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You're about to be letting on the most highly classified data America holds.

We have a device that can allow us to send one human being back in time.

Good omen. What's that?

It's a butterfly.

You know what I'm going to do after we do this, John?

What? I'm going to move down to Belize.

Yeah? Where's that?

I think it's a state down in Florida.

Hey, idiot.

Florida is a state. It doesn't have states in it.

1 ,300 hours.

Oh, come on. This

isn't brain surgery.

Theoretically, we should be able to land that baby in space A -16 in the parking

lot at Kennedy International.

Well, eventually, yes. But what bothers me now is that the time jump is accurate

to the nanosecond while the movement through space is still wildly

I know we're getting closer. The technology wants to tell us how to use

only we weren't so human.

Exactly. That's what I mean. Sheila?

Sheila, please, I'm down to the stick. Don't be such a baby.

Grape or orange?

Actually, I prefer lime.

I'll be right back.

None.

Hi. Hello.

That woman did not come from the secretarial board. No, Ballard got her

clearance on his own. He absolutely insisted on it.

What exactly does she do here?

We don't ask.

Maid service.

Come in.

If you want to leave a chocolate on the pillow, go right ahead.

I'm afraid I had something a little more exerting in mind.

Oh, yeah?

I need to do another stress test.

I'm fine.

I'm fine, right? I mean, you're not finding anything abnormal.

The definition of normal for you seems to be changing every day, Mr. Parker.

That's what's bugging me.

Every time I backstab, I live an extra seven days compared to everybody else,

right? Yes.

So, if I take, say, 15 back steps in a year... That seems a little bit drastic,

don't you think? Come on, it's a crazy world. Just go with me on this.

15 back steps.

That's three and a half months that I add to my year.

25 back steps adds almost six extra months.

I end up living a year and a half for every year you do. Or to look at it

another way, I celebrate a birthday every eight months.

That's an awful lot of hideous neckties.

On the other hand, if I'm traveling near light speed anyway... Then time would

be moving slower for you. And I'd, in fact, be getting younger.

What do you think?

I think that you should go with wishful thinking.

Hello?

Yeah, put him through. It's my son.

Ramsey let you give him this number?

They bounce him off some CIA satellite.

Jimmy, hi. Is everything okay?

This Saturday?

Well, I don't know. Visitation's not for another week, but maybe I can swing

something. Is it that important?

What?

Could you excuse me for a minute? This is... Oh.

Of course.

Thanks.

Jimmy.

Would you put Mommy on the phone, please?

Hello, Mommy.

Daddy.

You called Daddy?

Hi, Frank.

When were you going to tell me you were getting married, Pat?

I've been meaning to tell you, really. It's just that I didn't think you were

ready. I mean, the last thing I know, you're in that... That house?

Yeah. And now you're supposedly working for some top -secret government agency

where you can't even spend 20 minutes alone with your son without some

team watching over you.

You want to know what I do for a living?

Well, it might clear up a few little apprehensions about your mental health,

yes? You really want to know?

Yes.

Pat, trust me, you don't really want to know. In any case, it's not my sanity

that's in question here. You're the one who's getting married to a guy you've

known how long?

A few weeks. Two and a half years.

He's in Navy Intelligence. His name is Mike Flary.

Wait a second.

All of a sudden, my son gets a stepfather and I've never even met the

Of course you're going to meet him, Frank. I just don't think this is the

time. Obviously, Jimmy doesn't agree with you. He wanted to know if I was

to the wedding.

Pat? I don't think that'd be a good idea.

What? You don't think this guy can handle it?

He's not the one I'm worried about, Frank.

Okay, you can stop now.

Mr. Parker?

Mr. Parker?

Mr. Parker?

I don't like this. Your blood pressure's 155 over 92, and we're getting well

above normal readings for tachycardia and dyspnea.

So I'm a little short of breath. Big deal.

No, this indicates a degree of anxiety we haven't seen before.

Something you'd like to talk about, Frank?

No. Security mentioned something about a phone call.

What is this, junior high school?

Well, if there's anything we can do to help, let us know.

Here they come.

All right, delivery's been made and the diamonds are inside. Everyone know what

to do? Yeah.

Okay, then.

Let's move.

Hey,

hey, hey, Jimmy.

