Longevity

We live in a time where the wealthy can opt of the contract we all agree to where we age at the same rate then die. In answer to the question, “You want to live forever?” they respond “yes”.

But is the first question, “Should we live for ever?”

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INT. EE BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM — MID-MORNING 1 YEAR AGO

RICHARD
“My father always believed in pushing the boundaries of human potential. Today, we continue his legacy.”

INT. ARCHBISHOP’S OFFICE – DAY

ARCHBISHOP WILKINSON
“It’s a troubling thought, isn’t it? Man playing God.”


INT. MICHAEL’S LUXURY CAR

RADIO HOST (V.O.)
“EE’s life-extension treatment has sparked a firestorm. Critics say it’s only for the wealthy, creating a society where only the elite live forever.”

INT. TREVOR’S HOUSE

Trevor is most at ease at home having drinks with his lifelong friend Kevin.

TREVOR
“Let’s do it together, Kev. Me and you.”


INT. EE BUILDING – CONFERENCE ROOM 3

RICHARD
“We’re changing the future. Full steam ahead.”


INT. MICHAEL’S HOUSE

Michael’s wife, watches him pack his briefcase in sadness.

SUSAN
“I’m starting to feel like the mistress in this relationship.”


INT. EE BUILDING FOYER / RECEPTION – MORNING

Tamika, looking uneasy, stands in the bustling EE reception, glancing around as if questioning everything.


INT. CHURCH OF ENGLAND CONFERENCE ROOM – LATE AFTERNOON

DEAN HARRISON
“People are afraid of death, and now, they’re afraid of being left behind.”


INT. EE BUILDING CONSULTATION ROOM

MICHAEL
“Imagine — ten years younger, sharper, stronger. You’ll feel like you’re in your prime again.”

INT. TAMIKA’S APARTMENT

DR. DAWSON (ON TV)
“This isn’t evolution; it’s exclusion. A world where the wealthy live forever, and the rest of us… fade away.”

INT. EE BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM — MID-MORNING

Michael holding a press conference, deflecting questions from reporters.

INT. TREVOR’S HOUSE BATHROOM

Trevor looking at his reflection in a bathroom mirror, touching his aging face.

INT. CHURCH HOUSE, WESTMINSTER

The Church leadership debating heatedly.

BISHOP CARTER
“It’s playing God, and we cannot condone it.”

EXT. EE BUILDING — MID-MORNING

Protesters outside EE’s offices holding signs that read “Life for All” and “No to Elitism.”

INT. EE BUILDING MICHAEL’S OFFICE — MID-MORNING

MICHAEL (V.O.)
“Let them talk. We’re already ahead.”

He smirks, raising his glass in a toast to the city below.

Let’s talk about “Longevity”

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