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sooner than we ever expected.

SAL:
I am pleased to hear that.

I knew you would be.

I would like to explore another possibility.

Diagnosis is only the first step.

The process is incomplete

unless it leads to a cure. Do you agree?

SAL:
Yes, I agree.

Does that mean you believe Hal

can be restored to normal functioning?

I hope. I dont know.

There may have been irreversible damage.

Certainly loss of memory.

I need your cooperation, Sal.

SAL:
Of course, Dr. Chandra.

CHANDRA:
There may be certain risks.

SAL:
What do you mean?

I would like to disconnect

some of your circuits.

Particularly your higher functions,

just like Hal was disconnected.

Id like to see the effects when I reconnect

your systems.

CHANDRA:
Just the way I will with Hal.

Does this disturb you?

SAL:
I am unable to answer that

without more specific information.

Im very sorry. It probably doesnt

mean anything, so dont worry about it.

Id like to open a new file.

Here is the name for it:

CHANDRA:
Do you know what that means?

SAL:
There are 25 references

in the current encyclopedia.

Which one do you think is relevant?

SAL:
The tutor ofAchilles?

[Chuckles] Thats very interesting.

I didnt know that one.

Try again.

SAL:
A fabulous bird reborn

from the ashes of its earlier life.

That is correct.

And do you know why I chose that?

SAL:
Yes. Because you have hopes

that Hal can be reactivated.

Yes, with your assistance.

CHANDRA:
Are you ready?

SAL:
I would like to ask a question.

CHANDRA:
What is it?

SAL:
Will I dream?

Of course you will dream.

All intelligent creatures dream.

Nobody knows why.

CHANDRA:
Perhaps you will dream of Hal...

...just as I often do.

[High-pitched squeaking]

CAROLINE:
Theyve already eaten dinner.

You havent.

Come on to the table, Christopher.

CHRISTOPHER:
Theyre hungry.

Then go tell them to come to the table.

CAROLINE:
I got spaghetti here.

I dont want it to go to waste.

Come on, now.

[Squeaking]

Youll like it. Its got lots of stuff in it

thats bad for you.

Ive been thinking about it and

I dont want you to come to my lecture.

Itll make me nervous.

Dont feel offended.

Im just scared enough as it is.

Besides, you wont be missing much.

Its just a room full of marine biologists

arguing over plankton.

CAROLINE:
Hello?

FLOYD:
What?

[Giggles]

Im sorry.

I said, I dont want you to go to my lecture.

Id be nervous.

Okay.

Contain your disappointment.

CHRISTOPHER:

What are you gonna talk about?

Dolphins.

Fish again.

Theyre not fish, and, yes,

thats what we study.

Why?

Eat.

How was Washington?

Fine.

Are you tired?

Im going on the flight.

[Mysterious instrumental music]

[Whispers] When?

Four months.

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