky. Like many of them do. Well, wait. Really? That happens? Well, to my predecessor, in fact, it's how I moved up into this job. Yikes. Well, maybe the planes were just not maintained properly. There's nothing wrong with old tech as long as you use it right, and you know what you're doing. Is that so? Um, like, you'll have to excuse him. You know, he used to be a mechanic, so he kind of takes that sort of thing personal. Will you take pride in your work? Good for you. Unique quality to have. I hope you have decent employment lined up with us. Where are you two headed? Um, contract work, day labor in justice. I'm traveling there, too. You'll love the city. Plenty to do and see. I consider it the true heart of the Republic. But, uh, as day labor, really. Don't mean any offense, but you two don't seem the type. Well, I mean, that's... Oh, that was offered to us. Jess, you said you were a mechanic before. Did you fix airplanes? Well, mostly cars, but a little bit of everything, really. I mean, access control points, remote security, organic scanning systems, life support modules, biotech facilities, kind of a jack of all trades. Well, those are some hefty credentials. Very unique qualifications. Yeah, he's a smart one. Give him a book and he'll quote it back to you, cover it, tick cover. Interesting. And what about you, Chris? Me. Um, I ain't really nothing like him. What's security detail on the border, but I got tired of risking my neck on the river. I don't blame you. Often short-lived line of work. So you have firsthand experience with infected? You could definitely say that. Too much, you could say. Fought off all types. And yet you remain. Must be good at what you do. Oh, I am. Look, I may be overstepping here, but do you really feel like day labor is the best fit for you in the Republic? Well, I mean, you know, Jess and I were hoping to stick together. This is my best friend. We look after each other and these jobs were what was available to both of us, so we do what we got to do. Yeah, yeah, we are best friends. Well, there's no reason you still couldn't stay together, only perhaps in better positions. I have a good feeling about you too. Just so happens that I know the perfect facility that is looking for people of both your unique talents. In the city of justice. Indeed, could stick together six month contracts minimum, but I haven't inked links once you're there. You'll want to stay longer. And what exactly would we be doing? What is this facility? Well, I can't say much right now, but it's very special. It's been in development for quite a while. It's something that we all very much need. Let's just say it's the beginning of the end. What's that supposed to mean? Everything that we've been fighting for. The ongoing war. You mean the one with Westport? Now that is a funny notion. Where would you hear a thing like that? People talk. You know? Hmm. And what are they saying? Talking about the train attack on Westport's rail line. A bunch of people were killed and taken. Ah, I thought you didn't pay attention to how did you put it? Other people's business. Well, some things you can't avoid. And like I said, people talk. They do. Don't they? I heard that rumor too about the train. Accusations of our involvement. In such an incident, it's simply isn't true. Well, I heard there were republic tanks used in the ambush. And it all went down right after the Westward expansion. Really? Now the news get so distorted. The further away you are from the actual event, we'll never cease to amaze me. You might want to recheck your sources. I mean, I can't tell you how many times I've heard outrageous and wild claims about this or that. Some downright dangerous. So nowadays, people make up all kinds of rumors. Maybe to make themselves look big or I don't know, maybe they're just bored. See, what I'm more interested in is facts, truths, things that can be relied upon, witness, tested. It's the only way to be sure of anything in this world. And what I do know is what I saw with my own two eyes. It's true. We did expand Westward into Liberty Province along the rail line to protect against the rising attacks we had been having, from raiders or infected. But the truth is, right after we did that, our province was directly and maliciously attacked by soldiers wearing Westport's flag. Those that were killed had the marks of guardians. There's no way they would do that. Couldn't believe it myself. But I saw the uniforms and wristcoats. But this is all public knowledge. I'm sure you'll see the truth for yourself once you get into town. How? Oh, there's footage and newsreels, not like we've been hiding anything. Westport can accuse us of this or that, but I know the truth of what happened. Honestly, I don't enjoy having to repeat myself about this event, but the reality is, I'd rather not have any more of those rumors flying around, especially among the newcomers. You'll find out. The Republic runs a tight ship. The real question I have is if you truly believed that's what occurred, why would you come work for such an aggressor? Well, what we didn't know for sure. I mean, did you're right? Do we hear all kinds of things too? Just the other day, I overheard someone say that an infected bite turned someone into stone? Ooh. Stone. This world is a crazy place, isn't it? I don't know what to believe. Look, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. No, no, no, no, no. No need. I would even encourage you to become more informed with what's happening, especially where you're headed. But do yourself a