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What if you knew, beyond a doubt, what was going to happen tomorrow?

Sure, I know it's crazy. But, what if you did?

Whether you'd be rich or poor; a hero or a loser; lucky in love, unlucky in life. What would you do?

What if, by some magic, you found the power to really change things?

People, events, maybe even your life? Would you even know where to start?

Maybe you *can't* know. Until it happens.

Marcia. Marcia, it's me.

Hon. Hon? Happy Anniversary!

Head's up!

Good morning. It's Monday in Chicago, and here's what's in the news today.

The White House announced it will *not* attend trade talks with Japan.

The President called his decision final, and reaction...

Marcia.

Marcia?

Hey! Happy Anniversary, or whatever one says. Cruller?

So, no news, huh?

Nope. I called her a dozen times, all I got was the machine.

Well, that's an improvement. Last week she was hangin' up on you.

Um-hmm. Just hope she's all right, that's all.

She's a lawyer, Gary. Of course she's all right.

I don't know. Maybe I ought to stop by and see her or somethin'.

Yeah. Maybe this time she'll toss you a lamp.

Don't you have anything nice to say?

The Cubs look good this year.

The Cubs stink. And I hate crullers.

So do I. Look, Gar. I'm your best friend. How do I put this delicately?

You think it's over.

Fenito. Kaput. Dead as a doornail. She threw you out, you're living in a hotel. Doesn't that tell you something?

My towels are free.

What's this?

Looks like a cat on a newspaper.

Shoo. Go on. Go on.

Since when do they have cats in hotel rooms?

I didn't order this paper.

Maybe its to keep away the rats. Oh, no. I hate rats.

That's funny.

Rats?

No, this headline. It's wrong. I just heard on the radio...

Hey. Come on. We're late for work. We gotta get a move on it.

Pritchard's on the war-path again. If we don't start generating profits, we're not gonna have a job tomorrow.

Marcia?

Good morning. This is your wake-up call. Have a nice Monday.

You know what? You're hopeless. I'll see you at the office. And try to come in before lunch.

Yeah.

Why do some guys have all the luck?

This is gonna be one hell of a Monday.

Well, well. Aren't we dapper today? Did you buy that jacket pre-wrinkled?

Sherman, don't ask.

Here you go - the usual.

No, I already read it.

Oh, buyin' from the competition, huh?

I didn't buy it.

Well, I'm feelin' better already.

There - an actual smile.

You know, kid, you gotta take better care of yourself. Try eatin' somethin' other than gum.

No, that's ok. It's on me.

Thanks, Sherman.

Hey, kid!

Yeah.

Who do you like? The Bulls or the Magic?

The Bulls took it by ten last night.

Where did you hear that?

I read it in the paper.

Wha?

Strauss and Associates, can you hold please? Thank you. Good morning, Gary.

How do you always know its me?

That's easy. Got a nose for gabardine.

Did you get the dog?

Nope - it fell through. I'm back on the waiting list.

Sorry

Don't be. I hate "sorry." 'Course I could always get lucky, win 15K and buy myself a pooch.

Good luck.

Hobson.

Same to you. Strauss and Associates, can you hold please?

Lets see, almost 10 o'clock. Thinking of doing some trading today?

That's right, Mr Pritchard.

Tell you what. While you're at it, try making a profit. Or would that be breaking your string?

Ha, ha, ha, ha. That was a good one.

Can it.

I hate that guy. I hate this tie.

Well, you're gonna like this. I got a hot tip with a capital "H."

From where?

The men's room. This one can't miss.

That's what you said the last time.

Trust me.

Aw, man! What happened? Why me?

I think you just lost your shirt.

Yeah.I never learn,do I?I gotta find myself a new men's room before I lose the rest of my sleeves.

Hey Chuck.What's the point of all this?

What?

This - what we do - what's the point of this?

What do you think? We're here for our health?

The point is to make money,accrue power,wipe the other guy out.

Things very near and dear to my heart.

