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We're at the hotel, sir. You can go straight to your suite. Thank you.

Good evening, kind sir.

In the words of the Honorable Dr. Thomas Fuller, charity begins at home, but it

doesn't end there.

Aristotle taught us that the unfortunate need people who'll be kind.

Prosperous need people to be kind, too.

Our own Bible tells us that it's more blessed to give than to receive.

What do you say?

I've always believed it's annoying to give to beggars.

It's also annoying not to give to them. As a result...

I think that beggars should be abolished entirely.

I'll take your bags.

You take care of this.

Ah, so nice of Derek to leave us with a little project while he's in Amsterdam.

Yeah, because we wouldn't know what to do with the weekend off now, would we?

Oh, it beats filing reports.

Well, when we're done with this, what do you think comes next?

Oh, yeah.

Well, after two days of scraping, we end up with a rock cube. I don't know. If I

were the king in ancient China, I think I'd come up with something a little more

exotic to be buried with.

Can I see?

Yeah, be my guest.

Thank you.

What are these markings?

I don't know. They're not familiar.

I guess we'll learn more when we scan it, though.

I guess.

Excuse me, but...

I just had the strangest feeling.

So did I. Yeah, it's vaguely exciting, but you can't put your finger on it.

Yeah.

Let's see what else we can find out about this, huh?

Ivan?

Bring the car out.

So what time is this consultant supposed to be here? Nicholas Holtman?

Sometime this afternoon.

Why did London House think we needed help with this?

Well, he's supposed to be an expert on ancient Far Eastern artifacts.

I don't know about you, but I'd certainly like to have this thing

he gets here.

That's strange, isn't it?

It looks like it's hollow, but there are no seams.

Is there any indication of what it's made of?

Primarily stone with traces of lead, iron, and titanium. I'd say it's almost

indestructible. No, there's got to be a way in.

Maybe Mr. Oldman knows how to open it.

Yeah, but what do we know about Mr. Oldman?

I've worked days in the Far East, and I've never met him.

Well, I saw his credentials in the precept of the London house the person

vouched for him. Ah, well, then I can picture him now.

Short, bald, officious, and smells like pipe tobacco.

I'm thinking tall, chiseled, blue eyes like Paul Newman.

In your dreams.

Okay, well, if we're going to talk about the ideal man, he has to have soft

hands and big brown eyes. Oh, I'm partial to green myself.

I'll settle for part Adonis, part Einstein.

Not Einstein.

Let's go back to this man.

Yes,

Jonathan.

Oh, yes, we are expecting him.

Okay, thank you.

Well, I guess we're going to find out soon enough.

Mark my words.

I'm Nicholas Oldman.

And you must be... Dr.

Horrigan.

Uh, yes, I mean... The priesthood at the London house provided me with dossiers.

Hate coming into a situation unprepared.

How's your daughter Kat enjoying the fourth grade?

I remember having a heck of a time with long division.

Yeah, I... I know what you mean. I just... Give me a calculator any day of

week, huh?

Excuse me.

Ms. Adams, are you finding the winters in San Francisco a respite from the sub

-zero temperatures in Boston?

Actually, I miss the snow.

I don't miss the slush of the crowded trains, though. Ah, the Metropolitan

Transportation Authority, the place where chivalry is truly dead.

And of course, Ms. Moreau, j 'ai lu tout le travail que vous avez fait.

C 'est super.

Merci, mais vous êtes trop gentil.

I don't mean to be rude, but I'm rather anxious to see the artifact.

It's upstairs.

Did you just feel something?

I'm not sure. Perhaps a tingling sensation?

Did you experience anything when you touched it?

Uh, well, I mean, I wasn't really positive. It's a sort of subliminal

Very subtle.

So what can you tell us about it?

Not much. The dig site where it was found would suggest it's from the Han

Dynasty, which were placed about 100 years before Christ.

One of the provincial rulers of the Han Dynasty, Liu Xing, was... Fixated on the

supernatural. You've done your homework.

Well, we scanned it and determined it's hollow.

Indeed.

May I borrow these? They're for you.

This is a collaboration.

So it is.

We have quite a bit of work to do.

I have an appointment at the hotel. I'll be back tomorrow.

I look forward to working with you all.

Yes.

I'll find my own way out.

Interesting man.

Interesting and charming.

Come on, say it. And a bit sexy.

You think?

You don't?

Nobody my type is.

Well, except for his eyes.

