
Herpes-viri(DIE)
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Centuries before the first caveman, viruses existed. In the beginning, they were harmless messengers delivering genetic information - Now they are humankind's most dangerous adversaries. Who Will Win?
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Patton Daye Slater Productions presents -
HERPESVIRI(DIE)
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EPISODE 1 - NO PRENOTION
MUSIC: [Track: 1 - 24 Hours]
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LECTURE HALL - DAY Stephen Harding, a molecular biologist with the CDC, is guest lecturing at a university.
STEPHEN LECTURE (V.O.)
Centuries before the first caveman, viruses existed on earth. In the beginning, they were harmless messengers delivering genetic information from newly developed life forms.
SFX: (cassette rewinding)
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Earlier that day.
LISA
Milla has a swim meet on Friday.
STEPHEN
I’ll be there.
LISA
Your brother invited us over to dinner this weekend.
STEPHEN
Brother or new wife?
LISA
Be nice Stephen. It’s not her fault she’s number three.
STEPHEN
Four.
LISA
Right. Well, number four is making lasagna.
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Stephen smiles as he walks over to his wife and kisses her on the forehead.
STEPHEN LECTURE (V.O)
As viruses adapted to the changing environment, the role of messenger to cells turned into defiler of genes. In fact - Virus is Latin for poison.
STEPHEN
You’re hot.
LISA
Thank you, but I’m not in the mood.
STEPHEN
No, I’m serious. You’re burning up. Should you be going into the shop today?
LISA
Probably not, but tell that to the Riveras
STEPHEN
The Riveras?
LISA
They ordered five hundred cupcakes for their daughter’s quinceanera celebration, and I’ve had a no show this morning, already.
STEPHEN
Alright cake boss but tell the Riveras, I’m not happy,
LISA
(laughs) Go. You’re gonna miss your flight.
SFX: (Kissing)
LISA
Twenty-four hours?
STEPHEN
Twenty-four hours.
24 hours
So much can happen in that time
You can change from hopeless to sublime
Or be helpless when you once were fine
Just a day can make you lose your mind
Life can range from sun to showers
In 24 hours
LISA
In a bit of a hurry
I’m so behind
There’s no need to worry
I’ll be fine
Wish I had more time
To get things in line
Than 24 hours