Episode 2.3: Mrs. Wilder Returns!

Mason, Will, and Hen talk to Mrs. Wilder about her time in the other colony.

Cast

Hen - Yana Ramos

Mason - Loxley Blaine

Will - Brian Kai

Mrs. Wilder - Kate Bullen

Dr. Elora -

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Episode Transcript

(00:00):
City Services. Welcome to Metropolis.
My God. How can this all be?Is that Stanley? He wrote, guy gets
the dream invitation, and Istill told him not to go. Nan, look
at me. The whole world worksjust the way they want it to, however
they want it. That'sMetropolis. Which is why you need

(00:23):
to get out here. I'm tellingyou now, they'd never let anyone
like me on that island.Stanley. Where is he? What do you
know?Idon'tknow.
He's just vanished.
What do you think happened toyour friend? Who do you think made
that happen? You have taken anincredible risk coming here. It's
a cage. It can't be, can it?There is something very dark happening.

(00:46):
I can't explain the dread, butit is here. We have a moment right
now. This narrow window wherewe are the only ones who know the
secret. I cannot believe theybuilt this place. If we can use it
the right way, we can make aworld that actually works. Why did
they make it like this? But ifwe bungle it, if we let this opportunity
slip away, then the world islost. It's hell. The mouth of hell.

(01:11):
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(02:30):
So you said we have aninterview with someone soon.
Oh, yes. It's a woman fromColony 6-14, where the previous round
of evacuations went to. Infact, she should be calling us right
about now. Hello, Wimofrey Wilder.
Hello!
Mrs. Wilder! Hey.
How's Naomi?

(02:50):
Oh, she's great. It's so niceto hear you two. We were so worried.
You know each other?
Yeah, I've known her foryears. She was part of our survivor
group, too.
Mason was there for the birthof my child, and I can't thank them
enough.
Will was there, too. Inspirit, I suppose.
He was a big thanks to youboth then, huh?

(03:12):
Cool. Well, now that we haveyou, what's it like in 6-14?
It's good. I spend a lot oftime in my room or in the lounge
with Naomi, and the peopleassigned to healthcare have been
very attentive. Oh, you'll behappy to hear that Aaron and Elris
have made a full recovery.
That's awesome.
It is. And we're making plentyof friends here. It's really nice.

(03:34):
There's a strong sense ofcommunity, of ordinary people coming
together during a crisis. It'sreally lovely.
Oh, that's how it is here too.I'm glad we were able to be evacuated
here.
I'll admit it seems prettygood here.
For those who aren't bitten,at least.
Bitten? Did someone get a bite?
Will did. So he's quarantiningagain. He's already had the vaccine

(03:58):
though, so we're crossing our fingers.
Oh dear. You'll be in my thoughts.
Thanks, Mrs. Wilder.
Why don't you tell us a littlemore about your colony? Has anyone
you know been elected to yourcolony's council?
Elris wanted to run once herecovered. One of the people from
Blackpool got elected though.He's a nice enough man. I think he'll

(04:18):
do a good job.
We're having an election heresoon. Do you think either of you
will run?
Oh, no. I'm not the leader type.
Me neither. Maybe Tairam, though.
Oh, yeah, he'd be great forthat. I mean, he led us well enough
and he always puts his peoplefirst. Even if he is a bit prickly
about it.
Who's Tairam?

(04:39):
He led our little group ofsurvivors back on Earth.
I'd love to meet him sometimes.
I'm sure you will. If he comesto visit us.
When he finds out I've beenbitten, I don't think he'll be able
to stay away.
Oh, he'll be worrying worsethan me. He can be quite the mother
hen.
You know, in a sweet, pissedoff kind of way.
He sounds great.
Oh, he is. He insisted I go atthe soonest evacuation, which is

(05:02):
why I'm at this colony insteadof yours. And although it's sad I
don't get to see you guys, I'mhappy where I am. It's a nice place.
Even if. Well.
What? What's wrong?
Things aren't perfect. Which,of course they aren't. It's. It's
the apocalypse and we're onthe moon and we're lucky to even
be here. But I thought theywould have things figured out a little

(05:25):
more. Things seem to go wrongso often. Like. Oh, like they just
weren't prepared to host thismany people so soon.
They probably weren't. I mean,did anyone hear anything about the
moon colonies before the virusstarted getting big? And the local
news told us we'd be evacuated?
Not a word. But it was anemergency. They had to put these

(05:47):
colonies to use. Even thoughthey probably wanted to use them
for something else.
I guess. Hey, in the end wegot here. All is well, for us at
least.
Besides you getting bittenwithin 10 minutes of being let in.
Actually, I feel good. Ihaven't turned yet, have I? God,
I must be lucky as hell toavoid turning twice.

(06:10):
Twice?
Uh, yeah. What does that mean?
Uh. Shit.
Maybe I should go.
Shit. Yeah. Sorry, Mrs.Wilder. It was nice talking to you.
It was nice talking to you,too, dear. Have a good night.
You too... Will. Have you beenbitten before?

(06:34):
Not for sure. It'scomplicated. I couldn't tell whether
it was a scratch or a bite.
When was this?
It was while we were talkingover the radio. I kept it a secret
because I. I just didn't wantto worry you even more. Especially
if nothing came of it, andnothing did!

(06:55):
Yeah, but I. I still wouldhave liked to know. Will, you can't
just keep secrets like that.We're. Oh, we're...
Knock, knock. If you'll excuseme, I need to check in on Will and
give him his dinner.
Hey, it's the third day, doc.Does that mean I can roam free tomorrow?
Oh, well, we're actuallythinking we'll keep you here for

(07:18):
one more day, just to be sure.You can never be too careful, you
know. There's no sense instarting a second apocalypse here
on the moon.
I guess that makes sense.
No, it doesn't. People turnwithin 72 hours after being bitten.
So if Will hasn't turned bylunchtime tomorrow...
It's just a precaution. Mason,was it?

(07:43):
Yeah.
One more day won't hurt, willit? It's for his own good.
Ugh. Fine. But I'm not happyabout it.
Oh, don't worry, Mason. He'llbe out before you know it.
And then we can properlyexplore this place, get you situated
in the actual radio station. Iguess you should go eat dinner, Mason.

(08:05):
I'll be fine when you get heretomorrow morning, and I'll be fine
when I'm released the dayafter that. You don't have anything
to worry about. I. I...
What?
Nothing. Just. Thank you forstaying with me.
Of course, Will.
Come on, Mason. We can walk tothe mess hall together. See you tomorrow,

(08:25):
Will. And to all our loyallisteners, enjoy the night show.
After we lug all thisequipment back to the station, that
is.
I can't believe you guys dothat every day.
We're very determined.
Good night, everyone.