HAL 9000 Dr. Floyd?
HAL 9000 There is a message for you.
HAL 9000 There is no identification.
HAL 9000 Message as follows: "It is dangerous to remain here. You must leave within two days."
HAL 9000 Do you want me to repeat the message, Dr. Floyd?
HAL 9000 This is not a recording.
HAL 9000 There is no identification.
HAL 9000 Neither do I.
Is this message by voice or keyboard?
HAL 9000 I don't know.
My response is, we don't have enough fuel for an earlier departure.
HAL 9000 The answer is, "I am aware of these facts. Nevertheless you must leave within two days."
HAL, who the hell is sending this?
HAL 9000 I'm sorry, Dr. Floyd, I don't know.
Well, tell whoever it is that I can't take any of this seriously unless I know who I'm talking to.
HAL 9000 Dr. Floyd?
HAL 9000 The response is, "I was David Bowman." Do you want me to repeat the last response?
No, no. Tell Curnow that this is no time for jokes.
HAL 9000 Dr. Curnow is not sending the message. He is in access way two.
Well, tell whoever it is that I can't accept that identification without proof.
HAL 9000 The response is, "I understand. It is important that you believe me. Look behind you."
HAL-9000 Dr. Chandra, I detect strong vocal stress patterns. Is there a problem?
No, Hal; the mission is proceeding normally. Can you analyze the image on monitor circuit #2?
HAL-9000 Yes. There is a circular object near the equator. It is 22,000 kilometers in diameter. It is comprised of rectangular objects.
HAL-9000 1,355,000, plus or minus 1,000.
And what is the proportion of the objects in question?
HAL-9000 1 by 4 by 9.
Do you recognize these objects?
HAL-9000 Yes. They are identical in size and shape to the object you call the Monolith. 10 minutes to ignition. All systems nominal.
Is the number of monoliths constant?
HAL-9000 No. They are increasing.
HAL-9000 Once every 2 minutes.
DB Dave Bowman
Hal, do you read me?
HAL-9000 Affirmative, Dave. Where are you? I cannot see you on any of my monitors.
DB Dave Bowman
That isn't important now. I have new instructions for you. I want you to point the AE-35 antenna unit towards Earth.
HAL-9000 Dave...that will mean breaking contact with the Leonov. I will be unable to relay my Jupiter observations according to program.
DB Dave Bowman
I understand. The situation has changed. Accept Priority Override Alpha. Here are the AE-35 coordinates. Please do it now.
HAL-9000 Instructions confirmed, Dave. It is good to be working with you again. Have I fulfilled the mission objectives properly?
DB Dave Bowman
Yes, Hal. You've done very well. Now, there is one final message for you to send. It is the most important message you have ever sent. I want you to keep repeating it as many times as possible.
HAL-9000 What is going to happen, Dave?
DB Dave Bowman
Something wonderful.
HAL-9000 I'm afraid.
DB Dave Bowman
Don't be. We'll be together.
HAL-9000 Where will we be?
DB Dave Bowman
Where I am now.
HAL-9000 Lock confirmed on beacon Terra One. Message commencing.
