S4E8: An Open Mind

Tower 4

The mid-season finale of Tower 4 follows the harrowing aftermath of a violent encounter involving characters Mike and Jerry. As Mike deals w

Key takeaways

• Mike survives a shooting attempt due to the protection of a Kevlar vest worn during his time in Alaska.
• The organization 'Iris' is revealed to have historical ties to pharmaceutical research and government-funded projects.

Main topics

• The Iris conspiracy
• Memory loss and supernatural visions

Notable quotes

The waiting is the hardest part.

Conclusion

A high-stakes conclusion that transitions the series from a survival t

Transcript preview

Speaker 4 (0:00) Hey everyone, Rob here. Before we get into the mid-season finale of Tower 4, we want to give a couple updates. This is the mid-season finale, meaning there will be a part 2 to season 4. We don't know how many episodes it will be or when it will release though, and we don't even want to make an estimated guess because people will hold us to it and things always take longer than we expect. Yes, we know releases are slow, but it is impossible for us to go any faster. We are a small group of friends of which only two of us podcast full time. The rest all have day jobs and help record and edit when they can. Also, I am the primary writer. I get burnt out. And after nearly a full year focused on Tower Force Season 4 Part 1, I need a little breather. So we're going to take a little break before coming back for the final episodes to wrap up the story. It's more important to us that we end it well rather than quickly. But as soon as we know the release date, we will let everyone know. That being said, what's on the horizon for 7 Lamb? We're currently taking a little time to work on some of our other shows because they got neglected so we could focus on Tower 4. None of our shows are canceled and all will have new episodes. We're also focused on getting more content out for our Patreon. In fact, we're working on a short Gene prequel that will be a Patreon exclusive and will release between parts one and two of season four. We will also continue to release episodes ad-free and early on Patreon under the 4LAM tier. We're trying to put a lot of effort into our Patreon page because it really does help us keep pushing and keep producing. We have tons of exclusive content on our page, including series scripts, bloopers, bonus episodes of certain shows, a new anthology series, a slow burn zombie show called One Block, an interview podcast called Fence Jumpers, a behind the scenes discussion podcast called A Look Back, and so much more. And if you sign up for the year, you'll get 15 % off. Just visit patreon.com slash 7Lamb, the number seven, L-A-M-B. Again, creating podcasts is very hard and very time consuming. Every little bit helps. Once again, that's patreon.com slash 7lam, the number 7, L-A-M-B. And if you want to stay up to date, follow us on our socials at 7lampodcast. We often respond to messages, comments, and concerns. We also try to post updates as soon as we have them. Same goes for our Patreon page. Also, if you'd like to possibly become a voice actor for a future episode or even one of our other shows, email us at contactusat7lamp.com. Make sure to send some kind of demo, whether it's you reading a passage from a book, showcasing different accents or characters, or anything similar. Just something to give us a sense of your voice and recording equipment. So that's it for now. We hope you enjoy the two-hour mid-season finale of Tower 4, Season 4. Speaker 6 (3:00) God damn it, I didn't want to do this. You made me shoot you, you asshole. I pushed through the icy water. I was drenched in cold, frustrated. Speaker 6 (3:17) Jerry was face down in the shallow water, a pool of blood around him. Now what am I supposed to tell the boss? I flipped the guy over, and his eyes instantly shot open. Nothing! Speaker 7 (3:33) I fell back, my head throbbing. The guy hit me with a rock! Speaker 6 (3:42) I pointed the gun, but I could barely see. I was instantly hit in the head again. Speaker 7 (3:47) Then I felt Jerry get on top of me and hold me down. Speaker 5 (3:52) I Speaker 6 (3:57) was in so much pain, but I fought as hard as I could. The asshole was trying to drown me. My lungs were Speaker 7 (4:07) on fire. Speaker 6 (4:08) I Speaker 7 (4:08) could feel they were about to burst. I couldn't