Well,I thought the point was to,ah,make a living,get married,

have kids, the "American Dream"

Where you been? That was in the fifties.

You know how I got started in this business? 'Cause Marcia wanted to go to law school.

Wow, look at winter wheat. It's really movin'.

Don't touch it. It went up 30 yesterday, it's gonna drop.

Gar, wake up. Yesterday was Sunday, the market was closed.

I read the paper.

What paper?

This morning - the headline. It said, "Winter Wheat jumps +30"

Nah

Nah

Where?

There. They cleaned the room. They cleaned the room.

Wait! Hold it! Hey, stop! No! Stop! Stop that truck!

Hey, stop! Hey! Stop! Hold it!

Why? I don't believe this.

I don't believe this.

Neither do I.

Something like this comes along once in a lifetime, and you lose it.

What?

I'm gonna kill myself.

What are you, what, what are you talking about here, a newspaper that tells the future?

Shhhh.. Look. You saw the numbers, right? We rallied at 30. Not 29, not 31, but 30.

Just like you read. Now how do, how do you explain that?

Coincidence.

Coincidence? Did you read the sports pages?

Yeah, kinda.

UCLA vs. Kentucky

UCLA, 95 - 85.

World cup soccer. Brazil and Italy.

Brazil, 3 - 2.

Yes! You've been reading the soccer scores.

Alright, well tell me this. Where does it come from?

The newspaper fairy. Who knows? The point is it's gone. Unless it comes back again.

You know, this is crazy. I'm gonna go call Marcia.

You know, that's just like you. Heaven passes right under your nose, and you don't even blink.

Well, maybe she'll talk to me.

Gary Hobson?

Huh? Yeah.

Process server.

Huh?

Have a nice divorce.

Sorry, buddy.

Hey, mister. Can you spare some change?

Thanks, mister. You're a nice man.

Yeah, well, what do I do now?

Anything can happen.

Good morning. It's Tuesday in Chicago, and here's what's happening....

Anything can happen.

Hey! What happened to you?

Sherman.

Get mugged by an iron? Sleep at the cleaners? And a smile! Like the cat who ate the canary.

So, we're makin' some changes, huh?

You might say that.

Well, nice to see you back on your feet again. Paper?

Nope. Saw that one already.

You're gonna put me out of a job.

You'll live.

Yeah, I suppose so.

Thanks, Sherman.

Hey, kid. What is it? That canary you ate.

Don't know exactly yet. But I'm gonna find out.

The weather today in Chicago is going to be beautiful...

Hey, don't believe it. You're gonna need an umbrella.

Zero chance of rain....

And now...

Hey, man. How ya doin'?

Busy.

Listen, it if means anything, I'm really sorry about everything that's been goin' on for you,

ya know, with Marcia and everything..... It came?

It came.

Yes! Yes, yes, yes! There *is* a God! Ok, so tell me, what'd we buy?

We?

You. Just tell me, what'd you buy?

Tell me, too. I love a secret.

Just buying and selling.

Based on what information?

I'll handle this. Based on... Based on.... You handle this.

Instinct.

Instinct.

Instinct. That's almost funny. Cancel those trades.

Who me?

Yeah, you. If you wanna keep your job.

Go ahead. Do as the man says.

And speaking of future employment, Hobson, perhaps its time we discussed yours.

And that is?

Not rosy.I need sharks.Sharks make profits.Sharks succeed. You don't.

Am I making myself understood?

Ah, Mr Pritchard, I'm afraid there's some bad news. Those trades went through.

How much did we lose?

Nothing, actually. They, they all went up... six and a quarter, five and an eighth, and, ah, eight and a quarter.

Eight and a quarter.

Well. Well done. How big were we in?

One share each.

What'd you say?

You heard me. One share each.

Assure me you're joking.

No joke.

Look, I don't need this. I'll have your job, buddy.

Well, you got it. Keep it in a safe place.

You're quitting?

I guess I just don't like wearing a tie.

Marissa, you busy this afternoon?

Booked solid. What you got in mind?

How 'bout lunch. On me.