The Fantastic Four Page #2

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VICTOR:

But dreams don't pay the bills, do

they?

(a condescending smile)

Same old Reed, the hopeless optimist.

Still reaching for the stars, with the

world on your back.

REED:

You remember in school we talked about

working together. That's what I was

about to explain...

Reed presses the remote. Another hologram appears: A SHUTTLE

slowly approaching AN ORBITING SPACE STATION. Both bear the

VON DOOM INDUSTRIES logo. Victor smiles, more intrigued.

VICTOR:

So it's not my money you want. It's

my toys... Tell me: if NASA doesn't

trust you, why should I?

Victor is a step ahead. Reed pauses, thrown for a beat. Ben

wakes up, suspicious. Victor notices. He notices

everything.

VICTOR (CONT'D)

That's my job. To stay a step ahead.

To know what other men don't.

Ben gets close to Reed, turning toward the door.

BEN:

I can't take this.

REED:

(low, quiet)

Ben. This is business. Just work.

A beat. Victor cracks a smile, enjoying the tension. And...

SUE (O.S.)

He's right, Ben.

They turn to see...SUE STORM (demure, stunning) standing in a

corner...possibly for the whole presentation. A little cold:

SUE (CONT'D)

It's just business.

VICTOR:

I think you both know my Director of

Genetic Research, Susan Storm.

BEN:

Heya Susie.

(under breath, to Reed)

One more thing he's got.

Sue gracefully walks into the office, only taking her eyes

off of Reed to give Ben a warm hug.

SUE:

Ben, it's been too long.

She gives Reed a polite handshake. Victor watches carefully.

Reed looks uncomfortable in her gaze. A little tongue-tied.

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