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“I thought you already were,” said Riley.
“To some extent,” said Martin. “We’ve worked very hard to expose certain areas to our products but are being challenged with old ways of thinking. You know, things like the only good beef is beef from a cow. We can create beef without killing animals. We can do the same thing for chicken, and pork, and even fish one day.”
“That’s pretty lofty,” said Suzette. “I know that we have faux meat products available to us now, but they’re vegetable-based. Are you trying to follow that pattern?”
“No. Definitely not. You can taste the vegetables in those products. We’re trying to create a laboratory version of the same thing. All inorganic.”
“Inorganic? So, chemical?” frowned Miller.
“We don’t use that word here,” said Alex. “Listen, we just need additional people that can help us get to the finish line. You finish the work in the lab, help us get the word out to the locals, and maybe change their antiquated thoughts of only buying from the cattle ranchers or farmers.”
“What happens to them?” asked Suzette. Both men shrugged.
“Well, they could get on board with us and help this process. We’d still need certain things from them to make this work.”
“Like?” asked Riley.
“Manure.”
“Did you say manure?” frowned Suzette.
“Yes. What we need to make this work comes from manure. Of course, we can’t tell them that, or they won’t want to touch the products. We’re in the farmer’s market every day, trying to get the restaurants on board. We’re much cheaper than the traditional food products. We know that if we can get one or two top restaurants to switch, we’ll make billions.” The brothers looked at one another excitedly.
All Miller could think about was that they were creating these products from manure. Anyone eating this was eating cow, pig, and chicken shit.
“Then our jobs would be to speed up the process in the laboratory by creating a finished product ready for mass market. Is that right?” asked Suzette.
“That’s it in a nutshell. We’ll double whatever you’re making now, and you’ll get a large bonus when all this is done. What do you say?”
“I’m in,” said Riley. “It sounds innovative, and I’m looking for something new.”
“Same,” said Suzette. “I’d like to be on the cutting edge of this technology.”
“What about you, Mr. Hebert? You’ve been fairly quiet. Is there anything else I can explain for you?” asked Martin.
“No. I understand. You’re creating beef, chicken, and pork-like products from components taken from the lab and from the manure of these animals. Your intention is to sell them mass market, but first getting them into restaurants.”
“That’s it.”
“Alright, I’m interested. Chemicals are definitely something I have advanced knowledge of, so this sounds like a fun new project.”
“Great!” said the brothers, standing to shake hands with the three. “Come with us, and we’ll get you settled at a station in the lab. We’re down six people right now.”
“Six? Why? I mean, why did they leave?” asked Suzette.
“Well, they were frustrated with our lack of progress to market and decided to go elsewhere,” smiled Alex. “We need people committed to this project one hundred percent. If you aren’t, then perhaps leave now.”
“I see,” said Riley. “I’m committed.”
The others nodded as they followed the two men. Walking down a long corridor, there were glass panels against one wall, allowing them to look down into the massive laboratory facility. There were enough stations to hold at least forty researchers and scientists, but only about six stations had anyone seated at them.
As they walked down a flight of stairs to the floor, the brothers took them to three stations side-by-side.
“This will be your home until the work is done,” said Martin. “We expect you to be here by seven a.m., but we close the entire facility at four.”
“At four? What if we need to work late?” asked Riley.
“We don’t allow that. My brother and I inspect all the work at the end of the day after everyone has left. We need privacy and security for that.”
