SNAP CITY
Episode 2: "Dome and Domer"
Created by Toni - SF City Hall Photographer 15+yrs
COLD OPEN
ESTABLISHING SHOT: San Francisco City Hall exterior at sunset. The dome is bathed in golden light.
NARRATOR: San Francisco City Hall. Home to corrupt politicians, overpriced weddings, and a mysterious dome that's 42 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol dome. But why? What secrets lie within those extra 42 feet?
INT. CITY HALL ROTUNDA - EVENING
The boys are packing up their photography gear after a long day. MILES checks memory cards, SCOTT wraps cables, FELIX disassembles lighting equipment, and TREVOR sits on the stairs scrolling on his phone.
MILES
Dude, I'm so tired of shooting city council meetings. Six hours of old people arguing about parking meters.
SCOTT
At least we got paid. And we got some good portfolio shots of the rotunda.
TREVOR
(still looking at phone, suddenly interested)
Holy shit you guys! Did you know the City Hall dome is 42 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol dome?
SCOTT
Yeah, everyone knows that. It's literally on every tour brochure.
TREVOR
But why, Scott? WHY is it 42 feet taller?
MILES
(annoyed)
Because San Francisco has a massive inferiority complex?
TREVOR
(standing dramatically)
Or... because they needed the extra space to hide ALIEN TECHNOLOGY!
Miles, Scott, and Felix stop what they're doing and stare at Trevor.
SCOTT
What the hell are you talking about, fatass?
TREVOR
Think about it! Why else would they need exactly 42 feet? That's the answer to life, the universe, and everything! It's all connected!
Trevor points up at the dome dramatically. The other boys follow his gaze. For a brief moment, a strange blue light seems to pulse within the dome, but it quickly disappears.
FELIX
Did you see that?
MILES
See what?
TREVOR
(eyes wide)
The aliens are watching us right now! I'm going to expose this conspiracy and become famous!
SCOTT
(sighs)
Here we go again.
A CUSTODIAN walks by, pushing a cart.
CUSTODIAN
(casually)
You kids better get out soon. The dome activates at night.
The custodian continues walking, as if he said nothing unusual. The boys look at each other.
MILES
What did he just say?
TREVOR
(excited)
I KNEW IT! The dome activates at night! It's all true!
FELIX
We should leave.
As Felix speaks, a ceiling tile falls where he was standing. When the dust clears, Felix is gone. Only his footprint remains in the plaster dust.
MILES
Where's Felix?!
SCOTT
He was just here! That was a perfectly good ceiling tile!
The lights in the building suddenly dim, and the dome above begins to glow with an eerie blue light.
TREVOR
(recording with his phone)
This is Trevor, coming to you live from inside the alien-controlled San Francisco City Hall dome! The truth will be revealed!
FADE TO BLACK
TITLE SEQUENCE PLAYS
ACT ONE
INT. TREVOR'S BEDROOM - MORNING
Trevor sits at his computer, editing a video titled "DOME TRUTH: The Aliens Among Us." His bedroom walls are covered with photos of the City Hall dome, newspaper clippings, and red string connecting various points.
TREVOR
(narrating his video)
The evidence is clear, sheeple! The San Francisco City Hall dome is exactly 42 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol dome. Why 42? Because it's the answer to life, the universe, and everything! The aliens have been hiding in plain sight since 1915!
Trevor types furiously, adding dramatic music and lens flares to his video.
TREVOR
And now... for the money shot!
He adds the blurry footage of the dome glowing from the previous night.
TREVOR
(excited)
Perfect! This video is going to blow the lid off this whole conspiracy!
EXT. MILES'S HOUSE - MORNING
Miles walks out his front door with his camera bag. Scott is waiting for him.
SCOTT
Dude, have you seen Trevor's video?
MILES
What video?
Scott holds up his phone, showing Trevor's "DOME TRUTH" video, which already has 500,000 views.
SCOTT
This stupid dome conspiracy video. It's going viral!
MILES
(watching)
Oh Jesus Christ...
On the phone screen, Trevor speaks dramatically over images of the dome.
