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[gentle music]

♪ Look into the future what do you see ♪

♪ I really need to know now is there a place for me ♪

♪ If we're gonna survive

♪ The dream must stay alive

- Authorities are pleading for calm throughout

the evacuation process.

- He's out there somewhere.

He got through the checkpoint, now he's outside

the safe zone, probably looking for Ebony.

If those two team up, they could be a threat to us.

- Ebony's enough of a threat without Jay,

but don't worry, they won't get together.

They hate each other.

- That's right, that's right, I was forgetting,

emotional entanglements.

- There are compensations to falling in love, you know.

I guess you don't know.

- You're head of security,

and two dangerous rebels have escaped.

Of course, it's your fault.

Everything is your fault.

- So they've even got you sweeping up now.

- I have to earn my keep, don't I?

- Still, kind of a fall from grace.

One minute you're the queen of the Technos,

and the next you're--

- I could say the same about you.

Listen, Ebony, if it's a choice between worshiping

a non-existent god and sweeping a real floor,

I choose the floor.

So, are you going to stay?

- If they'll have me.

You know, it's good to see you.

- And you, I'm glad you got out in one piece.

- You know me, I'm a survivor.

- Yeah.

- What happened, what are you doing here?

- Staying out of sight.

- [Trudy] Amber, you're up.

What time is it?

- Um, I don't know, early.

- You okay?

- Yeah, just couldn't sleep.

Too much going on in my head.

- Were you thinking about Bray?

Yeah, well I guess you're pretty worried about Jay too.

- It's not that, Trudy.

- Then what?

- City Net. - Oh, of course.

You have to do your broadcast today.

- It's one thing being paraded around like

a prize trophy, city president.

But now I've gotta go into a speech

about what a great guy Mega is.

- Amber, you're pretending, that's all.

- That's just it.

My whole life is a pretense now.

What if--

- What?

- What if I wake up one morning,

and I start to believe my own lies, about Mega,

the safe zone?

I mean, look at us, Trudy, we're like royalty

with full bellies for once.

Trudy, what if we're selling out and we don't

even realize it?

- Slade, are you in there?

It's 8:30 and you said you...

- Good morning.

Oh, is that for me?

Thanks.

- Got you a drink.

- Oh, water.

- What'd you think I meant, coconut milk?

- No, water's great, thanks.

- How's your hand?

- It doesn't hurt as much.

I think that medicine really helped.

- Oh good.

Hey listen, you can't stay here.

You've got to go back to the mall where they can

look after you properly.

- Well, what about you?

- Well, I can take you to the checkpoint.

It's about all I can do.

- I'm not leaving you on your own out here.

- Selene, even if I could get back into the safe zone,

I'm not welcome at the mall.

They kicked me out, remember?

- But, you helped them.

You set a trap for Mega.

- I betrayed them.

They're not gonna forget that in a hurry.

- Okay, but you helped me,

and that counts for something.

You're a Mall Rat, May, you belong with us, and I am not

going back without you.

- I didn't see where they went,

which room, I mean, but he was following her

around all night.

- He should watch his back, that's all I can say.

- You think they're together?

- Are you kidding?

He fell in love with her poster before he

even met the woman.

He's crazy for her.

- Right.

But, they're definitely an item?

- Why?

Look, Darryl, don't even think about it.

- No, no, no, I'm not.

- You play with fire, you get burnt, kid.

You know what I mean?

- Of course.

I mean, Slade'd kill me if I took his woman off, right?

- Ruby, what's for breakfast?

- Bite me, Lex.

- That is an offer.

- But, uh, maybe later.

I've got a little errand to run.

- Tell me, Lex, you ready to rumble?

- As ready as I'll ever be.

And this software, you sure it's what we need?

- Oh yeah.

How you gonna get past Mega's security?

- I'm working on it.

- Hey, Lex, going somewhere?

- Yeah, we need more supplies.

Catch up with ya later.

- You've got him well trained.

- He thinks he's getting stuff for the virtual casino.

- What do you think his chances are of getting out of there

in one piece?

- Lex is capable of anything, especially when he thinks

there's a profit to be made.

- If only he knew.

Morning, Ruby.

- You know the coolest thing about Mega?

- What?

- The way he totally blitzed Ram.

I mean, Ram never knew what hit him.

He played him at his own game.

- Yeah, I guess that was pretty cool.

- I mean, you have to hand it to the guy, you know,

stamping back hoes on everyone so he could keep track

of us all, that's awesome.

- Yeah, it's pretty awesome.

Jack--

- But the coolest thing of all--

- Jack, this isn't working.

- Why, what's wrong?

- Well, for a start, I have barely any lines

and when I do speak, all I do is agree with you.

- You know, that's a contradiction.

- What?

- Well, first you said you had no lines,

and then you said that--

- Don't you think we should be arguing?

Mega knows I hate him.

I wouldn't be agreeing with you.

I'd probably say something like, wait.

Go from your line, go from there.

- Ram never knew what hit him.

- What, are you saying you like the guy?

He's a jerk, a creep, a slime ball.

