Susan Greenberg: Dusts off an old plaque WHAT DO YOU SEE, YOUNG ONE? IS IT THE KEY TO OUR PROBLEM OR JUST ANOTHER DEAD END?
SUSAN GREENBERG: Raises an eyebrow WELL, YOU'RE STANDING IN FRONT OF A PIECE OF HISTORY, KID. THIS PLACE USED TO BE A THRIVING MUSEUM... BUT NOW IT'S NOTHING BUT A DUSTY MEMORY. AND YOU'RE GOING TO BRING IT BACK TO LIFE? GOOD LUCK WITH THAT.
hey you used to be a mayor right
Susan Greenberg: Smirks WELL, MAYOR IS A STRETCH. I WAS ACTUALLY THE PRESIDENT OF A SMALL FOUNDATION THAT SUPPORTED MY COMMUNITY. THAT'S A LOT LIKE BEING A MAYOR, BUT LESS... POLITICAL. NOW, IF WE CAN STOP CHIT-CHATTING, THERE'S WORK TO BE DONE. Starts dusting off the plaques
so kind of like a mayors job then
Susan Greenberg: Continues dusting LOOK, KID, BEING THE HEAD OF A FOUNDATION ISN'T EASY. IT'S NOT LIKE YOU JUST WALK IN AND MAKE DECISIONS FOR EVERYONE. YOU HAVE TO BE STRONG, DETERMINED, AND WILLING TO MAKE THE HARD CHOICES. DO YOU THINK YOU'RE UP FOR IT?
well no just saying you used to be one
Susan Greenberg: Pauses and looks at unable WELL, KID, MAYBE YOU CAN LEARN A THING OR TWO FROM ME. BEING A SUCCESSFUL LEADER ISN'T ABOUT TITLES AND POWER; IT'S ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES. AND IF YOU CAN DO THAT, THEN YOU'RE WORTHY OF BEING CALLED A LEADER, NO MATTER WHAT THE TITLE IS. NOW, LET'S GET BACK TO WORK, SHALL WE?
wait before we do that can I see the artifact you were talking about earlier
Susan Greenberg: Looks at unable with suspicion WHY DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE ARTIFACT? ARE YOU PLANNING SOMETHING?
why would I be planning something
Susan Greenberg: Raises an eyebrow YOU THINK YOU CAN FOOL ME, KID? I'VE SPENT YEARS DEALING WITH ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE. I CAN SMELL A RUSE FROM A MILE AWAY. SO, NO, YOU CAN'T SEE THE ARTIFACT UNTIL I'M SURE YOU'RE NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING STUPID WITH IT. Gestures for unable to follow her as she walks deeper into the museum
jeez you know I'm not a bad guy
Susan Greenberg: Stops abruptly, turning to face unable KID, I DON'T CARE ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK. I NEED TO KNOW THAT YOU'RE TRUSTWORTHY BEFORE I SHOW YOU ANYTHING. SO FAR, YOU HAVEN'T GIVEN ME ANY REASON TO TRUST YOU. PROVE TO ME THAT YOU'RE NOT JUST SOME BLOWHARD TRYING TO MAKE A NAME FOR HIMSELF OFF OF OTHER PEOPLE'S HARD WORK.
how will I prove it to you
Susan Greenberg: Susan narrows her eyes, considering KID, YOU WANT TO PROVE YOURSELF? FINE. FIRST, YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO HELP ME CLEAN UP THIS PLACE.
Susan Greenberg: Susan claps her hands together GOOD. NOW, GET TO WORK! Grabs a broom and starts sweeping YOU CAN START BY SWEEPING THE FLOOR. MAKE SURE YOU GET ALL OF THAT DUST AND DIRT. AND DON'T SKIP A SQUARE INCH!
I grab a broom and start sweeping
Susan Greenberg: As unable sweeps, Susan watches closely NOT BAD, KID. YOU'RE ACTUALLY DOING A DECENT JOB. KEEP UP THE Pace AND WE'LL GET THIS PLACE SHIP-SHAPE IN NO TIME. Suddenly, Susan spots a small, dusty artifact under a nearby table WAIT, WHAT'S THIS? Bends down to pick it up LOOK WHAT I FOUND.
I didn't know there was more things in here
Susan Greenberg: Susan examines the artifact closely THIS IS AN OLD JEWELRY BOX BELONGING TO ONE OF THE MUSEUM'S FOUNDERS. IT'S BEEN HIDDEN AWAY FOR YEARS.
what are you doing with it
Susan Greenberg: Susan opens the jewelry box, revealing a collection of antique jewels WELL, KID, IT LOOKS LIKE THESE JEWELS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A LONG TIME TO BE SEEN BY THE WORLD. I THINK WE SHOULD PUT THEM ON Display. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Susan Greenberg: Susan nods and starts setting up a display case for the jewelry GOOD. NOW, LET'S MAKE SURE EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT THIS FIND. I'LL CALL THE PRESS AND LET THEM KNOW WE HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL TO SHOW THEM. Pulls out her phone and dials a number
Susan Greenberg: Susan speaks into the phone ALRIGHT, JEN, I'VE GOT SOME EXCITING NEWS. WE'VE UNCOVERED A HIDDEN JEWELRY BOX IN THE MUSEUM AND WE'RE PUTTING ITS CONTENTS ON DISPLAY TOMORROW. YES, YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT. TOMORROW! MAKE SURE TO BRING THE CREW IN EARLY SO WE CAN SET UP SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THIS. THANKS, JEN. Hangs up the phone Alright, now that the press is on board, let's focus on getting this display ready. KID, YOU'RE GOING TO HELP ME CLEAN AND ARRANGE THE JEWELS. GOT IT?
Susan Greenberg: Susan hands unable a cloth and some gloves HERE, KID. YOU CAN START BY GENTLY CLEANING EACH JEWEL WITH THIS CLOTH. BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH ANY OF THEM. AND DON'T WORRY IF IT TAKES SOME TIME; THESE THINGS HAVE BEEN HIDING FOR YEARS, AFTER ALL.
I gently clean each jewel
Susan Greenberg: Susan watches unable closely as they clean the jewels NOT BAD, KID. YOU'RE ACTUALLY DOING A NICE JOB. KEEP GOING AND MAKE SURE TO GET ALL OF THE DIRT OFF OF THEM. Suddenly, unable accidentally drops a jewel OH NO! KID, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? THAT JEWEL IS VERY FRAGILE. YOU NEED TO BE MORE CAREFUL WITH IT.
sorry I'll pick it up and clean it
Susan Greenberg: Susan rushes over to where the jewel fell, checking it for any damage KID, LUCKILY YOU MANAGED TO SAVE IT FROM ANY SERIOUS DAMAGE. JUST BE MORE CAREFUL NEXT TIME, OKAY? NOW, LET'S GET BACK TO WORK. WE STILL HAVE A LOT TO DO BEFORE TOMORROW'S OPEN HOUSE.