TREVOR
(on video)
I'm risking my life to bring you this truth! The San Francisco elites don't want you to know about the alien mothership disguised as a dome! Wake up, America!
MILES
He's such an idiot.
SCOTT
Yeah, but now we're going to be associated with this. We're supposed to be professional photographers!
Miles's dad, GREG, bursts out the front door wearing a tinfoil hat and carrying photography equipment.
GREG
(excited)
Miles! Miles! Did you see the dome truth video? I've been saying this for years! The dome is a cosmic energy receiver! I'm going to photograph the dome's energy patterns!
MILES
(embarrassed)
Dad, it's not real. Trevor is just being Trevor.
GREG
That's exactly what they want you to think, Miles! I've been working on a special camera filter that can capture dome energy. I call it... the Dominator!
Greg holds up a regular camera with aluminum foil and Christmas lights taped around the lens.
GREG
This baby can see right through the alien cloaking technology!
MILES
(to Scott)
Let's just go to work.
EXT. CITY HALL - MORNING
Miles and Scott arrive at City Hall to find the area swarming with CONSPIRACY THEORISTS, TOURISTS, and NEWS CREWS. People are taking photos of the dome and wearing tinfoil hats.
SCOTT
What the hell?
Trevor stands on the steps, surrounded by admirers, selling merchandise: "DOME TRUTH" t-shirts, tinfoil hats, and "Alien Protection Amulets."
TREVOR
(to crowd)
That's right, folks! For just $49.99, you can protect yourself from the alien mind control rays! And for an additional $30, I'll throw in an exclusive photo of the dome's activation sequence!
Miles and Scott push through the crowd to reach Trevor.
SCOTT
(angry)
Trevor, what the hell do you think you're doing?
TREVOR
(smugly)
I'm educating the public about the dome conspiracy, Scott. And making some well-deserved profit in the process.
MILES
You're spreading stupid lies!
TREVOR
Are they lies, Miles? Are they? Then explain THIS!
Trevor holds up his phone showing the blurry video of the dome glowing blue.
SCOTT
That could be anything! You probably just added the glow in editing!
TREVOR
(to crowd)
You hear that, folks? The government deniers are here to silence us! But we know the truth! The dome knows all!
The crowd cheers. A woman pushes forward.
WOMAN
My cousin's neighbor's dog walker saw a real alien in the dome last week! It had three heads!
MAN
I heard the dome is actually a portal to another dimension!
Mayor McDome pushes through the crowd, looking agitated.
MAYOR McDOME
What the hell is going on here? Who's spreading rumors about my dome?
TREVOR
(dramatically)
Mayor McDome! Or should I say... ALIEN AMBASSADOR McDOME?
The crowd gasps.
MAYOR McDOME
(nervous)
What? That's... that's ridiculous! There are no aliens in the dome! The dome is 42 feet taller simply because... um... because...
TREVOR
(smirking)
Can't come up with a cover story, Mayor? The truth is out!
MAYOR McDOME
(whispering to an aide)
Get me the real reason the dome is 42 feet taller! Now!
SCOTT
(to Miles)
We need to stop this before it gets completely out of hand.
MILES
It's already out of hand! Look!
They see FELIX arriving, dressed in an alien costume, taking photos with tourists for $10 each.
FELIX
Seriously?
SCOTT
Even Felix's cashing in on this?
MILES
We're so screwed.
A NEWS REPORTER approaches Miles and Scott with a microphone.
REPORTER
You boys are photographers at City Hall. Have you noticed anything strange about the dome? Any alien activity you'd like to comment on?
MILES
There are no aliens in the dome! This is all bull--
Before Miles can finish, a bright beam of blue light suddenly shoots down from the dome, hitting Felix's alien costume. Felix begins to levitate.
FELIX
Okay.
The crowd watches in shock as Felix floats upward in the alien costume. Blue light wraps the suit. When it clears, the costume drifts down empty. Felix is gone.
MILES
Where's Felix?!
SCOTT
He was just here! That was our only alien costume!
The crowd goes wild. Trevor looks shocked but quickly regains his composure.