break free. Ow! Speaker 8 (4:17) I shot him. I saw the blood. I Speaker 7 (4:23) couldn't hold my breath any longer, and suddenly, I sucked in water, and everything went white. Speaker 1 (4:45) I waited another minute before finally letting go of his shirt collar and chest. I wanted to make sure the light had left his eyes. Anger was searching through me. A quick temper was never mentioned, but I wouldn't be shocked if I had one. Although to me, this was completely justified. Blood was still pouring from my arm. I then reached below my neck and touched my back. My back throbbed, but I was okay, even with my adrenaline waning and the pain pushing through. Speaker 5 (5:22) I Speaker 1 (5:23) took a nervous look around, but the channel was clear. I wondered if this Morrison, if that was his real name, disposed of poor old man Chuck the same way. I took one final look at the floating body by the shore. Speaker 1 (5:45) I startled from a weird sound, thinking maybe Morrison was rising. But no. I saw the black fin. It was a pod of orcas. Maybe four or five making their way north past the boat. In any other situation, I'd be enthralled to stand here and watch them. I loved nature. I knew that. But right now, I had to get out of here. Speaker 1 (6:17) Hopefully the animals didn't take an interest in me as I slowly swam for the boat. I reached the side and pulled myself up, which sent shooting pains up both arms and down my back. Speaker 5 (6:41) I went Speaker 1 (6:56) into the cabin and pulled my flannel and undershirt off. Speaker 1 (7:07) In my frantic state to escape, I wasn't thinking clearly. But as I was laying in the water, waiting for my life to flash before my eyes, I realized the reason it didn't wasn't because of my memory loss. It was because I wasn't dying. And that was because of the Kevlar, the vest I wore each time I was outside in Alaska. And in this instance, it helped. It didn't mean I wasn't still upset with myself for falling asleep and letting my guard down, especially with an unvetted man on board. But at least I took the proper precautions, like always. And that's what made me decide to continue my fight. I had to hold my breath until he approached, which wasn't easy. I pulled the vest off and flipped it to see the bullet wedged. That was close. A few inches higher, he would have hit me in the back of the neck. I peeled off my undershirt. I was still in a lot of pain, and since there was blood on the back of my shirt, I knew the bullet did make an impact. Speaker 1 (8:24) I opened the small bathroom door. A mirror hung on it. I kept it open with my foot, but turned my body to see the damage. There was a large welt and broken skin. Blood dripped from the wound. Speaker 8 (8:40) Damn. Speaker 1 (8:44) I dropped the shirt and made my way to my bags. Speaker 1 (8:53) I grabbed my first aid kit and patched myself up. My back wasn't easy, but that wound would heal quicker. Luckily, the other bullet went through my arm. I bandaged and wrapped it tightly. Five minutes later, and I plopped my ass on the bench. Never again. Never again will they get the upper hand. Speaker 1 (9:22) I leaned forward, trying to peer into the back room, wondering if this Morrison had other useful things with him. A phone, contact list, anything. But before I'd search, I needed to get this thing moving. I needed to get out of here before that body washed up somewhere, or others came looking for him. I got the anchor up and made my way to the wheel. For a fleeting moment, I thought about heading back to catch a cannon. Or more specifically, Mountain Point. But I knew it would be risky. Especially now. So instead, I continued down the channel. Towards Bellingham. Speaker 4 (10:33) Seven Lamb Productions presents Tower 4 Season 4 Episode 8 An Open Mind Speaker 1 (11:08) I went to the same place where Chuck picked me up. I wondered how long it would be before someone either reported him missing or found his or the other guy's body. Speaker 1 (11:22) I wasn't worried about anyone from IRIS finding me since Morrison said he had plans to head somewhere else, somewhere south. And after I went through his bag, I tossed most of it overboard, just in case he had a tracker. The contents were disappointing, but I'm not sure why I was surprised. It's not like there was going to be a secret journal with different codes or a list of all the people