favor. Maybe leave the gossip in these UA newspapers behind you. Open yourselves up to a new perspective when you get to the Republic. Those from the outside like to paint us as something we're not. Pointing fingers, making accusations of this or that, but really, in the end, they'll be thanking us. For this, bore you mentioned. What does that even mean? That you will just have to wait and see. Here you are. Three cooked medium and the red wine you requested. Oh wow, this is what a filet is, I've always wondered. Life in the Republic has its rewards. Chancellor, you have a call from Kramer and Andreas in your cabin. Well, I hate to eat and run or get this to go, but duty calls. It always does. Yeah, yeah, no problem. You got big things to do. We get it. I'm still serious about your job prospects and justice. Here, take this car and call that number once you get into town. I'll make sure they know to look out for you. Wow, um, so well, thank you. Always nice to meet good people. Jess, Chris, I'm sure you'll make the Republic proud. Enjoy. We, uh, we will. And he's gone. Holy shit, I thought we were going to die. Oh, me too. Oh, man, thank God. I can't believe you didn't catch on. Really, why would he? You were pretty smooth back there. He saved me and I was so close to saying something that I definitely shouldn't have. Well, didn't you still? I don't think someone from the UA would know any of that stuff that you said about the train attack. Look, it was fine, but I mean, damn, was he good at spinning shit? Making it all seem like it was all, uh, Westport's fall. Are you certain it's not? Really? Well, come on, I'm pretty damn sure. I mean, CJ said it and she would not lie about something like that. But this guy, that's what he's paid to do. Well, maybe they're both wrong. You never know. And what about these jobs? Not really going to call that card, are we? I mean, look, you said it yourself. We have a way to go still and maybe this could give us that way. And I kind of want to know what war that this guy is talking about. I guess, if that's what you want. What if we need to warn Westport of something that they're planning? It'd be worth it. Yeah, yeah, I guess so. Anyways, we'd better eat this before I get to call it. And, um, this is what? Cow? Oh, yeah. There's tons of cattle in the Republic. They're known for this, actually. Lots of open space there. So squishy, kind of gross. Like, this is not well. Just cut it and try it. I mean, hey, though, if you don't want to, I'll eat it if you don't. Can live off the protein for days. I don't know about this, Nick. Trust me, you're going to like it. I'm pretty sure. No, no, I, about the job in all these risks. We're not exactly flying under the radar. I thought that's what the plan was. The closer you are to the people in charge, the easier it'll be to get real shit done. That's what my life was like back in Westport. Just look at what we already got. This beats any type of soup. Okay, I'm sure I'll be right. Every step that we take West is closer to him and to my mom. I don't know, but I have a good feeling about all of this. Now, to the West. To the West. And I just... Yep, okay. Like, now you're getting it. Hmm. Oh my god, that's so good. See? Yeah, let me get a taste of yours real quick. No, no, stay away. Just try to make sure it's not poisoned or anything like that. Descendants will continue after a word from our sponsors. This is your business. This is your business supercharged with the Hogduxzer accounting software. This is managing cash flow. Mmm. This is managing your cash flow with the Hogduxzer accounting software. These are your customers paying you. These are your customers having more ways to pay with the Hogduxzer accounting software. This is your business supercharged with Hogduxzer accounting software. How can you show your cash flow by giving your customers more ways to pay? So now you can focus on making no business fools. Supercharged yolk business today with Hogduxzer with an X. 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When you think you're gonna go out, you go out swinging. It's a surprise that a lot of me is all. Troopy told I haven't slept like that in years. May need to get some of those darts for myself if you know what I mean. Not me. I hated feeling out of control. Kind of like now, huh? Gotta say though, you are still a rock and a blue dress. It's the only thing I had. You want some help? With a new dress? No. Going in. Here. Take my arm. I'm not exactly ready. It's too late. Wow. I didn't think there'd be so many people. Honestly, I didn't either. Few family members wandered in from surrounding areas. Where I can't go? Exactly. People here like their privacy. They all look so... normal. What were you expecting? I don't really know. You never pick any one of them out of the crowd. That's the point, right? But, you know, don't be deceived. There's some heavy hitters here. Like who? Oh! Oh, by the bar and the red leather boots. That's the one. Look familiar? Not really. I don't know. I guess you're too young. But his aliest was a famous politician. Used to be a governor, even. Wow. Who else? I mean, everyone's got their own merits in here. Some more than others, but... Oh, oh. Green dress by the dog painting? Lauren Black. She orchestrated the Knox Heist in 09. You mean Fort Knox? I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. You mean Fort Knox? Big job. Lots of family members conspired in on that one. You know, opportunists. But she made it happen. They didn't get away with much of what they