Killer blue eyes.

Come on, Rachel, wear your glasses. His eyes were brown.

I don't know about you guys, but the way the light was hitting his eyes, I could

have sworn his eyes were green.

Green?

It seems like yesterday the cube was within my grasp, only to be snatched

by Liu Xing.

Of course, it cost him his life.

And now, 2 ,000 years later, the legacy uncovers his secret vault, and the cube

once again surfaces.

I do think it has fallen into the hands of three such lovely ladies. Oh, I'm

going to enjoy colorblind. Collaborating with them.

If you want the cube, why don't you just take it from them?

Because they hold the key to opening it.

Fortunately, they don't know that.

Mr. Alden, what are you doing here?

I hope I'm not disturbing you.

No. Come in. I was just doing some research upstairs.

On the cube?

Yes.

I kept thinking about it. I couldn't sleep.

Do you think I could have another look at it?

Yeah, sure. Let me just see if Alex and Rachel... I don't think that's

necessary. I'll just be a few minutes.

Besides, I'm talking to the real scholar here, right?

Um... No reason to be humble.

Shall we?

Here we are.

You seem to have a kinship with us.

You of all people would understand.

Every archaeologist spends his or her lifetime searching for his own holy

And the stone cube is yours?

Time will tell.

Here.

Hold on to this and tell me what you feel.

I feel something ancient.

Something important.

Kristen, surrender to your emotions and tell me what you really feel.

All right.

I feel... life... moving.

desperately to get out.

Continue.

I feel passion and desire.

Cube is you, isn't it?

Full of life, trying to burst out, brimming with passions and desires.

But too bound by your social mores to let yourself be free.

I don't know.

I can see into your heart, Kristen.

I see the soul of an artist. I have paints and a canvas, and I never find

time. It's not a matter of time.

It's a matter of letting go.

Finding the passionate side of your personality and riding with it. Do you

understand? I think I do.

Let me help you discover that side.

Please.

A large canvas awaits your artistry. You begin to capture the vibrant colors on

your canvas, and as you paint, the colors become more alive until you

with your surroundings.

What just happened there?

You opened your soul.

But that was so real, I could smell the ocean. It was real because you allowed

yourself to be swept away by your passion.

Did you enjoy the release, the breath of freedom?

Oh, yes.

Kristen.

I feel something special between us. I could tell the moment I met you.

Please, I want to be the one that helps you release your passions.

We were just beginning.

It's late.

I'll be back.

I'll be waiting.

I know.

Well, it doesn't look like she slept in her bed all last night.

Kristen.

Hey.

Kristen.

Are you all right?

Kristen.

Did you say something?

I didn't know you painted. What brought on this sudden urge?

Nicholas.

Nicholas Oldman?

Uh -huh. He came back last night and he... He

what?

Helped me get in touch with my soul.

I see. So he was here and, uh... How come you didn't tell us?

Well, he came to talk to me.

Have you been at this all night?

Oh, once I started, it felt so right.

You know, maybe you ought to stop for a little bit, take a break, get some rest.

Oh, no, there's so much more to do. Look.

You have any idea what she's talking about?

Well, obviously, Mr. Oldman made quite an impression upon her. That's if he was

even here.

What, you think she was imagining it?

Well, let's check it out.

Jonathan, Rachel.

Hey, listen, was there Mr. Oldman on the island?

Thank you.

Yeah, he was here.

Well, why would he come here so late?

I don't know. It's obvious.

It's obviously something to do with the cube.

Who the hell have a word with Mr. Oldman?

You're going to be here later this afternoon. Why did you just wait? Oh, I

got a funny feeling about this. And after seeing Kristen like this... Call

down to room service, Ivan.

We're expecting a visitor.

Miss Moreau, what an unexpected pleasure.

Nice place.

Not exactly where I expect to find an archaeologist, but... I'm a slave to

creature comforts. Not an honorable trade, but one that I've accepted.

Can I offer you anything?

No, thank you. I came to talk about the cube.

Excellent. Did you bring it with you? Mm -hmm. May I?

Quite an incredible piece. Wouldn't you agree?

I don't know.

Why don't you tell me about it?

As I said before, I suspect it's from Leo Shing's reign.

And if it is?

Then it might hold some fascinating secrets.

Such as?

Ms. Moreau, I thought this was going to be a collaboration.

Why do I suddenly feel like I'm being interrogated?

Because I think you're holding out on us. Holding out?

You came to the house last night.