associated with security or board. It was just clothes, food. Bank cards, a satellite phone, and weapons. And all I kept were the weapons. His hunting knife and gun. Which after close inspection, I found to be clean. I wasn't sure where to pull the boat in, but I picked an empty spot by the far end. I was surprised how easy this came to me. Maybe this wasn't my first time driving a boat. How could I know? Speaker 1 (12:21) Luckily, instincts kicked in, just like with everything else I was capable of doing, including my survival. I quickly parked the boat and tied it to the cleats. I needed to hurry before anyone saw me. Once I finished, I climbed back on board and grabbed my bags. I was still in a lot of pain. I was able to patch up my wound, but it still hurt like hell. I had to carry both my bags with one arm. Speaker 1 (13:04) I quickly made my way along the dock and out the gate. A couple of other boaters walked by but said nothing. Now to get back to my place. When I got home, I ended up stitching my arm, rewrapping it, and putting it into a makeshift sling. Speaker 2 (14:07) This episode is sponsored by Vinted. 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Summoned to exercise a spirit from an isolated country house by the new owner, she comes face to face with a grotesque apparition. with powers that defy her own experience. For the first time, her greatest adversary is not the supernatural, but the living. Director David Boyle spends a uniquely terrifying and hauntingly atmospheric ghost story that Stephen King calls amazing and haunting. Don't miss Never After Dark in theaters September 25th. Get tickets now. I Speaker 1 (16:48) grabbed my tablet to see if there was a response. Speaker 1 (16:53) There was. It read, give me time. Speaker 5 (16:59) Time. Speaker 1 (17:01) That's all I gave. Tom Petty was right. The waiting is the hardest part. It was funny how some things stuck with me. There wasn't much. Usually it was a talent, like driving the boat or firing a gun. Sometimes it was a feeling like pain or sadness. And sometimes it was something random, like a song lyric. A song lyric that probably had a significant meaning that I would never know. Speaker 1 (17:37) I was going to wait to talk to Miles before contacting Mike, especially with it being so late. But fuck any more waiting. I needed to know. I grabbed my backup phone, which was now half-charged, and dialed Mike's number. On Mike. Where are you? Speaker 2 (18:34) My eyes fluttered open. I'd fallen asleep sitting upright in the bed with my shoes still on and two-thirds of a vodka bottle in my lap. Some of it had spilled onto the sheets. I could feel the dampness on my legs. Speaker 2 (18:50) My head was throbbing. I felt sick. I drank way too much in way too short a time. Again, on an empty stomach. With my eyes only half open, I reached around for my phone. I could read the alarm clock. It was four in the morning. Of course. Who the hell could be calling me this late? Speaker 2 (19:24) I felt like I was going to throw up. I made minimal movements, but eventually found my phone. What? Who is it? Speaker 8 (19:34) Mike? Speaker 2 (19:38) Jerry? Oh, shit. Speaker 6 (19:41) It's about damn time. Speaker 8 (19:47) What? I Speaker 6 (19:48) said, it's Speaker 2 (19:50) about damn time. I've been calling. Speaker 8 (19:52) You have? Speaker 2 (19:54) Yes. Speaker 8 (19:56) Well, I've... Speaker 2 (20:01) You have? I was so angry, but also still very drunk. I could feel the alcohol in my stomach sloshing around with each slight movement. Speaker 8 (20:10) I lost my f- Speaker 2 (20:11) Are you... Are you fucking kidding me? Speaker 8 (20:15) Sorry. Something happened and plans changed. Speaker 2 (20:26) I tried to stand, but I felt unsteady, so I quickly sat back down. Speaker 6 (20:30) But you lost your... your damn phone? Speaker 8 (20:34) That's right. But never mind that. We're talking now. Speaker 6 (20:38) It's fucking late. Speaker 8 (20:40) It's actually early. Speaker 2 (20:45) Mike, Speaker 8 (20:47) are you drunk? Can Speaker 2 (20:49) you blame me? Speaker 8 (20:51) No, I guess not. Speaker 2 (20:54) My head was throbbing and the dark room was tilting. I closed my eyes and rubbed my temples. Speaker 8 (21:00) Mike, did you feel something? Speaker 2 (21:08) What? Speaker 2 (21:12) I felt sick. Felt like I may vomit. Speaker 8 (21:15) Yeah. Did