took, but the gold they were able to secure, bankrolled the family for years to come. God, this place through some tough times. You know, she was up for a matriarch position before your father, but turned it down. Didn't much like the spotlight. Huh. There's kids here? Only three. The triplets. Quentin, Eli, and Sam. Before you came along, they were the last bloodboard members here. Where they been? Running around the East Wing? I'm surprised you haven't heard them screaming up and down the halls. Then again, the house is pretty big. If you all wouldn't mind taking your seats. Where do I... It's all assigned. I'm sure you'll find your spot over there near the head table. I figured right by the tenudos. You met as they get? Angel senior is something else, right? Sure is. Kind of glad I'm at that end. Good luck. Look at this. Come on. Associate. What the hell is this shit? Can't even bring me a clean glass. It's a special occasion. Can't we act like it? Jesus. Is this supposed to be my seat? Oh, yes, it is, little miss. Vincent, get on your feet. Show a little fucking respect here, will you? For her? You better. Or you too sore from the ass kicking she gave you. Told you I'm fine. Only a few stitches. But yeah, who wouldn't be pissed? Mm-hmm. Still respect. I didn't ever know she may be running this show someday. Yeah, I don't know about that. Well, maybe it's a range of things that have happened. Speaking of, I wanted to apologize for how I reacted before. Oh, could I say I'm protective of my boy. I'm sure. So, uh, there, right? Mm-hmm. I wanted to know. Uh, oh. I guess it'll have to wait. Thank you all for coming out. I know many of you have traveled a long way to be here tonight. Some just happened to stumble down the hall. Even though we often share the same house, it's not often we all come together anymore. And what better time than to welcome back an old friend? Friend. Are you the one that's supposed to be good at lying? Because we all know what you're good at. Ah. Fucking guy, comedian over here. We also welcome a new face. If you've already had the privilege to meet her in training, then you witnessed the fire in her that every family member should strive for. My daughter, Vera. Go ahead, stand up, Missy Guy. Oh, hi. Oh, okay. I'll keep this short. I know you're all ready to see what Chef has prepared for us this evening. Yeah, Street, hurry it up. Hurry it up. I just wanted to say that with everything we've been through, and all that has happened over the years, I'm proud we're all still able to come together like this. Sife from those who never came back. And I'm hopeful we'll continue to grow in the coming years, welcoming new family members like Vera here, and maybe even bringing back some old ones. That isn't less tenuto here, doesn't kill them first. Can't make the promises. Dig in everyone. Hey, Oliver, you sure do know how to make a man feel welcome in his own home, don't you? Yeah. I try. So, Vera, where do I ever begin? You know, your dad is partly right. I can't tell you how nice it is to have a new fresh face around here. Get new perspectives and new stories. I'll tell you, I've heard everybody else's over and over and over again. I don't know if I have all that many. Oh, I don't know. Vincent tells me you two just went through some serious shit together. Back in prayer, right? I guess. Well, you know what happened, right, Oliver? I'm aware. He said some about some no good trap I got the better of you, too. She had darts, dad. We were paralyzed. Well, we've still got the jump on you. Man, lucky that's all it was. Little scratch, right? But I also hear that this trapper, Nakoma, was it? Is actually still here in my house. That can't be true, can it? You hear a lot of things. We made a deal. She remains in Vera's room under our watch. Oh, so that's how it is now. We're in Boat Tour enemies. Why does it matter to you? It doesn't. I'm just trying to get the lay of the land as whole. How I always run and things, see? I've been gone for a little while, so just, you know, catching up. Oh, really? Where have you been? Around. And what were you doing? You know, settling some affairs on the East Coast family business. Like? Like family business. Who wants to know? You're not even wearing a ring yet, Miss. Then give me one of yours. You've plenty to spare. A little firecracker here. Sparks in her eyes. You know, I was wrong. She ain't nothing like you, Oliver. So you say? Yeah, I must take care of her mother. Now, who is that exactly? Ternuto. Well, I'm just trying to get Ternuto into his member here. Now, your mom lives in Westport still. Vincent tells me that's where you're from, right? Really? I may have briefly mentioned it. Yeah, what's wrong? Secret stay within the family, right? I'm only curious. Hmm. Did he take your place? Vera. That's not something we should be. No, you're right. You're right. I would be. But there was a series of unfortunate events. Oh, really? Like what? Ternuto, you want to? It's not my story to tell. Oh, God, not again. Ah, it's a long one. It's also the reason I got this nasty scar in my own ear. Oh, God, Dad, I've seen that enough. Thank you. Who did that? No, not who. No one would ever get the chance to do that. It was November 2008. During some of my last enforcing days, I was running a deal down Puerto Rico. What kind of deal? Same old, same old, killed ahead of a narcotics ring and coaching in another's territory, one that we already had dealings with. You know, it's just the usual. But something went down? Yeah. Me. Not during the hit, mind