To do some measurements on the cube, take some photos to aid in my research.

What went on between you and Kristen?

We had a wonderful chat.

A chat?

Well, she stayed up all night painting.

Good for her. She mentioned to me that she always wanted to be a painter. I

encouraged her to pursue her dreams. I never realized she would follow them so

rapidly.

Well, it's...

Not just that. She's... different.

Changed. Why can't you celebrate your friend's awakened passion?

Because I don't think it's healthy.

To follow your dreams.

To let your feelings soar.

Take this artifact, for example. This is the result of someone's passion.

Here.

Hold it in your hand.

Tell me what you feel.

Something ageless.

Now, try again.

Only this time, place yourself within the queue.

overwhelming power that confined, constricted.

What you feel is pure passion.

Your passion screaming to be set free.

I think we have my passion under control, thank you.

That's just it.

You've had it under control for far too long.

You are a woman with acute senses that have become dulled.

Maybe.

Maybe you're right.

I can help you to see clearly again.

To take in the world around you in all its magnificent glory. Do you want that?

Then close your eyes.

in a place where your senses run wild.

Fragrances you've never dreamed imaginable.

You can taste the intense flavors like you never have before.

Your world is filled with aromas and sights and tastes that have suddenly

awakened.

We owe it to ourselves to enjoy this to its fullest.

Alex, you're very special to me.

I could tell from the moment we met.

I want to help you appreciate the world around me.

Please help me.

Close your eye.

It's time for you to go back to the house. But I want to explore my senses

you. I want to awaken.

And you will.

This is just the beginning, my dear.

The beginning of a whole new life.

Hey.

Hi.

How are you feeling?

Why, you got some sleep? Actually, no, I'm not very tired.

Oh, good. Well, then, maybe you can help me out with this.

Ancient Far Eastern archaeology is not my strong suit. Yeah.

Where's the cube?

Alex took it.

Alex took it where?

The Oldman. She thought maybe he could help us out.

Alex went to see Nicholas?

Kristen?

What exactly happened between you two last night?

That's none of your business.

Oh, well.

Take a look at these markings. I've cross -checked them with all the Chinese

characters at the time, and I can't find a match.

Uh -huh.

Whatever.

Where are you going?

Back to my painting.

When Alex comes back, please let me know.

Jonathan said you... God,

what is all of this?

Food. Oh, yeah, I can see that. Pretty hungry, huh?

Starved.

You know, this plum is unbelievable.

It's the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. Oh, no, no, wait.

I'll have some later, thanks.

Have you ever really looked at the colors around you?

Ah. I mean, the painting.

I used to look at the flowers and I'd say red.

But now I look at it and I see scarlet, crimson, vermilion.

Uh, how was your meeting with Mr. Olman?

Oh, Nicholas is a wonderful man.

Nicholas, I see. So when you left, there was something not quite right about

this guy, and now it's Nicholas?

I know, I was totally wrong. He's truly amazing.

Right, I've heard that.

You went to go see Nicholas today. Why?

I don't answer to you.

Alex. Kristen, come on.

Actually, Nicholas and I have something very special.

Oh, you're obviously deluding yourself, Alex. Nicholas told me last night that

I'm the special one. Well, I guess he changed his mind.

Okay, this is insane. What is wrong with the two of you? You wouldn't

understand, Rachel. What I understand, Alex, is that this man has done

very ugly to both of you. Oh, it's not ugly.

What I have with Nicholas is beautiful.

Alex, can I have the cube, please? Why?

Because I need to do some work on it.

I don't think that's necessary.

Well, I do.

Could I have it, please?

Thank you.

Now, do you think the two of you can be in the same room without killing each

other? Oh, you don't have to worry.

I don't want to be in the same room as her.

Alex.

Alex.

Just tell me what's going on.

I just realized that I've been hiding my head in this van for so long.

I'm just going to open myself up and experience life.

By eating yourself to death.

The whole food is just a metaphor.

Look at this.

Feel the textures. Go on, feel.

Isn't that beautiful?

Look at these colors.

Look at the smell.

Oh,

and the succulent flavors. I'm telling you, they all represent a life I never

allow myself to enjoy.

My senses are soaring, and I'm just going to fly with it.

What is that?

One more, Ivan, and the power will be mine. All I need is the lovely Dr.

Corrigan to make her contribution to the blood bank.

Why these women?

Because when they touched the cube, Bo Jing blessed them.