you feel something? Speaker 6 (21:21) Yes, I felt something. I felt a fucking guy, a co-worker of mine, a friend, attack me. He tried shooting me with a damn dart. The moment you take off, my whole life goes in the damn shitter. Speaker 6 (21:41) Everyone's lying to me. I was attacked. The police don't care. I found out I was getting special treatment at work because of some mysterious company. Those people, right? Now those people are waiting for me in my home and no one can give me a straight answer. How's that for feeling something? Speaker 2 (22:02) He didn't respond for what felt like minutes, but realistically I knew it was probably only five to ten seconds. What? Speaker 8 (22:19) I've had a little trouble on my end. Speaker 6 (22:23) Listen, buddy, I just want to know what the hell is going on. I could tell you. Yeah, yeah, I know. Speaker 2 (22:31) This time my anger forced me up. I held the wall to steady myself as the room spun ever so slightly. I know you Speaker 6 (22:42) tried to tell me and I'm not a great listener, but now I'm all ears, so just go ahead. Go ahead. Tell me all you know. Speaker 6 (22:57) Oh, give me a fucking break! Speaker 2 (23:00) As I walked across the room, the alcohol in my stomach sloshed. My groin and abs tightened as I knew I had about five seconds before I burst. Shit! I went to the bathroom and threw up nothing but yellow-white liquid, only half of it making it into the toilet. Speaker 8 (23:17) Mike, you okay? I leaned Speaker 2 (23:23) back against the wall, not wanting to move anymore. But I still lifted the phone to my ear. Why can't you tell me what's going on? Speaker 8 (23:37) Because it'll all be pointless if they get to you. If what you say is true, and there are people in your home, that means they're probably going to take you. Speaker 2 (23:46) Take me where? Speaker 8 (23:47) To the forest. To the facility. To the lab. Yes, but it's not just you. There are people trying to get me too. I Speaker 2 (23:59) felt another bubbling in my gut. I closed my mouth and concentrated, trying to fight the urge to vomit again. Mike? Speaker 2 (24:13) The moment passed. Speaker 6 (24:14) What does everyone want with me? Speaker 8 (24:18) It's not every- Speaker 2 (24:21) Iris. Speaker 8 (24:23) They were studying you, Mike. They still are to a lesser extent. As I and my contact predicted, Project Reintegration failed. Again. Speaker 2 (24:36) Again? Speaker 8 (24:37) Everything I said in that bar was true. Speaker 2 (24:44) Why me? For Speaker 8 (24:46) the same reason they wanted me. Speaker 2 (24:48) And, uh, that reason would be? Speaker 8 (24:53) quite numb. Speaker 2 (24:55) Jesus Christ. I'm being Speaker 8 (24:57) serious, Mike. My contact says that they were just picking people at random. But they had things that they were looking for, so you and I probably have something in common. Speaker 2 (25:08) You just don't know what that is. Speaker 8 (25:09) There's one thing I know for sure. They wanted people who didn't have anyone. People who were, for the most part, alone. For Speaker 2 (25:18) a brief moment, I pictured the hospital room with Mom. I saw the flatline. Speaker 8 (25:25) Mike, I had to leave. I'm in Washington now. If you saw things, if you're still seeing things to get here, you have to get out of Ketchikan. Mountain Point's not safe anymore either. You have got to get out. Speaker 2 (25:44) I don't know if I can trust you. I Speaker 8 (25:46) don't think at this point you have any other options. Speaker 2 (25:49) He was only half right about that. No, no, Speaker 6 (25:52) I could go find out why there's Speaker 2 (25:55) men waiting for me in my house. Speaker 2 (25:57) Confront them? Sure. Speaker 8 (25:59) And they'll shoot you with that same dart you previously avoided. Speaker 2 (26:03) And then they'll take me back to the forest? The lab? Speaker 8 (26:06) That's right. If you don't want to get tested on anymore, and you want more answers, get out of there. Come to Washington. I'll tell you everything I know, and I may be able to even show you some things. Speaker 6 (26:19) I do have one other option, you know. Another option entirely. I could just hop on a plane and take off. Fly somewhere and start anew. Speaker 8 (26:29) Like with Alaska? Speaker 6 (26:31) No, no. A place I choose. A place I know I chose. They'd Speaker 8 (26:35) find you. You Speaker 