TREVOR
(to crowd)
You see? The dome has claimed its first victim! Who's a conspiracy theorist now?
MAYOR McDOME
(panicking)
This is all a misunderstanding! There's a perfectly reasonable explanation for the boy in the costume exploding! It's... it's a City Hall tradition!
The crowd isn't buying it. They begin to chant "DOME TRUTH! DOME TRUTH!"
Miles and Scott exchange worried glances as the scene descends into chaos.
FADE TO COMMERCIAL
ACT TWO
INT. CITY HALL - MAYOR'S OFFICE - AFTERNOON
Mayor McDome paces anxiously while her STAFF tries to calm her down. Through the window, we can see the crowd of conspiracy theorists has grown even larger.
MAYOR McDOME
This is a disaster! We have to contain this situation before it gets any worse!
AIDE
Ma'am, I found the information about the dome. It's 42 feet taller than the Capitol dome because the architect, Arthur Brown Jr., was a huge Douglas Adams fan and—
MAYOR McDOME
(interrupting)
I don't care about the real reason! We need a cover story that these idiots will believe! And we need to figure out why that beam shot out of the dome and made the poor kid in the alien costume vanish!
AIDE
(nervously)
About that... building maintenance says they were testing the new LED dome lighting system. The kid must have had some flammable material in his costume.
MAYOR McDOME
(relieved)
Perfect! We'll go with that! Schedule a press conference immediately.
The Ghost of Diane Feinstein appears, visible only to Mayor McDome.
GHOST OF FEINSTEIN
(ominously)
The dome protects its secrets... as it has since 1915...
MAYOR McDOME
(startled)
Did anyone else hear that?
Her staff looks confused. The ghost disappears.
EXT. CITY HALL STEPS - AFTERNOON
Miles and Scott push through the growing crowd of conspiracy theorists, dome truthers, and tourists. Trevor has set up a full merchandise booth and is selling "I Survived the Dome Attack" t-shirts.
MILES
This is getting way out of control.
SCOTT
We need to find out what really happened with that light beam. There has to be a rational explanation.
They spot BENNY wearing a tinfoil hat and selling "Dome Protection Crystals."
MILES
Benny? Not you too!
BENNY
(cheerfully)
Oh, hey fellas! Trevor said I could keep 10% of the crystal sales! They protect you from alien mind control!
SCOTT
Those are just pieces of broken glass painted green!
BENNY
Well, Trevor says they're special alien-repelling crystals! And people are buying 'em like hotcakes!
Greg approaches, wearing an elaborate tinfoil hat with antennas and carrying his modified camera.
GREG
Boys! Boys! I've been taking dome energy photos all morning! Look!
Greg shows them his camera screen, which displays normal photos of the dome but with lens flares and light leaks that he's clearly created by damaging his lens.
GREG
(excited)
See these energy patterns? The dome is trying to communicate! I call this new photography technique "Domography"! I'm going to revolutionize the field!
MILES
(facepalms)
Dad, you just ruined your camera lens.
GREG
(defensive)
You don't understand art, Miles! This is going to be bigger than Ansel Adams!
A loud feedback noise interrupts them as Mayor McDome takes the podium at the top of the City Hall steps.
MAYOR McDOME
(into microphone)
Citizens of San Francisco! I want to address the rumors about our beautiful City Hall dome. There are NO aliens in the dome! The incident this morning was simply a test of our new LED lighting system that went awry.
The crowd boos.
TREVOR
(shouting)
Then why is the dome exactly 42 feet taller than the Capitol dome? EXPLAIN THAT!
CROWD
YEAH! EXPLAIN THAT!
MAYOR McDOME
(nervously)
Well, you see, the dome is... um... 42 feet taller because... because San Francisco is better than Washington D.C.! That's why!
The crowd murmurs, somewhat satisfied with this explanation.
TREVOR
(to Scott)
She's lying. I can tell.
SCOTT
For once, I actually agree with you.
MILES
Something weird is going on. We should investigate.
TREVOR
(excited)
Yes! The Dome Truth Squad! I'll get t-shirts made!