Now you know as best man, it's your duty to protect that ring. Don't worry,

Mike. I will.

Maybe you should let me hold on to that.

Okay, let's go get a hot dog.

Give me the key!

I said give me the key!

I don't have the keys.

Mender said you were down here.

What's up?

Ever heard of some joker named Mike Clary? Works for NI?

You doing a background check on Mike Clary?

He's marrying Pat.

I want to know what she's getting into.

Well, hell, you might as well just open up Time magazine, man. The guy's a hero.

He rescued two downed pilots in Angola pretty much single -handedly.

Yeah, well, I guess I must have been out of the time zone.

Frank, if you're looking for dirt on Mike Clary, you're not going to find

He's one of the good guys. We were the good guys too, Donovan. Didn't mean we

knew how to make a marriage work.

So what are you saying, man?

Huh? You want Patricia back?

I'm not saying that.

Hey, Parker.

You gotta be crazier than even I thought if you think I'm gonna requisition you

a jet.

Thomas authorized it, Nathan.

What, did we suddenly change our name to Project Santa Claus?

What the hell do you need to go to D .C. for anyway?

His wife's getting married.

Oh, is that right?

Mm -hmm.

To Mike Clary.

The Mike Clary? Oh, yeah. Wow.

Silver Star Mike Clary?

Mm -hmm.

She's moving up, Frank.

Look, I hope this isn't a bad time, but I really think we need to talk.

Come on in.

Dad! I'm Nathan Ramsey, ma 'am. I'm security for Frank here. These are for

It's an R -series surveillance creeper. Wide as a cat, you can spy on just about

anything. It's not available in stores unless you shop at the CIA.

That sure is something.

Frank Parker.

Mike Clary.

I wasn't sure you were going to be here.

Mike's here almost all the time.

Oh, really?

Patricia's told me a lot about you. I'll bet.

Uh, Nathan Ramsey, sir. And I've got to tell you, it is a genuine honor to shake

the hand of a patriot such as yourself.

I mean, what you did in Angola, that was a beautiful thing.

Wow, just crazy luck I got those guys out of there. Crazy and lucky is what

keeps this country one step ahead of the game, right?

So,

you're a master chef, too?

Oh, no, no, not me. I just, well, like to help out once in a while.

Relaxes me.

Show me how it works.

Sure.

Excuse us.

You know, Mike, I've read about every agency.

Well,

this is really neat. That's great, isn't it? Look at that, the camera, that

little solar panel, two batteries.

It's a camera, and it's infrared night TV. Honey, can I talk to Daddy alone for

a minute?

Okay. Thank you.

What are you doing?

Just looking out for you and Jimmy. We can take care of ourselves.

Then why are you worried the same thing's going to happen with this Mike

that happened with us?

I know. The guy's apple pie. He grew up in Mayberry, but he's Navy intelligence,

Pat, just like I was.

All those long stretches, he'll be gone. You don't hear anything for months,

remember? It's not going to be like that, Frank.

Don't kid yourself.

He asked for a transfer.

He's taking a death job at the Pentagon.

He wants to be here with us.

He's not like you, Frank.

He doesn't need that rush like you do.

Hey, I don't need... Listen, Frank.

I'm in love with him.

And I really want this.

And Jimmy needs to know it's okay with you, so please don't ruin this for us.

So everything all right?

Yeah.

Well, um, somebody wants to ask you something.

What is it, sport?

When I come to the wedding, I'm going to be the best one.

That's the best man.

You know what?

I'd really like to come to the wedding, but I got this special job I gotta do,

and I can't wait.

I'm sorry.

The investigation continues into last week's bombing disaster in Washington.

Although no evidence of terrorism has been uncovered, Premier Yetsu Lee of

Korea... Day one, Washington, D .C.

A tanker truck blows up outside the North Korean embassy on Embassy Row,

the North Korean ambassador, other diplomats, and many civilians.

On day two, North Korean Premier Ye Tzu -li accuses South Korean terrorists of

responsibility for the blast.

The next day, preliminary FBI report confirms that the explosion was caused

bone -stupid robbery attempt.

And then Tzu -li sends troops across the 38th parallel, invading South Korea.

24 hours later, the U .N. demands unequivocally that North Korea withdraw.

And our friend, the ever -paranoid Sue Lee Butthead, responds by overrunning

more South Korean towns.

