Surprised by the temporal displacement evidenced by a newspaper account of Roosevelt's African expedition, Joe cautiously navigates interactions with familiar acquaintances, opting to conceal his foreknowledge of future events.

Despite his philanthropic gestures and public accolades, Joe's marriage to Elvina is marred by acrimony, exacerbated by financial mismanagement culminating in ruin following the stock market crash of 1929.

Joe's subsequent divorce from Elvina precipitates a cascade of personal and professional setbacks, compounded by the betrayal of his bank employees and impending legal repercussions.

As Joe grapples with the ramifications of his actions, he experiences a surreal temporal convergence, returning to March 6, 1933, confronted with the stark reality of his circumstances.

Fleeing from impending consequences, Joe implores Mary to abandon her current life for a shared escape, only to be apprehended by law enforcement.