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TELEVISION STUDIO

A hand in front of the camera is counting down. A woman wearing a suit sits in a chair facing the camera.

"...Business Watch, with our own Gloria Jane."

"Thanks, Phil. And now we turn our attention to agriculture, where an unlikely personality has now come on to the scene in a major way." Gloria Says

We see several video camera views of the scene: Gloria facing the camera, She and Dick Roman sitting opposite each other, and Dick is facing the camera.

"Richard Roman, a CEO whose company dominates the defense and aviation sectors, not to mention being a giant in the motivational-speaking world." Gloria Says

"What can I say, Gloria? I'm a multitasker." Dick Says

"Clearly. And now you've recently purchased controlling stock in Sucrocorp – among the world's leading manufacturers in high-fructose corn syrup. It's a pleasure to have you with us, Richard." Gloria Says

"Please. "Dick." He Says

"So, tell us, Dick, why the recent fascination with big foods?" Gloria Asks

"Well, it's no secret we all love to eat, but now Sucrocorp will focus on eating well." Dick Says

"Help me connect the dots. How will pumping sweeteners into our system make us healthier?" Gloria Asks

"One word – purity. We're dialing back the additives to deliver the highest quality all-American product you people deserve. America is for go-getters, folks who get off their butts and make it happen. And we need you just as healthy as you can be. Which is why we are diving whole hog into what keeps Americans living longer... and tasting better." Dick Says

While He speaks, we see an overweight man dressed in shorts and a singlet, sitting on a sofa eating snack food from a bag while watching television
A man in a convenience store slowly chewing a sugar-coated pastry while watching the Dick Roman interview on the store's television, A group of men watching the interview on television.

"You do, of course, mean to say the food will be tasting better." Gloria Says

"That's exactly what I mean." Dick Says

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TELEVISION STUDIO

Gloria is looking at the video screens with a producer. "Yeah, very good."

Dick Roman hands his microphone to an assistant. Susan walks up to Dick Roman and puts a briefcase on the desk in front of him.

"Your 11 a.m. is waiting in the conference room." Susan Says

"Thank you, Susan." He opens the briefcase and takes out The Word of God, Susan smiles slightly and turns away. "Susan... Are we still looking for a rep in mainstream media?" Dick Says

"Yes, we are." Susan Says

"Wunderbar. Put a replace order on Gloria there." Dick Says

"And with the corpse?" Susan Asks

"Call Chef Fieri. I feel like barbecue." Dick Says

OFFICE

Edgar is seated at a table opposite someone, Dick Roman enters.

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