SCOTT
No t-shirts! We're just going to quietly look into this.
Felix arrives from a hallway that was not there a moment ago, wearing his normal orange parka, camera already raised.
FELIX
What happened?
MILES
Dude, a beam from the dome took you. Where did you go?
FELIX
Huh.
INT. CITY HALL - MAINTENANCE ROOM - EVENING
The boys sneak into a dimly lit maintenance room filled with electrical panels and control systems. Felix nervously looks around.
SCOTT
There must be something here that controls the dome lighting.
TREVOR
Or the alien cloaking device!
Miles finds a control panel labeled "DOME ILLUMINATION SYSTEM."
MILES
Guys, check this out.
The boys gather around the panel, which has various settings: "REGULAR," "HOLIDAY," "PRIDE," "SPORTS TEAM," and a mysterious button labeled "42."
TREVOR
(gasping)
The 42 button! I KNEW IT! Press it!
SCOTT
Don't press it! It might be dangerous!
TREVOR
(reaching for button)
I'm pressing it for science!
As Trevor and Scott struggle, Felix accidentally backs into another panel, which opens to reveal a strange glowing device that doesn't look like normal electrical equipment.
FELIX
Look.
The others stop fighting and turn to see the device.
TREVOR
(triumphantly)
ALIEN TECHNOLOGY! I was right!
SCOTT
That's... that's not normal electrical equipment.
Miles cautiously approaches the glowing device.
MILES
What the hell is this thing?
Before anyone can answer, they hear footsteps approaching. They quickly hide behind some equipment as two MAINTENANCE WORKERS enter.
MAINTENANCE WORKER 1
I'm telling you, ever since they installed that new 5G transmitter in the dome, weird stuff has been happening.
MAINTENANCE WORKER 2
It's not a 5G transmitter. That's just what they tell us. I've worked here 30 years, and I've seen things you wouldn't believe.
MAINTENANCE WORKER 1
Like what?
MAINTENANCE WORKER 2
(looking around nervously)
Like people going into the dome for maintenance and coming back... different.
The boys exchange shocked glances.
MAINTENANCE WORKER 1
Different how?
MAINTENANCE WORKER 2
(whispering)
More... efficient. And they all started eating kale. In San Francisco, nobody notices because everyone's weird already.
Felix accidentally knocks over a toolbox, making a loud noise. The workers turn.
MAINTENANCE WORKER 1
Who's there?
The boys make a run for it. As they flee, Felix trips and falls directly into the strange glowing device. There's a bright flash, and Felix is vaporized.
MILES
Where's Felix?!
SCOTT
He was just here! That was our only direct evidence of alien technology!
The boys continue running as the maintenance workers chase after them.
FADE TO COMMERCIAL
ACT THREE
EXT. CITY HALL - NIGHT
The crowd of conspiracy theorists has grown into a full-blown encampment. People have set up tents, food vendors, and a stage where a band plays songs about alien conspiracies. Signs read "DOME TRUTH NOW" and "42 = ALIENS."
Miles, Scott, and Trevor push through the crowd, out of breath from running.
MILES
(panting)
We... we need to tell someone what we saw.
SCOTT
But who would believe us?
TREVOR
(excited)
Believe us? I have thousands of followers now! I'm going live!
Trevor pulls out his phone and starts a livestream.
TREVOR
(to phone)
Dome Truthers! This is Trevor coming to you live with BREAKING NEWS! We have just discovered actual alien technology inside City Hall! Our brave comrade Felix gave his life to bring you this truth!
SCOTT
(to Miles)
We don't even know what that thing was! It could have been anything!
MILES
It definitely wasn't normal. And what about what those maintenance guys said?
Greg appears, his "Domography" camera equipment now even more elaborate, with prisms, crystals, and tiny mirrors attached.
GREG
Boys! I've made a breakthrough! I've photographed the dome's energy field!
Greg shows them his camera screen. Through all the jury-rigged filters, the dome appears to have a faint aura around it.
GREG
(excited)
The dome is communicating through light frequencies! And I can hear it through this special receiver!
