From before Christmas to after New Year's Day in 2017, Martin had stayed in Atlanta on vacation, even entrusting Lily to fill out the Oscar ballots sent by the Academy on his behalf.
At the Cola Cult Headquarters, Martin handed a box to Robert.
"Isn't it another Oscar statuette inside?" asked Robert.
"It's David Fincher's Oscar for Best Director; I've borrowed it for now. I have to return it after this year's Oscar ceremony," Martin said.
Robert understood, "Don't worry, we have strong security here."
Martin nodded, "Get the ceremony done as soon as possible."
Robert carried the statuette upstairs to perform his Cola ritual.
"Let's go," Martin said, pulling Elena away.
With her hands tucked in her trench coat pockets, Elena asked, "Are you planning to compete for Best Director?"