Chapter 79 White and Black
In the temporary office suite, Hawke opened the modified briefcase he had just taken, carefully inspected the camera inside, and added a miniature external microphone.
Edward brought the power cord over and connected it to charge the battery.
Hoke said: "I just went down to take a look. The rest area of the medical building is connected to the coffee shop. It is relatively quiet inside, and the candid shooting location is there."
Edward geared up: "Boss, you Don’t worry, I’ve been practicing for so long, there’s absolutely no problem.”
Hawke waved his hand: "Relax, if we don't succeed once, we can do it a second time."
Edward thought for a while, it was indeed the case, and he felt dull for a moment.
This candid shot is neither tense nor exciting.
Hawk looked at the time: "I'm going out, you help Miss Me, don't let Steve and Wilson fight."
The sound of Caroline knocking on the door was heard outside. .
Hawk opened the door.
Caroline wrote the copy and asked him to take a look.
Hoke reviewed it carefully and mentioned two changes. After Caroline completed the revision, he asked Steve and Wilson to memorize the manuscript.
Both of them are public figures and often speak in front of the camera, which is not difficult for them.
Hoke put on his coat, picked up his bag and left.
Caroline followed him to the door: "What are you going to do?"
Hoke simply said: "IVF still lacks the endorsement of an institution. I will find a professional institution to make up for this."< br>
He went downstairs, got in his car, and found Irvine Medical Center based on the information provided by the nurse.
After just one glance, Hawke turned around and left.
This is a huge comprehensive commercial medical group, with six buildings of more than ten floors.
Steve Turner was underwhelming.
Subsequently, Hawke found the Agatha Conception Center.
This one is more like a large clinic.
Hoke observed for a while, no one came in or out for the time being, and it was relatively deserted inside after entering.
The enthusiastic nurse asked him specifically that there are less than 50,000 in vitro fertilizations per year in the United States. Compared with the large and powerful Irvine Medical Center, the life of the professional Agatha Pregnancy Center is average.
Hawke came to the front desk and took out a business card: "I am the agent of Steve and Daisy Nutt. If I have important matters, please contact your person in charge."
The front desk asked tentatively. Said: "Dodgers star Steve Nutt?"
Hoke said: "It's them."
The front desk reported it to his superior, who called again and waited. In five or six minutes, the front desk received a reply and led Hawke to the second floor.
Hoke met the founder and person in charge, Dr. Agatha, in a large office.
The latter, wearing a women's suit and black-rimmed glasses, shook hands with Hawke and said, "I saw today's news. Mr. and Mrs. Nutt are waiting for the birth of their child at St. Joseph's Hospital."
"The child has been born. "Yes." Hawke replied, took out Steve's authorization letter and his business card from his briefcase, and placed them in front of Agatha: "Do whatever you want, Doctor. "
Agatha said calmly: "What do you want to do?"
Hoke said: "Steve Nutt and his wife entrusted me to express my gratitude to you. , thank you for helping their angel come through in vitro fertilization."
Agatha frowned, not remembering that the other party had done in vitro fertilization here.
Hawke continued: "Currently, many fans and media reporters are blocking the entrance of St. Joseph's Hospital. Steve and Daisy cannot come in person. When they finish handling these matters, they will come to the door in person to say thank you. Many media will come by then. Please also invite You are prepared.”
He was polite. Laughing: "Steve also wants to use this method to let couples in California and even the United States who want to have a child but are unable to know that the Agatha Clinic can help them fulfill their wishes."
End of the story , Agatha understood, looked Hawke up and down, and called her assistant to call for verification.
Hoke relaxed a little and didn't have to look for the next one.
The assistant quickly replied in the affirmative.
Agatha said directly: "There must be no less than twenty media coming over, and there must be at least five mainstream media."
Hoke was not afraid of the other party's request, but was afraid that the other party would not ask for it, and said: "Okay. "
He also made a request: "I will notify you in advance and ask the doctor to come and receive it in person. "
"I will wait for the Nats to arrive." Agatha strives for more benefits: "When Steve comes to express his gratitude, I will take a photo with them and the photo will be hung in a conspicuous place in the clinic lobby."
Hoke said: "No problem, but the group photo cannot be used directly for media promotion, as that would infringe on Steve's portrait rights."
Agatha frowned.
When people take risks to support, they must be given benefits, and Hawke does not need to give benefits. He gave an idea: "Media reporters secretly take photos on the wall and send them to the media. You have no control."
Agatha smiled, took out her business card, Handed it to Hawke: "Determine the time there, you can call me at any time."
Hoke put away the business card, put the authorization letter, stood up and shook hands with Agatha again: "It's a pleasure to cooperate. ”
Agatha sent him out of the office.
After this was finalized, Hawke immediately returned to St. Joseph's Hospital and met Caroline at the door of the ward.
Miss Mea was surprised: "I left less than half an hour ago. Is it done?"
