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Phase II: Symmetry

12 THE CONSULTATION

The Mother takes the Prodigy to a Psychiatrist for assessment. He performs a diagnostic interview and battery of tests on the Prodigy.

Psychiatrist:

I know it's hard to find the words

But tell me all about your world

Do you struggle to adapt?

Do you feel detached?

Prodigy:

It seems i'm always out of place

Like some alien machine

I never know how i should be

Of what to feel, or what is real

Mother:

Can you help us reach our son?

Can we put our faith in you?

Can you help him overcome?

There is brilliance shining through

Do you see it too?

Psychiatrist:

Let's talk about your dreams

Can you tell me what you see?

Can you describe the way you feel?

Do you feel anything at all...

Prodigy:

I see things that don't belong

In this four-dimensional world

There is so much more beyond

More to unveil, more to reveal

Mother:

Can you help us reach our son?

Can we put our faith in you?

Can you help him overcome?

There is magic shining through

Mother:

Can you help us reach our son?

Prodigy:

I, i need a future i can build

Mother:

Can you tell us what to do?

Prodigy:

Give me a role that i can fulfill

Mother:

Can we help him rise above?

Prodigy:

I know i've got something to give

Mother and Prodigy:

A reason to live!

13 DIAGNOSIS

The Psychiatrist informs the Mother and Father of his findings. But will they accept the unconventional course of treatment he suggests?

Psychiatrist:

Yes, i'm afraid i see signs of impairment

But there is something more

He's an exceptional savant, one in a million

His mind is ablaze with distraction

But maybe i can help

I'm testing a new drug

That can help him focus

Father:

Please tell us more, that sounds intriguing

Can he join your clinical trial?

If he could concentrate he could help me

He might even be of some use!

Center the mind, cut straight to the core

Brighten the flame, break open the cage

Shatter the wall, shut down the noise

Soften the pain, sharpen the brain

Psychiatrist:

I have to confess it's experimental

I'm still running through the tests

The side effects could include

Extreme delusions

Mother:

No! not on my life, i'll never allow it!

No matter what we could win

I won't let you endanger my child

I refuse to play dice with his life

14 THE ARGUMENT 1

Is the Psychiatrist's experimental drug worth the risk? The Mother and Father have vastly different views - and morivations.

Mother:

How could you even contemplate

Experimenting on our child

Were you only thinking

Of yourself again?

Father:

No! Why shouldn't i want to help him

You make it sound like it's a crime

I'm not giving up, this isn't over!

15 THE RIVAL'S DILEMMA

The Rival appears to have his own agenda.

Rival:

So... what if they are right

And he's so remarkable

How does that affect me?

Ever since i was a child

It all came so easy

I never had to try

If he's as brilliant as they say

How will i be noticed

Now i'm not so special... anymore

I'm not sure why i'm afraid

No, he won't beat me

Not without a fight, no!

One day i'll show them

I am the genius

One day the whole world will know

One day i'll show them

Who he really is

One day they'll know

16 SURFACE TENSION

(instrumental)

17 A REASON TO LIVE

Teacher:

Let's find him

A future to build

He'll give me

A role to fulfill

I know he's got something to give

We all need

A reason to live

Girl:

A future to build

A role to fulfill

Something to give

A reason to live

18 POTENTIAL

The Teacher and the Girl each have their own r