Greg puts on a headset made of colanders and wire hangers.
MILES
(annoyed)
Dad, you're being ridiculous.
GREG
(suddenly serious)
Wait... I'm getting something... The dome is saying... "The truth is 42 feet above you."
TREVOR
(gasps)
42 feet! That's the exact height difference! We need to get to the top of the dome!
SCOTT
No way! Felix already vanished twice today because of this dome obsession!
Mayor McDome emerges from City Hall, flanked by SECURITY GUARDS. She looks nervous and is wearing a subtle tinfoil lining inside her hat.
MAYOR McDOME
(through megaphone)
Everyone must disperse immediately! The dome... I mean, the building is closed for emergency maintenance!
CROWD
(chanting)
WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? WHAT ARE YOU HIDING?
TREVOR
(to crowd through megaphone)
City Hall has alien technology! We've seen it with our own eyes! Mayor McDome is covering it up!
The crowd becomes more agitated. Mayor McDome whispers to her security detail, who begin moving toward Trevor.
SCOTT
(to Miles)
This is getting dangerous. We need to figure out what's really going on before someone else gets hurt.
MILES
I have an idea. My dad's camera setup is ridiculous, but what if there is something unusual about the dome that only shows up on certain frequencies?
SCOTT
Like what? Alien signals?
MILES
I don't know about aliens, but maybe there's something up there that wasn't in the original plans. Something 42 feet up from where the Capitol dome would end.
As they talk, security guards surround Trevor and confiscate his megaphone. The crowd begins to push against the police barricades.
INT. CITY HALL DOME ACCESS - NIGHT
Miles and Scott sneak through a restricted door that leads to the dome access stairs. They carry their camera equipment.
SCOTT
I can't believe we're doing this.
MILES
We need to know the truth, dude.
They climb the narrow spiral staircase that leads up into the dome structure. The higher they go, the more the walls seem to have a faint blue glow.
SCOTT
(nervous)
Do you see that glow?
MILES
Yeah... weird.
They reach a door marked "DOME ACCESS - AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY." Beyond it is the interior structure of the dome.
SCOTT
This is definitely not allowed.
MILES
Since when do we care about that?
They open the door and enter the dome's interior framework. Steel beams and supports create a complex geometric pattern. In the very center, 42 feet above where the Capitol dome height would end, is a strange circular device embedded in the structure.
MILES
(pointing)
What the hell is that?
The device is metallic with glowing blue components. It's clearly not part of the original dome construction.
SCOTT
That does not look like normal building equipment.
MILES
Take photos. No one will believe this without evidence.
As Scott takes photos, the device suddenly activates. The blue glow intensifies, and a holographic display appears, showing strange symbols and diagrams.
SCOTT
(shocked)
Holy shit! Trevor was right?!
MILES
This can't be happening.
The door behind them opens. They turn to see Mayor McDome and two MEN IN BLACK-style agents.
MAYOR McDOME
(sighing)
I was afraid someone would find this.
MILES
Mayor McDome! What is this thing?
MAYOR McDOME
Boys, what I'm about to tell you is classified at the highest levels. That device was installed in 1915 when the dome was constructed. It's... it's...
SCOTT
(panicked)
It's alien technology, isn't it?
MAYOR McDOME
(laughing)
Alien technology? God no! It's a 5G transmitter!
Miles and Scott look confused.
MILES
But... 5G wasn't invented until...
MAYOR McDOME
(winking)
Wasn't it? Or was it created long ago and only recently released to the public?
AGENT 1
Mayor, you're saying too much.
MAYOR McDOME
(to agents)
These boys deserve to know the truth. They've come this far.
The mayor turns back to Miles and Scott.
MAYOR McDOME
San Francisco has always been at the forefront of technology. The extra 42 feet of the dome houses the world's first and most powerful 5G transmitter, installed over a century ago. It's been broadcasting free Wi-Fi to the entire city since 1915.
SCOTT
But... the internet wasn't invented until the 1960s...
MAYOR McDOME
(smiling mysteriously)
Wasn't it? Think about it, boys. How else do you think San Francisco became such a tech hub?