It's day seven, people, and we stand on the brink of a new Korean war.

I take it a back step has been authorized. Indeed. We have just hours

back and prevent the robbery attempt that triggered all this.

Mr. Talmage, may I suggest it be Captain Donovan that makes this trip?

What's wrong with Parker?

He's presently showing extremely high levels of anxiety.

He's agitated and distracted.

In my opinion, he may not be capable of undertaking a mission of this importance

at this time.

I'm quite capable, thank you very much, Miss Vukovic.

Mr. Parker, our tests show... I'm fine. Never better.

When you guys are ready to backstab, you know where to find me.

He should not make this backstab.

With due respect to Captain Donovan, sending him on a mission of this

his first time could be a mistake.

Is Parker physically fit?

Sir, the point is... Dr. Bogovich, I asked if he's physically fit.

Yes.

Brief him and get him to pre -flight. He travels in one hour.

Mr. Parker, wait.

I heard about your ex -wife.

When's the wedding?

Tomorrow.

You know, taking a back step is not the way to handle what's been bothering you.

Unless you're planning some mischief.

Are you planning some mischief? I don't know what the hell I'm planning.

Isaac, tell me something.

How long have you been married?

Fifty -four very happy years.

Of course, my first marriage, that's a different story.

That lasted three.

What happened?

Well, I saw this girl on the boardwalk. She had the tiniest ankles I've ever

seen.

Not a good basis for long -term relationships.

Let it go, Frank.

Time to move on.

I know you're right.

But... We go now.

Yes, sir.

these things, even though I know you won't listen. You're in no condition to

this right now. You're distracted. You're emotionally volatile.

This is precisely the kind of situation Donovan's been training for.

Have you heard any of what I just said?

Absolutely.

But you're going anyway.

Parker, we think we're closer to getting the navigational system perfected. You

should be able to land in our secured hangar at the NASA's airport, just

of Washington.

You're actually expecting me to land inside the hangar?

Absolutely. Well, with a 12 to 15 percent margin of error, Matt.

Of course, you will have to fly the needles correctly.

Great. Bang.

Thanks, Ballard.

All

secure.

Good luck, sir.

Anti -autolation phase -canceling system on.

Phase -canceling on.

Reactor to 100 percent.

Minus five.

Four. Three.

Two. One.

Engage.

Tuesday, November 3rd. Well, at least we got that right. Okay, it's seven days

ago. I'm in D .C. There's going to be a massive explosion in the 1500 block of

Embassy Row within the hour.

I'm on my way there.

I'll get right on it.

Oh, is Ballot there? Uh -huh.

Yeah, I'm here.

When things quiet down, you and I have to get together.

There's still some bugs in the navigational system.

Hey, what the heck is that thing?

Publicity stunt for a movie.

So, what did you think? That was spectacular.

You should see the effects in the movie.

What's it called?

Mars needs a tax break. Excuse me.

They're out of here. Everyone knows what to do.

Let's move.

Hey, hey, hey, Jimmy.

Now you know that best man, it's your duty to protect that ring.

Don't worry, Mike.

I will.

Honey, maybe you should let me hold on to that.

Isn't that your ex -husband? Oh, God.

It's a robbery.

Stay here.

You are one dumbass criminal.

Drop the gun!

NSA Special Task Force. Called you in.

Long story.

How's he doing? Is he going to be all right?

Not now, fellas. I need some time alone with my family.

Mrs. Parker, I am so sorry for your loss.

Have we met?

We're Mr.

Parker's colleagues.

In national news, more tragedy tonight as Washington mourns the violent death

Navy hero Michael Clary.

Clary died trying to stop a robbery in the city's downtown Diamond District.

Born in Lima, Ohio, Clary was the youngest graduate of his 1989 Annapolis

Academy class. He didn't look both ways. You're supposed to look both ways.

What did you say? He didn't look both ways. You're supposed to look both ways.

Hey, why don't we go upstairs so we can take that nap now?

How's Jimmy?

He won't eat anything.

Rosemary took him to his room. Maybe he'll sleep.

Mom made an appointment for him to see a psychiatrist.

I don't know. He's just been so quiet lately.

He doesn't deserve this.

Neither do you.

When I try to think what I could have done, maybe something different.

You saved a lot of people, Frank.