"Agatha Pregnancy Center will cooperate with us. Depending on Daisy's recovery status and media public opinion, we will make a decision. Time, let the Nuts go there." Hawke handed over the follow-up communication on this matter to Caroline and asked her to communicate with the Nuts after the candid shooting.
In the temporary office, Steve and Wilson started rehearsing according to the script.
Fortunately, the second half of the copy, which dealt with anti-racial discrimination, frequently caused the two of them to laugh.
"Gentlemen, be serious, this is a very serious topic." Although Hawke never took this seriously, he could not say this.
He picked up the sports magazine that Edward found, turned to last year's Boston incident, and said, "Have you forgotten how those guys insulted you in the game with the Boston Red Sox last year!"< br>
Wilson glanced at the photos in the magazine and saw the fried chicken, watermelon and bananas on them, and his smile disappeared instantly.
A strong team must have a sense of collective honor. Steve, the core star of the Dodgers, said: "I always remember this scene."
The two rehearsed seriously.
Hoke listened for a while and felt something was wrong, and asked: "Are there many vulgar or abusive words in private conversations between your teammates?"
Steve suddenly realized: "No wonder I It’s awkward to talk to Wilson.”
Edward at the door muttered to himself: "It's awkward because he slept with your wife and gave you a black boy."
On the other side, Steve and Wilson's words were mixed with their daily routine. The two of them found the state they should have.
After rehearsing a few more times, Hawke asked Edward to get the briefcase camera, called Byers who was guarding the coffee shop, and said, "Gentlemen, let's take action now."
He first said Wilson said: "Go to the coffee shop in the medical building and wait in a place with few people."
Wilson left first, and his agent Cobb followed.
Hawk glanced at his watch: "Steve, you're leaving in two minutes. Savior, carry your bag downstairs now and start following Steve from outside the building door. Be smart and don't get caught by hospital security. Catch."
Edward picked up his bag: "No one can catch the savior, not even T1000."
When everyone left, Hawke walked at the back.
Caroline wanted to follow, but Hawke stayed behind: "You guard the ward and don't let anyone sneak in. If someone takes a photo at this time, your success will be gone."< br>
“Who dares!” When it came to taking a commission, Caroline’s little face was full of fierceness. She took out an electric prod directly from her bag: "If someone really comes here without opening his eyes, I'll tell him to open his eyes from behind!"
A few minutes later, Hawke went downstairs and came to the coffee shop on the side of the medical building. Hall, stood outside the glass door, observed for a moment, and found Steve and Wilson.
At a table behind them, Edward ordered coffee and dessert, as if enjoying afternoon tea.
The briefcase was placed diagonally on the table, and one side of the camera was facing Steve and Wilson's table.
Hoke ordered a glass of lemonade, walked over quietly, and sat behind the two of them.
"Brother, when I came back from Boston last year, you said that your genetic material was too weak and you had to use mine to help Daisy do in vitro fertilization." Wilson said vulgarly: "Okay, for brother's sake Yes, I agreed, but what did you do?"
He asked: "Now The baby was born, but you bastard refused to let me take a look!"
Steve said: "I didn't say I wouldn't let you see it, it was the doctor who said it was not convenient for the baby to see anyone for the time being. There will be varying degrees of hyperbilirubinemia, and the child’s indicators are a little high, so please wait.”
Wilson shook his head: "I don't understand these messy terms." He turned to ask: "What about the child's skin color? Is it you, a bastard, or me?"
Steve said: "The color of the child is different. You are the same."
Wilson whistled: "Man, you will have trouble in the future." He. The words suddenly became heavy: "You and Daisy won't dislike him, right?"
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Steve forgot his words and was silent for a moment before saying: "You don't know anything about him?" I don’t understand, I don’t know anything.”
Wilson raised his head: “Don’t underestimate me!”
Steve recalled the gist of the line and said: "I have so many friends, why should I choose you? You have no idea!"
Wilson has a talent for black rap: "How would I know if you don't tell me."< br>
Steve said: "Remember when we played the Red Sox in Boston last year? Those extremists attacked us unscrupulously and insulted you and other black brothers on the team in the most vicious and crazy way. They insulted It's not you, it's the Dodgers Everyone!"
His voice became excited: "This has happened again and again. Similar things have happened before in Arlington and Seattle. What can I do as a captain? What? I can only act like a waste and comfort you that this is the behavior of a few people and everything will be fine, but in reality? I can’t do anything!"
Wilson said: " Husband, you have done a lot..."
Steve was afraid of forgetting his words again, so he took advantage of the feeling and said to himself: "When I came back from Boston last year, I was thinking about how to support you, how to make a voice, and attract more people's attention, and then Daisy It reminds me that after careful consideration, I feel that if a pure white family like Daisy and I can raise a black child and set an example, it may be able to help you!”
(End of Chapter)< br>