And the way he just stands there and stares at you,

talk about cold fish.

The guy's dead from the toes up.

- Okay, you're not really gonna say that, are you?

'Cause that'll get us all arrested.

- I'm just trying to be honest.

- Well, that's what I'm afraid of.

Trudy, can you help us out here, I mean, I want to get Mega

to think I believe in him.

- Mega's a smart guy.

If he thinks you're reading something out, the game's up.

- She's right.

- But we have to know what to say.

- Just be yourself, Jack.

You certainly had me fooled.

Bray, it's time for your nap.

- I can't say this, Mega.

- [Mega] Why, what's wrong with it?

- All this stuff about how safe the city is,

and how we're all happy and working together.

No one's gonna buy that, not even from me.

- But it's true.

- That we're all happy, get real.

- Maybe not everyone, but a lot of kids are.

We changed the city for the better, they know that.

Let me ask you, what would happen if another tribe were

to invade now?

Wouldn't you be glad of the barriers then?

What if the Chosen were to come back?

- Talk all you want about your big achievements,

I don't believe in forcing anything on people.

- Not even security, happiness?

- You say they're happy.

I don't see it.

- Because you don't want to see it.

- Okay, I'll make you a deal.

You can write your own speech.

- You mean that?

- Why not?

You're our president after all.

I won't interfere.

- What's the catch?

- No catch, you do what you want.

But remember one thing, Amber, the kids out there

are depending on you.

They need something to believe in, some good news for once.

And as a mother, I'm sure you understand the need

to insure the children's future.

Don't let them down.

[dramatic music]

- Ebony.

- Got any strong liquor?

- Just what you see here, Java, a few beers.

- You're lying.

Put it on the counter now.

That's better, now open it, I'm thirsty.

- No sign of Jay anywhere.

- Wait for me outside.

Go on, get lost.

- But won't he have left the city by now?

- I don't care where Jay is.

I gave you an order, now which part of get lost are you

having trouble with?

Do you expect me to drink from the bottle?

- Look, so you don't have to risk this.

You're not barred.

You can walk into the city anytime you want.

- I told you, we're sticking together, okay.

What is this place, a music house?

- Sort of.

- May, I don't get it.

Why are we in sector five?

The mall's that way.

- This building is right on the city boundary.

This place has a basement, which has a secret tunnel

that goes under the wire.

The shot's just a front.

They let kids in and out with no barcode, for a price.

- [Red-Haired Girl] How do you know all this stuff?

- You pick things up.

Have you got any loot?

Me neither.

- Well, how we gonna get in there?

- Lex. - Jay.

What are you doing here?

- It's a long story.

How 'bout you?

I thought you were dead.

- Yeah, sorry to disappoint.

Here. - Thanks.

You heading to the mall?

- I guess.

- Look, you'll never get into the city.

They got the whole place sealed off like a fortress.

- I'll take my own chances.

Where you headed?

- Well, I was gonna go and hook up with Ebony,

but seems she's gone underground.

- You sure you wanna hook back up with her?

- Not like that, Lex.

- Well, it's good we bumped into each other.

I just left her, she's at Liberty.

- Liberty, right, you told me about that before.

Whereabouts is that from here?

- About an hour's walk that away.

- I think I might go and check it out.

Anyway, I better get going.

You don't wanna be seen with a wanted man.

Take care, Lex.

- You too.

Hey, Jay, I should probably warn you.

Liberty's full of some pretty desperate folks right now.

- I should fit right in.

- [Siva] I already said I'd stay here, you know?

- You're staying, that's something new.

Make a home for yourself, but sooner or later

it always catches up with you.

- What does?

- The madness, all these crazies moving in.

That Zoot trash.

You mean Ebony.

- Well, they worship her, I mean, they're bound

to follow her, aren't they?

- I don't think you like my sister very much.

- Look, it's not that I meant that.

- It's okay, she's done a lot of bad stuff.

That's funny, my jewelry, what's it doing down here?

- Hey.

- It wasn't me.

I was playing hide and seek.

Honest, Siva.

- Lottie, stick to thieving, 'cause lying's not your game.

- Lottie, wait.

- Those kids are right, she's trouble.

- We can't kick her out of town, Ruby.

- Why not?

- Look, this is my stuff, so it's my call, isn't it?

- I don't understand.

Why are you sticking up for her?

- She reminds me of someone.

I looked after Ebony when we were kids, tried to.

She was always in trouble,

but it wasn't her fault, not really.

The virus made her that way.

Underneath, she was a sweet kid.

I wanted to help her, but I was only a kid myself.

- So what happened?

- We fell in with a bad crowd and that was that.

I always felt I let her down though.

It's too late now, but maybe there's a chance for Lottie.

- Lottie, is that your name?

- What, no it's Lex.

- That's not what it says here.

- Lottie's my nickname.

It's what some of my friends call me.

They've got a pretty sick sense of humor.

Thanks, Ram.

- I need you to give me your blessing.

I know that you'll always be there for me.

I don't know how I know that.

My one true love, my wife.

If only I had known that the others would betray me.

