Crystal Skulls Page #4

One of the school's largest

donors objected.

My hands are tied.

So now donors dictate curriculum?

They were going to pull the funding, John.

All the funding.

We're talking fifty faculty jobs.

Ok, alright.

Tell me who it is.

I'll talk to them,

maybe I can convince them, if-

No, there's no convincing them.

Their minds are made up.

You're a world class archaeologist,

John,

and a fine academic.

You had to know

that something like this

would catch up with you sooner or later.

John. I am truly sorry about this.

Me too.

He's been in there a long time.

Give it a few more minutes.

A few more minutes

and he'll have a bloody lap dance.

Alright, that's it.

Leave it any longer and he's

going to be absolutely smashed.

Look on the bright side.

You can carry him out.

I'm not going to have him

throw up on my brand new suit.

Come on.

If you've got a pen, I'll sign it for you.

If you're lucky, some day

it'll be worth something.

Actually, our employer is very interested

in discussing it with you.

Alright,

what is his or her name?

I will make it out to he or she-

William Hadden.

H-A-D-D-E-N.

William Hadden?

The very wealthy technology fellow?

Yeah, that'd be the one.

Now what would he want with my book?

Not your book, mate.

You.

Me?

Let's just say for the moment

that he has a very deep,

personal interest in the subject matter.

Well, perhaps you should tell Mr. Hadden

that he's slightly misguided.

Crystal skulls are a theory.

Apparently not a very good one.

Oh s my'

Well, what if we told you

it was a little more than just a theory.

I'd say that you guys need another drink.

And by "you guys" I mean me.

Please.

It's me.

Yes, they are inside now.

I understand my mission.

They will not acquire

the thirteenth skull.

It sounds like you want

me to make a statement.

Fine.

It will be handled that way.

So I take it you don't want

me to sign the book?

Mr. Hadden would like you

to accompany us to Vienna.

He would like to talk to you in

person about the skulls.

Vienna sounds lovely.

But unfortunately I've got some students,

lectures to attend to.

Really?

Because we heard you've

been given a sabbatical

from your teaching obligations.

Oh, you heard about that?

Mr. Hadden was the one that relieved you

of those obligations.

Now why would he want to do that?

He's got bigger fish to fry, no?

He wants you to come to Vienna

to discuss you and

your father's life's work.

He thought it would

be better if he had your

Get him out!

Up the stairs! Go!!!!

Who was that guy

and why was he shooting at you?

He wasn't shooting at me,

he was aiming for you!

He was what?

The thirteenth skull is still out there

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