INT – CONCERT ARENA – NIGHT

The arena is setup for a concert. Thousands of people are in attendance. Gloria and Alex are standing close to the stage, both having backstage passes around their necks. Alex is wearing earplugs. The band is performing and the lead guitarist goes into a solo.

GLORIA

(Screaming to Alex)

He's good, isn't he!

ALEX

What?

GLORIA

(Louder and slower than before)

He's good, isn't he!

ALEX

(Sarcastically)

Yes, masterful! Eric Clapton has nothing on him!

(Pauses)

Can we go backstage now and wait for him!

Gloria and Alex make their way to the backstage area.

INT. - CONCERT ARENA – BACKSTAGE HALLWAY

They both are standing and chatting in a hallway, waiting for Brad to meet them. The loud music has stopped. Alex has removed his earplugs.

GLORIA

I'm telling you, I have no idea what happened to Switchblade.

ALEX

What?

GLORIA

I haven't received many details from the General, but I do know it never landed in Californialast night. I'll tell you more later...I see Brad.

BRAD

Hi, Gloria...Dr. Sector.

Brad approaches. He and Gloria exchange a cheek kiss. He shakes Alex's hand.

BRAD (cont.)

Thanks for coming to the show. I must say, I didn't expect to see you both again so soon.

GLORIA

Well, I wish I could say this was a social visit.

ALEX

Brad, you've helped me so much in the past year with vehicle development. I can't thank you enough.

BRAD

I appreciate that.

ALEX

I know your music career has taken off since you last work for me, but I'd like you to come finish what we began.

BRAD

What do you mean? I thought the government shut everything down?

GLORIA

We are putting the band back together, so to speak. We need your help.

BRAD

By finishing, do you mean the Condor project?

ALEX

Yes. All I'm asking is to complete it and take it out for a little demo run.

BRAD

Well, you are in luck. This was our last concert for who knows how long. Our lead singer just told us he signed a contract to go solo. Me being the adrenalin junkie I am, there would be nothing better than being on that bike. Who's funding the project now?

GLORIA

Matt Trakker.

There is a moment of silence. Brad thinks a moment.

BRAD

Okay, I'm in. When do we begin?