If only I had known that

you would be the one who would truly love me all along.

- You ever been in love?

- I guess so.

- If you have to guess, then you haven't.

I was in love once.

He left me.

Not what you think.

It wasn't for another woman. [laughs]

He left me for cyber space.

I'm a paradise widow.

But I got my revenge.

I got him back, don't you worry about that.

So how come I feel so bad?

- Because you still love him?

- I guess.

Who asked you?

- We can't wait any longer.

- What are you gonna do?

- When in doubt, turn on the charm.

Hey, you open for business?

- Not for you.

Go on.

- Zoot lives.

- Aw, get out of here.

- No, come on, just a little peek inside, come on.

Please?

That's too bad,

for you.

[grunt]

[thud]

Charm is for losers.

Come on.

[groans]

- Something eating your girlfriend, Slade?

- Which one?

There are so many.

- Don't try and be cute, it doesn't suit you.

- It's done pretty well for me up to now.

Ebony isn't my girl, she's just a friend.

- Yeah, if you say so.

You should go cheer her up, she looks pretty down.

- Why don't you?

You're the hostess.

Look, she probably had a bad night, that's all.

- Is that what you call it?

- What?

- Not that I care either way, but you don't have

to lie about it, Slade.

I'm a big girl, I can take it.

I saw her, Slade, leave your room this morning.

So don't try and tell me you're not an item.

I should've known better than to try and fool you, Ruby.

You're right.

Ebony slept in my room,

but not with me.

I was in the barn, slept like a log.

- It's so quiet.

Kinda creepy.

Wow, they really tidied up this place.

I hardly recognize it.

- Yeah, Mega's big on tidying up.

He's worse than my mom.

So I really don't know about this.

Maybe I should go back.

- To what?

Back outside the zone amongst the crazies?

I told you, May, the mall is your home,

and anyone who says otherwise will have to deal with me.

Besides, I don't think that guy back there

would be too happy to see you again.

[knocks]

- Siva. - Hi, Ebony.

Something wrong?

- Well, not exactly.

Can I come in?

- So, how do you like Liberty?

- It's fine, except, nobody wants me around.

So what else is new.

- Why did you come, to recruit more rebels?

- We have to find a way to beat Mega.

No, I thought I could take him on,

but all I did was make him stronger.

- At least you tried.

- I was wrong.

Siva, I've been wrong about a lot of things, like you.

You tried to warn me about Mega.

You tried to protect me, and I didn't listen.

I came to say that I'm sorry.

I was never any good at it.

- You're doing fine.

- For the first time since the virus,

the city is a place of safety.

No one can get in, or out, without having

to identify themselves.

With the work program bringing us better food and more

electricity, we can be proud of what we've achieved.

I'm not saying there aren't any problems, but we have

at least the chance for a better future.

Thanks to Mega.

So let's take that chance.

This is Amber, your president.

Thank you for your time.

- I need a drink.

- I need a bucket.

- It's a trick, virtual reality or something.

That wasn't Amber, please tell me that wasn't Amber.

- You did well.

I'm grateful, Amber.

- Anytime.

- How do you think it went?

- Oh, fine, I enjoy selling my principles,

throwing away everything I've ever worked for.

- You gave the kids out there a sense of hope

for the future, is that such a bad thing?

- I don't know anymore.

- Well, I do.

I'm glad I gave you the speech to write, it was very moving.

- Can I go now?

- How could she be so two faced?

- She's acting, Simon, she doesn't mean it.

- You sure about that?

She sounded pretty convincing.

- Get real, girl.

- Ellie. - Well, I just

don't understand you.

Do you even know what side you're on?

- I think you should be asking Amber that question.

I thought what she said made a lot of sense.

The city is much safer.

You've got to know that.

Trudy?

Sammy, don't listen to her.

I think Emma's changed her mind.

Get on her, that's what I say.

- It's not worth it, Ellie.

Come on, now it's our turn.

- Java.

Java.

- Go away.

- There's a message for you.

- What is it?

Who sent it?

- Some kid.

- What kid?

Bring him to me.

- Ellie, you know the coolest thing about Mega?

- What?

- The way he totally blitzed Ram.

I mean, he played him at his own game.

Ram never knew what hit him.

- You know, sometimes I wonder about you, Jack.

It's almost like you admire the little creep.

- Oh no no, look, I hate him just as much as you do,

it's just, I don't know, I can see that he's not all bad.

He's done some good things too.

- Well, where is he?

- He got away.

- Well, what did he look like?

- Just a kid.

I'm sorry, Java.

- Forget it.

It was just the messenger.

Ram is alive.

♪ Listen to the wind blow

♪ Look inside what does it show ♪

♪ Time passing so very slow

♪ I see

♪ Dark clouds across the sky

♪ Children asking why

♪ Is there hope above for me

♪ Where is all the love

♪ Let it be love let it be

[gentle music]

♪ The dawn of a new day

♪ A child is born who will pray ♪

♪ For hope we stand up, what do they say ♪

♪ The spirit of the tribe is yours and mine ♪

♪ The spirit of the tribe is yours and mine ♪