"We've decided to give you the part," Morrison replied. "You impressed us with your audition... well, I suppose I saw it after the fact, but when I saw the recordings, I knew we'd found our Terry Slater!"

More like he knew once he saw the boy's references included Benjamin Factor, and that he'd already made a presence for himself by speaking at that pro-Numbered event. He was talented, sure, but it was easier to build up a star when they'd done a bit of the work themselves.

"This is a big opportunity for you, young man. We're going to be very successful together."