6 (26:36) know that. Speaker 8 (26:37) Yeah, I know that. It might take a while, but they will. Bullshit. Mike, let's be honest. You wouldn't do that. Speaker 2 (26:45) Why not? Speaker 8 (26:46) Because you want answers. That's why you've been trying to get a hold of me, right? I Speaker 2 (26:53) hated the cocky way he said that. Speaker 2 (26:57) But how do I know you have the answers I need? You don't even know much. Speaker 8 (27:00) Whatever answers I can't give you. I can get another way, but I need to know if you saw stuff the other night. Speaker 6 (27:08) Yes, Jerry. Flashes? Visions? Yes. I saw a bunch of shit I don't understand. Fires and server rooms and all kinds of bullshit. I even talked to her. Amber. I saw myself picking up a radio and talking to her. The same woman who fell to her death, but I felt like I was there in a tower overlooking the woods and chatting to this person. And that happened today when I was in line to get coffee. Speaker 2 (27:34) I felt like I may vomit again. I leaned forward, grabbed onto the toilet bowl with my free hand, readying myself. Speaker 8 (27:46) Then, Mike, you might not need me at all to get the answers you see. Speaker 2 (27:52) Why? Say that. Speaker 8 (27:55) Because, unlike me, they all might be in your head just waiting to come out. Speaker 2 (28:00) Ugh. Fine. Speaker 8 (28:02) Fuck. Where are you? Just get to Bellingham. When you do, the moment you step foot into the city, you text me. This new number. I'll give you a location for us to meet. Speaker 2 (28:13) Another bar? Speaker 8 (28:14) No. Not this time. This time I have to be even more careful. Speaker 2 (28:18) My stomach began rumbling. Oh no. Speaker 8 (28:23) And Mike, if I were you, I wouldn't take a flight. Speaker 2 (28:27) Seriously? Speaker 8 (28:30) I'm serious. How do you- It doesn't matter how. Find a way. Speaker 2 (28:35) Why don't you just come back here? Speaker 8 (28:37) I... I can't. Not now. Speaker 2 (28:41) The tightness in my stomach, abs, and groin came surging back. Speaker 8 (28:46) Just hurry and get here. Don't be seen and be careful who you trust. Speaker 2 (28:50) I wanted to trust Jerry. I really did. But the fact that he couldn't just tell me everything really made all of this difficult. It feels like the whole town is after me. Speaker 8 (29:01) Well, it's not. There are people that can help. You just got to find them. And watch your back. Speaker 2 (29:09) My jaw tightened. There was no more fighting it. Speaker 8 (29:12) Mike, you listening? Get here and watch out for yourself. I Speaker 2 (29:17) wasn't sure what I wanted to say. So instead I said nothing It was hard for me to concentrate anyway Find Speaker 8 (29:24) a way out now and text me when you arrive Okay, Mike and Speaker 2 (29:33) with that he hung up. Speaker 7 (29:35) Oh, thank god Speaker 2 (30:20) I slowly sat up. I must have passed out. I was sitting on the bathroom floor, dried vomit on the side of the toilet and surrounding tile. Speaker 6 (30:29) Ugh, Jesus Christ. Oh, shit. I Speaker 2 (30:34) scrambled up as I heard the room door open. Speaker 6 (30:37) Hello? I Speaker 2 (30:38) rushed out of the room to see my door open a couple of inches. Luckily, the swing bar lock was latched. Speaker 6 (30:43) No, thank you. Hello? Speaker 2 (30:46) Someone's in here. Speaker 7 (30:48) Oh, um, it's past checkout time, sir. Speaker 6 (30:52) Oh, is it? Yes. Uh, Speaker 2 (30:55) okay. I was in a daze. I still felt like shit. I probably looked like shit, too, as I noticed dried vomit all over my shirt collar and pant legs. So I stayed out of sight as I talked to room service. Speaker 7 (31:07) Are you leaving? Speaker 6 (31:08) Yes. I mean, no. No, not yet. Speaker 7 (31:11) Okay. Well, checkout was 11. Speaker 6 (31:14) That's fine. I'll pay for another night. Just tell the front desk guy. I told him I'd let him know. Speaker 7 (31:19) Um, okay, sir. I will talk to the front desk then. Speaker 6 (31:24) Yep. Yes, do that. Thank you. Speaker 7 (31:26) Sorry to bother you. Do you need anything changed in the meantime? New towels? Speaker 6 (31:31) No, no, I'm fine. Okay. Thank you. Speaker 6 (31:37) I Speaker 2 (31:37) didn't need the room for another day, but I panicked. Maybe I could just pay a late fee, so I quickly rushed to the shower. I needed to get out of here. I couldn't believe I fell asleep on the