you. That'd never happen. I laughed. So, was flying home to a storm, right? Fucking plane stalled out over the ocean. It was all that I could do to make it to this tiny little island that between Little Ligwano and Nagua was so shit. It's completely unhappily. Crash Tardin to be sure. Tor my arm fucking wide open trying to land. Crashed in 2008? Yeah. Dad, you got back from Twin Towers jail in... 2009. Then I didn't return to the family until August of 2010. Well, let's just say I was on that goddamn island for a long fucking time. We thought you were dead. Well, family did. How did you survive? No, it wasn't easy. It wasn't much on that gut for Sagan Island. I had to stitch myself up using a fish in line and a hook that fell on shore. And at the same time, I had to make sure no one found me that I didn't want to. I left Puerto Rico before anyone discovered the hit. But by this time, I needed to be very careful. Cartel members did runs in those waters constantly. And on top of that, I was beat to shit. I wouldn't be able to put up a fight with anybody, right? To finally get out of there, I had to figure a way to cross five miles of ocean to reach any kind of civilization. Yeah. I had to work up to it too. Piece by piece. There were times I thought I'd never make it back. Oh, that would have been a shame. Who the fuck aches you? A smack to taste that he amounted to. How did you eventually get off the island? I built the fucking raft. Like the movie Castaway style, you know? But it was a complete mess. There ain't no big trees on that goddamn island. Nothing but crabs and brush. Seven months alone by myself. Progressing like a fucking snail. And that's not the worst of it. The whole time I figured the difficult pole was getting to the big island. But by the time I made it ashore there, the strangest thing had happened. Seven months. So that would mean... Mm-hmm. Finally made it to where people would be. And guess what? They're in fact in. Bingo. If my life wasn't complicated enough at that fucking point, the whole island was running for me. Someone upstairs really didn't want to make it easy for me to come home. But I did. I found the last work in boat, and I put those godforsaken rocks behind me. I sailed from place to place after that. Took a hell of a long time to finally come back here with all this shit going on in the rest of the world. But damn, there wasn't the best feeling stepping through those front doors of your own. September 2010. I remember because it was only a month after I returned. It was a whole two years from when you first left. And you looked like hell. Yeah. By that time your old man had already taken my place. What would have been mine if I didn't fucking go down like I did? We barely had enough members together by that point to even be able to take a vote. And how are we supposed to know? We thought you were gone. Mm-hmm. And you know what, Vera? Didn't matter to me at the time. All I was ever thinking if I was coming home, seeing my family. Not the big one, mind you, but my own. Only to find out my wife Rachel was gone. Those fucking things took her. She was my better half. Then I'm told my first born was taken from me too. Before I left you joined the army, went off to California to live his life. Tried to get away from all of us. And this... What good did it do? You was left to die by the people you thought he could trust. My little angel. Hey, you still got me, Pops? Yeah, that's right. I do. I've heard that story too. About your other son. All you have now, huh? But I heard it told differently. Oh, really? What did you hear? That this family life did eventually catch back up with him. And that's how he really died. What's that supposed to mean, huh? The hell do you know? You weren't even born yet. I grew up in Westport. I know the stories from the people who were there. So really, what the hell do you know? Dad? You know, if it's all the same, I think I'm going to take this meal to go. We got time to catch up later. Come on, Ternito. I'm taking off. No, come on, don't be late. You don't want me here. Trust me, pal. We're just getting started. We'll talk about something else. Okay? Why don't we refill his glass and get him? I'm sorry. No, no, no, please. That's fine. Fine. This place always carries a lot of weight when I come back here. You know, it sneaks up on you. You guys enjoy, celebrate, have a good evening, everybody. And welcome to the family, Barrow. Thank you. Yeah, my pleasure. I'm gonna go with him. Probably the right idea. Knight Vincent. And he calls me a good liar. Sorry, if I pushed you hard, it's just after what you said, I couldn't let him keep talking like that. You did well. You didn't back down when he challenged you. You turned it around on him, made a crack in his defense. Told you, it's in your blood. Now we just need to move fast. What do you mean? Move, move where? I think it's time for your last test, the final step to prove yourself and earn your ring. What now? Never pass up an opportunity that's presented itself only once. Ternuto's off-balance, he feels defeated and alone. This is when he's going to slip up. Wait, wait, wait. I don't understand what am I supposed to do. You're going to sneak into the furthest part of the West Wing. What's there? But Ternuto's live in Iram. Wait. Can you actually expect me to spy on members of your own family in their house, who have a track record of killing many, many, many people, including other members? That is exactly what you're going to do. 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