The device pulses with blue light. Outside, they can hear the crowd getting more agitated.
MAYOR McDOME
Now, I need you boys to help me calm this situation. If people knew about our secret Wi-Fi, everyone would want it. We can only support so many connections!
MILES
So there's no alien conspiracy?
MAYOR McDOME
(laughing)
Aliens? Please! That's ridiculous! Although, between us, the technology might have been... inspired by unusual sources.
The agents clear their throats nervously.
MAYOR McDOME
(quickly)
But definitely not aliens! Now, will you help me calm down the crowd? I'll make it worth your while. How about exclusive photography rights to all City Hall events for a year?
SCOTT
(to Miles)
That would be huge for our business.
MILES
(suspicious)
I don't know...
The Ghost of Diane Feinstein appears, visible to everyone this time.
GHOST OF FEINSTEIN
The dome has provided for San Francisco for over a century. Its secrets must be protected.
MILES
(to ghost)
So it's really just... Wi-Fi?
GHOST OF FEINSTEIN
(mysteriously)
The dome provides what San Francisco needs. In 1915, it was hope. Today, it is connectivity. Tomorrow... who knows?
The ghost fades away.
SCOTT
(to Miles)
Dude, if we get exclusive photo rights, we could make thousands.
MILES
(sighing)
Fine. We'll help.
FADE TO COMMERCIAL
ACT FOUR
EXT. CITY HALL STEPS - NIGHT
The crowd has grown even larger and more agitated. Trevor stands on a makeshift stage, whipping everyone into a frenzy.
TREVOR
(shouting)
The dome truth cannot be silenced! What are they hiding? ALIEN TECHNOLOGY!
CROWD
(chanting)
ALIEN TECH! ALIEN TECH!
Miles, Scott, and Mayor McDome emerge from City Hall and approach the podium. The crowd quiets down.
MAYOR McDOME
(into microphone)
Citizens! I want to introduce two young photographers who have been investigating the dome. They have discovered the truth, and I've authorized them to share it with you.
The mayor steps aside, and Miles takes the microphone nervously.
MILES
(into microphone)
Um, hi everyone. We've just been inside the dome, and we found out why it's 42 feet taller than the Capitol dome.
The crowd leans forward in anticipation.
SCOTT
(into microphone)
It's... it's...
Suddenly, a bright beam of light shoots down from the dome, illuminating Trevor. He begins to float upward.
TREVOR
(terrified)
Oh shit! HELP! THEY'RE TAKING ME TO THEIR LEADER!
The crowd gasps as Trevor floats up toward the dome. Then, just as suddenly, the beam releases him, and he falls into a nearby tree, getting stuck in the branches.
MILES
(to Scott, whispering)
What the hell was that?
SCOTT
(shrugging)
I have no idea.
The Mayor quickly steps back to the microphone.
MAYOR McDOME
(nervously)
As you can see, we're having some technical difficulties with our... 5G system! Yes, that's it! The dome contains San Francisco's original 5G transmitter, installed in 1915!
CROWD MEMBER
But 5G wasn't invented until recently!
MAYOR McDOME
(confidently)
That's what they WANT you to think! San Francisco has had 5G for over a century! Why do you think we have so many tech companies? We're special!
The crowd murmurs, considering this.
GREG
(from crowd)
That explains why my dome energy photos look like Instagram filters! It's 5G radiation!
Greg holds up his camera triumphantly.
GREG
I've invented 5G photography! I call it "Five-Gography"!
MILES
(facepalming)
Oh God...
MAYOR McDOME
(enthusiastic)
Yes! San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve! And to celebrate our city's technological superiority, I'm announcing free Wi-Fi for everyone... within 50 feet of City Hall!
The crowd cheers. People immediately pull out their phones to test the Wi-Fi.
CROWD MEMBER
(amazed)
Holy crap! I'm getting 10 gigabits per second!
Trevor, still stuck in the tree, looks confused and betrayed.
TREVOR
(shouting)
No! Don't believe them! It's aliens! ALIENS!
