Ladies and gentlemen of Wayward Pines, good evening. [ The voice that carries across the phone lines is smooth received pronunciation, every syllable a crisp purr. ] If I might encroach upon just a moment of your time, I come to you today with a question for all.

For many comfortable years, Wayward Pines has been under the leadership of our esteemed Mayor. Now, I should be the first to sing praises for the safety and stability we have since enjoyed. But, [ of course there's a but, ] In the natural course of every life, individual or collective, there comes a time when change becomes as vital as oxygen -- when one cannot hope to reach one's full potential without it.

I submit to you, our beloved town is due for such a change. And whomsoever rises to that occasion- [ for example, him, ] -cannot hope to succeed without the support and involvement of the population as a whole.

[ Recent "accident" victims and long-term residents both. ]

So I ask of you, what would you see changed? What improvements do you find our town... lacking?

[ Free will, for example. ]

And most importantly, in the months or years ahead, what would you see Wayward Pines become?