Who knows what would have happened if that bomb had gone off.

It's just that everything was going so right.

You know?

Because it's so right.

Oh, God, I forgot to cancel the wedding flowers.

Call her.

I'm sorry to disturb you, Mrs. Parker, but we have to take Frank back now.

He's gone.

Where are you going? Well, take whatever you're holding.

Is that right?

You can give it up easy, or we can take it from your heart. Your choice.

Gee, I don't know, fellas. Those both sound mighty appealing.

Come on!

That's all you got, huh?

Come on, want some more?

Tell that thing, Cowboy. Come on.

What class you're trying to defend, Frank?

All of them.

Let's go home.

Get your hands off of me.

Goons.

Stop or they will shoot.

Tell me this is some sort of misguided prank, Parker.

Can't do that, sir.

Then what the hell do you think you're doing?

Going back.

Son, without NSA authorization, you are not going to the john.

Escort this man back to his quarter.

Yes, sir. I want a 24 -hour lockdown.

The morning I'll decide if any measures are to be taken.

Let me save you the trouble, sir.

I quit the program.

What? You heard me.

I want out.

You know what you're saying?

Send me back to Hanson Island.

It's where I belong.

Look, everyone realizes the position your last mission has put you in.

Frankly, it was lousy luck.

I'm sure you did all you could.

I saw Clary coming up behind me. I had the chance to do something, and I

hesitated.

Could have saved the guy's life. I know I could have.

There's something in me. Just... Let him die.

Get him out of here.

Parker's out.

I don't see any way around this.

Well, I hate to say I told you so.

This project's way too important to have some arrogant hothead on the team.

Oh, so does that mean you're resigning, too?

Good one, Ironside.

Solomon, I know you've been training hard for this.

You are officially our new chrononaut.

So, we move on.

Does everyone here understand what Pop is going through right now? That's not

the point, Isaac.

He admits he executed bad judgment, which resulted in the loss of a life.

We can't afford to have him continue to jeopardize the program. And I say that

man is the program as much as any one of us.

His courage has allowed us to take leaps and achieve things that might not have

been possible in either of our lifetimes.

You know, I have to say, I'm not sure any of our other candidates would have

survived the first run.

When the sphere's damaged, we repair it. I say we can do no less, Mr. Parker.

I admit he's been an asset, but he's not indispensable.

No one here is.

You really mean that?

We go back a long time, Isaac. You know better than to test me.

Indeed I do.

Unless Parker goes back, I quit.

Resignation accepted.

Anyone else?

For one thing, Parker's photographic memory has been invaluable to us in the

past.

I'm not convinced that he is replaceable.

Are you saying you're prepared to stake your career in this country on that?

I'm saying that I'm not sure I will have a career without him.

I think the guy deserves a second shot, whatever it takes.

I mean, we can't do that.

I'm not going to kid anybody.

This project's my life.

It's my dream.

We lose Parker now, I don't know how long that's going to set us back.

So, maybe it would be best for me to apply myself elsewhere.

You'd actually consider leaving the project?

I hear they're hiring at McDonald's.

Oh, God, I think I'm going to cry.

Knock it off, Nate.

Hang tough, sir. You know you're doing the right thing.

I thought you should know decisions of some

considerable gravity have just been made concerning you.

Yeah.

Suit up.

What?

actor to 60%. God help him. You'll need all the help you can get.

Four, three, two, one.

Again.

There's going to be a massive explosion in the 1500 block of Embassy Road within

the hour.

I'm on my way there.

We're on it. Oh, and Ballard?

Yes?

We need to do well.

Hey!

What the heck is that thing?

Publicity for moving.

What's it called?

Mars needs a tax break, too.

My truck!

Okay, then.

Let's move.

Hey, hey, hey, Jimmy.

Now, you know his best man.

It's your duty to protect that ring.

Don't worry, Mike. I will.

Honey, maybe you should let me hold on to that.

It's a robbery.

Stay here.

Mike!

What?

Hey, Mike!

Sorry, I was such a jerk last week.

What?

You have no idea the problems you've caused me.

Thank you. You look great.

We came.

You always were a beautiful bride, Pat.

Thank you.

Congratulations, Mike.

Thanks for being here.

It means a lot.

I couldn't party yet.

Sure, you bet.

Show me the way, champ.