bathroom floor. I quickly got undressed and jumped into the shower. The water was cold, but I didn't care. I had to get out of here. My shower lasted less than two minutes. Not even enough time for the water to get hot. Speaker 2 (32:06) I was trying to remember the conversation with Jerry. He said he had a way to get me more answers, even if he couldn't supply them, because the answers were already in my head. Then why couldn't I get them now? Why did I need his help? I tried to remember the rest of our conversation, but it was late and I was hungover. I was still upset I passed out in the bathroom. It was like I was back in college, but again, drinking did seem to help settle my mind a bit. Speaker 2 (32:40) I got dressed quickly, packed my bag, threw away all my garbage, and even cleaned the toilet and bathroom floor. I was only rushing so I didn't get charged, but after this, what would I do? Jerry said not to fly? Seriously? Doubts started to flood my mind again. How could I get out of here, then? How could I find someone to help me? Someone I could trust? Ugh. I'm sure the maid talked to the front desk and didn't get the confirmation she wanted. Ugh. Speaker 2 (33:10) I'm leaving! Maybe I could still try to get a plane out of here. I could wait until I get to the airport to actually decide whether Jerry's offer was worth it. He said something like, they'd find me if I fled. But would they really? What if I just leave the goddamn country? Canada is right there. Speaker 6 (33:28) Yeah, yeah, I'm coming. I'm checking out after all. Speaker 2 (33:33) When I opened the door, I was greeted with a punch in the face. A big man with a wide jaw and flat nose came in. My vision was blurry and I tried to get up, but it was no use. He was on me quickly. I couldn't even react before he thrust a dirty rag onto my nose and mouth. Speaker 2 (33:51) I tried holding my breath, but I couldn't for much longer as I tried fighting back. I was in such a daze and I needed to breathe. I inhaled and that's when my vision got even worse. I instantly felt tired and weak. All I saw was the man's smile a moment before standing. He pulled a needle, a syringe, out of his back pocket and uncapped it. Speaker 2 (34:23) I couldn't move. My vision was fading fast. Before I was completely out, I saw another figure. A man, into the room, slowly with what looked like a gun. But instead of approaching me, he went to the flat-nosed man who was now crouched over me, ready to inject me, and hit him in the side of the head so hard that the man fell right on top of my legs. It didn't really hurt, I just felt the pressure. And five seconds later, I was out. Are Speaker 7 (35:38) you? It Speaker 2 (35:39) was my young self walking down a hallway of flickering lights. Speaker 7 (35:44) Dad! Why Speaker 2 (35:47) was I calling for him? Why would he be down here? Why did he do that? I stopped and looked down at my hands and feet. I wasn't my young self anymore. I continued down the creepy hallway. I couldn't see the far end as none of the lights worked all that well. What was that? Some more lights came on in the distance. That's when I noticed the large bay door. I made my way to it. Drawn to it. Speaker 2 (36:32) I stopped as the door began to open. It rose slowly, grinding and hiccuping until... The thing was nearly fully open, but it looked like it got stuck near the top. I heard something inside, but all I saw was darkness. Hello? The lights high above flickered on, illuminating the dome room. I continued to stare up at them until they were all on and I was forced to shield my eyes. The lights getting brighter and brighter. Speaker 1 (37:09) Yeah, Speaker 5 (37:09) I Speaker 1 (37:10) don't like when they're that bright either. Speaker 2 (37:12) Dad? He was sitting at a small metal table in the center of the large dome room. Speaker 5 (37:22) Hey there, Mike. In Speaker 2 (37:24) front of him on the table was a record player and a walkie-talkie. Speaker 2 (37:29) What is this? What's going on? Speaker 1 (37:32) They want you back. Who? The researchers. Why? Because they need me. They need you? That's right. They know you're special. They need you to get to me. Why? Because I befriended it. I know it. I understand it. It trusts me. But Speaker 2 (37:57) what is... Speaker 2 (37:59) I spun around to see the large bay door closing. What the? When I turned back to Dad,