The three of them share a special bond which makes bringing them over to my

one by one all the more satisfying.

What exactly happens once you obtain the cube?

The spirit of Bo Jing will imbue me with his power and simply put, I'll be

unstoppable.

So are you going back out to the Legacy House tonight?

I don't think so.

I expect that things there have piqued Rachel's interest.

She'll be along soon enough.

Still at it, huh?

If you mean still at discovering the world around me, I'll be at this for the

rest of my life.

You should try it. Oh, no, thanks.

I'm pretty happy with my own life.

I've got a great daughter, friends I love very much, one of whom I'm...

A little bit worried about right now.

Oh, Rachel, Rachel, Rachel. Don't worry about me.

It's you that I'm worried about.

Right. Right. Look, Alex, Kristen is waiting for us.

There's something I've got to show you two.

Frankly, I don't care.

And I'm not supposed to be worried about you?

Can you tear yourself away long enough to come with me to the control room?

Let's go.

I don't know, but it looks alive.

It's impossible.

The thing's over 2 ,000 years old. There's no way in or out of it. No way

we know of yet.

But why don't you access the dig records themselves?

Good idea.

Huh. Well, look at that.

Liu Xing reportedly found a cube that contained the soul of a powerful spirit

known as Bo Xing.

According to legend, the spirit was released. He did Shang's bidding and

him great fortune, then returned to dwell in the cube.

Well, that's it.

Yeah. I mean, when we touched the cube, we each felt something, something alive,

right? It's an old wives' tale.

Come on, Alex.

What? After all we've been through, you're going to just blow this off like

that? Well, this is ridiculous.

You think that the cube is some sort of Aladdin's lamp with a genie inside?

Exactly.

And Mr. Oldman wants that genie. Now, we just have to figure out why.

Well, maybe one of us should pay Mr. Oldman a visit. I'll go. No, I'll go. I

think I'll go.

Bye. What secrets do you hold?

I appreciate you coming all the way down here to see me, Dr. Corrigan. I was

hoping to have the opportunity to talk to you one -on -one.

I wouldn't have missed it for the world, Mr. Alden.

Please call me Nicholas.

All right, Nicholas.

It's Rachel.

Thank you.

This piece is very intriguing, isn't it? Isn't it?

And there's something inside that appears to be alive.

Alive? That's astounding.

Uh -huh. I agree.

What aren't you telling me, Nicholas?

What are you hiding from me?

Nothing. Like you, I'm looking for answers.

You know, Alex came here with a healthy suspicion as well.

Yes, I know.

But by the time she left, she was in some other world, just like Kristen.

Your associates simply found that there was more... ...in that necklace.

You give me too much credit.

I only help them explore the depths.

Would you like me to help you as well?

No. I think I'll pass.

You see?

I didn't come here for a psychic makeover, just a little scientific

investigation.

You strike me as someone with great romance and style. Why do you hide it?

It isn't going to work, Nicholas.

You just allowed yourself to open up.

Perhaps you'd like to dance.

See, that's not so bad, is it?

I can feel the music in you so long.

You're a natural.

Does that feel right?

Found your passion.

be free to guide you.

You want to be free, don't you, Rachel?

I don't know. Close your eyes.

Rachel, what's wrong?

Tell me about Bo Jing.

Sounds Chinese.

Are you testing me, Rachel?

You could say that.

Rachel, don't believe we have so much to talk about. We have nothing to say to

each other and stay away from Kristen and Alex.

Should I take that as a threat?

Take it any way you want to.

You get it?

No.

But I will.

Why not just kill her and take the blood?

Because she must submit to me.

The man is evil. Don't be ridiculous.

Alex, look at... What is happening with you?

With the both of you? I like the new me.

So do I. What's wrong with enjoying your life for a change?

No, no, no, no, no. This is not about enjoying your life. Enjoying your life

fine, but this is not the case here.

I mean, Kristen, I think it's fabulous that you started painting again, but

at this.

What's wrong with it?

The beautiful landscape that somehow you've twisted into something

Is that what's inside your soul?

I think that's a terrible thing to say, Rachel.

I think you're just jealous because Nicholas doesn't think you're special.

Oh, God.

All right, all right, Alex.

Enjoying your life is one thing, but to me it looks like you're on some kind of

nonstop binge and you're just going to make yourself sick or worse. I mean,

there is something wrong with Nicholas Oldman.

There is. I mean, he's a very, very compelling man, and he tried to bring me

into the fold, too, but I resisted it.