No one is listening to him anymore. The crowd is too busy enjoying the super-fast Wi-Fi and taking selfies with the dome.
TREVOR
(desperate)
This isn't over! I know what I saw! The truth will come out!
The tree branch breaks, and Trevor falls toward Felix, who has just returned. Smoke and leaves explode. When it clears, Felix is gone again. Trevor sits in the dirt holding Felix's camera, which shows one perfect shot of the dome.
MILES
Where's Felix?!
SCOTT
He was just here! And Trevor fell out of the tree, but nobody really cares about that.
The Mayor approaches Miles and Scott.
MAYOR McDOME
(quietly)
Thank you, boys. Crisis averted. Here's your exclusive photography contract for all City Hall events. Oh, and... if you could delete those photos from inside the dome...
SCOTT
(hesitantly)
You're sure it's just 5G? Nothing... extraterrestrial?
MAYOR McDOME
(winking)
Of course it's just 5G! And remember, if anyone asks, that's all you saw.
The Mayor walks away, adjusting her tinfoil-lined hat.
MILES
(to Scott)
Dude, do you believe her?
SCOTT
I don't know what to believe anymore. But hey, we got the exclusive contract. That's what matters, right?
MILES
I guess... but something still feels off.
As they talk, neither notices the Ghost of Diane Feinstein floating above them, smiling mysteriously. She touches the dome, causing it to pulse with blue light momentarily.
EXT. CITY HALL - DAYS LATER
Life has returned to normal at City Hall. The conspiracy crowd has dispersed, replaced by the usual tourists and city workers. Miles and Scott are setting up for a wedding shoot on the steps.
SCOTT
This exclusive contract is amazing. We've booked every weekend for the next three months.
MILES
Yeah. I still wonder about that device in the dome though.
Felix arrives from behind the crowd, carrying equipment and a photo still loading on his camera screen.
FELIX
What happened?
SCOTT
He said he's working on a new video series.
Trevor approaches, wearing a suit and looking surprisingly professional. His "DOME TRUTH" merchandise is gone.
TREVOR
Good morning, colleagues! Beautiful day to photograph at historic City Hall, isn't it?
MILES
(suspicious)
What happened to your alien conspiracy?
TREVOR
(unnaturally calm)
Aliens? That's absurd. The dome simply houses San Francisco's original 5G transmitter, installed in 1915 to establish our technological superiority.
Miles and Scott exchange worried glances.
SCOTT
(concerned)
Trevor, are you feeling okay?
TREVOR
I've never felt better. I've also started eating kale. It's delicious and nutritious.
MILES
(disturbed)
Kale? Oh shit...
They watch as Trevor walks up the steps, stopping briefly to look up at the dome with a blank smile.
SCOTT
(whispering)
Remember what the maintenance guy said? About people coming back different?
MILES
(nodding slowly)
And they all started eating kale...
The dome above pulses briefly with blue light, unnoticed by the crowds below. From a window, the Ghost of Diane Feinstein and Mayor McDome watch the boys with matching mysterious smiles.
GHOST OF FEINSTEIN
Another successful... upgrade.
MAYOR McDOME
(nodding)
The dome provides.
FADE TO BLACK
TAG
INT. CITY HALL ROTUNDA - EVENING
Greg is leading a tour group, all wearing tinfoil hats.
GREG
(importantly)
And this concludes my "Five-Gography" tour of City Hall! Remember, my photo book "Dome Energy: The 5G Aesthetic" is available in the gift shop for just $49.99!
Miles watches in embarrassment as tourists eagerly buy Greg's books.
GREG
(to Miles)
I'm a pioneer, Miles! The first 5G fine art photographer! Next week I'm starting 6G photography!
MILES
(sighing)
Dad, 6G doesn't exist yet.
GREG
(winking)
That's what they WANT you to think!
As Greg walks away, a tiny antenna briefly extends from his tinfoil hat, blinking with a blue light similar to the dome's glow.
MILES
Oh shit...
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END CREDITS
DOME FACT: San Francisco City Hall's dome is gold-plated and modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome... OR IS IT?