Listen, when I brought up Bo -Jing, it was like I slapped him in the face. You

know, I cannot believe how petty you're being, Rachel.

I, for one, think Nicholas is fantastic.

You don't understand, do you, Kristen?

Nicholas Oldman needs us to get inside the cube. That's what's going on here.

You're talking like a crazy person. I'm not going to listen to this anymore.

Well, for once, Alex and I agree.

Ivan,

my old friend.

Come, have a walk with me.

Cigar. You know I don't smoke.

It's what I love about you, Ivan, never giving in to temptation.

Do you have a plan?

I don't think Rachel's as tough as she makes herself out to be.

I've transformed the other two. It's only a matter of time until I have her

well. Once I do, and I don't need them anymore, I've decided that she'll be the

first one I kill.

Slowly.

Yes, please.

Let me know as soon as you can.

Great. Thank you.

Interesting.

Turns

out

our boy is a fraud, huh? The question is, who is he?

This has to be wrong.

I saw his credentials. I talked to the priest at the London house, and he

personally vouched for Nicholas.

Well, this Oldman, or whoever he is, is a master of illusion.

I ran a cross -check of all the archaeological digs in the past 20

well as all the university records from all over the world, and there is not one

word, not one mention of a Nicholas Oldman. Not anywhere.

All right. So then how do you explain everything that he knew about it? He did

his homework.

We can't underestimate this man.

Okay, so, if he's not who he says he is, then who is he? Who or what?

Obviously, he is brilliant.

Obviously, he is very, very dangerous.

Now, look, you've got to believe me.

Chris and Alex, this man, this man has done something to the two of you that

can't explain.

Now, you think he's given you some sort of gift, but in truth... He's taken a

little part of you. He's taken a part of your free will.

Rachel. You know what I think?

I think you're trying to rationalize your own fantasies. Oh, yeah, right.

Rachel, why can't you accept Nicholas for who he is instead of this silly

hunt? Okay, look, look, look.

That's it. When he was trying to seduce me, he took my palm and he ran his

fingernail across it.

Did that happen to either of you?

I seem to remember a cut on my hand.

Yes, it was. And it felt wonderful at the time, but... There's no sign of a

No, but there was, because I remember feeling a tiny trickle of blood.

Blood? Yeah.

Blood.

He needs our blood.

Why? It must have something to do with the cue.

Right.

Okay, now this is what I'm talking about. Come on, you guys.

We have to figure out what's going on.

Alex, come on. Kristen, wake up.

Alex, so good to hear from you.

How are you feeling?

Well, I'm wonderful.

It's just Rachel I'm worried about.

Is there a problem with the good doctor?

Well, she just...

hasn't been herself since she last visited you. It's like she's suffering

sort of split personality disorder.

And do you think I could help? Well, you're the only one who can.

She just needs to be free like you did for me and Kristen.

Please.

How could I resist the opportunity to help a fellow human?

It will mean so much to me.

And it will mean so much to me, too.

It appears that Rachel was halfway there. She just needs a little push.

Do you trust them?

Alex is completely under my sway. She would never lie to me.

I love dealing with humans.

So predictable.

You look acquitted.

Where's Rachel?

She's in here.

Hello, Nicholas.

Christian.

Rachel, I like what you've done with yourself.

No, it's not me, Nicholas. It's you.

You were just starting to help me and...

I cut you off too quickly.

I want... I

need you to show me how to release my inner self.

Tell me what to do.

Feel its power.

Hear it calling out to your soul.

Excellent.

Let yourself go.

Something wrong.

You.

What are you doing?

I'm giving back.

It's gone far enough.

Oh, but we're just getting started.

Bring me the cube or I guarantee you Rachel will die.

He's not going to kill me, Chris, and he needs my blood.

Intense, wasn't it? Next time it'll be deadly.

Do it, Chris.

Do it!

Ladies, I believe we have a stalemate. Without Rachel's blood, the cube is

useless.

I came at the office.

No!

I am the one who taught them how to freeze.

You will do my bidding.

Fill me with your power.

Sorry, Nicholas.

You weren't first.

What's happened here?

Oh, well, I guess you could say we were exploring our inner selves, Derek.

Yeah.

Nicholas wanted to use us, but in the end, he gave us each a special gift.

He showed us how to find our passions and helped us to unlock them.

So, despite his intentions,

we'll always owe him a small bit of gratitude.